We're on Something Special,

which I call pretty damned exciting. Well, I say "we" - I mean Nell (see pic), though her father and I also appear, grinning so dementedly at all times  that we look like we've been mainlining cocaine for days in preparation. The episode is called Funfair - the new series of the programme is out and about on location, rather than studio-based - and will be broadcast next month. I'll update this when I have the actual transmission date.

UPDATE: It's January 17th at I think 9am and 12 noon, but do double-check.

Some random observations: a) everyone involved in making the programme is practically a saint; b) Justin Fletcher is the world's kindest man, even when mobbed by children every thirty seconds while trying to work; c) Nell is the youngest child ever to have taken part in the programme, which makes me feel all proud (also, every time I watch our preview DVD, I cry. I haven't cried as much since that ad for Yellow Pages where the ancient old gardener thinks he's about to be sacked but instead gets a new ride-on lawnmower).