Up early? I prefer to take heed to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, opinionated present, with friends speaking concerning the information. It’s amusing, witty… and I’ve been a visitor, so clearly extremely smart.
What’s subsequent? We’ll take the canine for a stroll. She’s referred to as Charlie and she or he’s a really uncommon breed – a black poodle-poodle. She does her personal stuff, chasing this, chasing that.
Breakfast? Possibly a little bit of fruit, then I’ll take a look at the papers. If I’ve acquired strains to study, I’ll do this. At 12.30, we stroll to the pub for a pint of Butcombe. Then we stroll again, have a brunchy lunch, scrambled eggs and toast.
Go to to the tip? We would go to the tip, you’re proper. It’s unbelievable, however they’re fairly bossy: don’t park there, reverse right here. Generally I’m recognised. I’m very chatty on the tip.
Afternoon actions? We’ll watch a little bit of racing. I don’t gamble until I truly go to the races, so I’ll simply do an imaginary wager – and I’ll usually win.
You realize your horses? I do know rather a lot. It’s concerning the going, whether or not it’s comfortable, how lengthy the race is, what the trainers say. Then something can occur and you will get fortunate or haven’t any luck in any respect.
What’s for dinner? My attractive spouse will normally do a roast hen. I’ll do jacket potatoes, even with a roast dinner, as a result of it’s more healthy. Then she’ll settle into Name the Midwife and I’ll learn. If I’m on telly, I’ll exit of my approach to keep away from it. Why hassle? I do know what’s going to occur.
Last item earlier than mattress? My spouse makes me a cup of Sleepytime tea. Generally I believe she offers it to me to make me shut up. If I’m studying strains, then I’ll take a look… I used to be informed when you put the script underneath your pillow, you’ll be word-perfect within the morning. It really works brilliantly.
Speaking Bollocks, Nigel Haver’s first ever stay present, excursions from 15 March
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