According to Denise:

“The Radio 2 interview was an approx. 3 minute telephone call from Grovenor House Art and Antique Fair. Richard commented on mega rich, beautiful people surrounding him who seemed to emit a Midas ‘glow’. He also said that the charity (Kids) would benefit by around £200,OOO.

Also mentioned current work projects. Seemed to emit a glow himself, though he declared prices of pieces were beyond his wallet. He seemed jaw-droppingly impressed that post-natal Liz Hurley was looking stunning – a fact confirmed by photos in papers today. Liz Hurley is one of the patrons of the charity.”

Denise also informs me that she’ll do a full transcript of the conversation and send it to me for the Temple site.

Sue adds:

The announcer first thanked him for coming onto to the phone to do the short interview. Richard said he wasn’t sure at first he was going to be there tonight, but was given four days off.

The announcer asked him what he was working on and Richard told him. Then he asked about the evening’s event and who had he seen. Richard mentioned Elizabeth Hurley was there and how fabulous she looked after having given birth only 2 plus months ago, then he mentioned a couple other people and said that were many mega rich in attendance from Europe, etc here to buy. That all the rich toffs were in attendance to purchase some of these great items.

They talked about the antiques and their prices. The announcer asked if he had seen anything he fancied and Richard said yes but doubt he could afford any. The announcer said but you’re a toff, you were in Gosford Park! Richard replied yes, a servant to the rich. Then they talked about the evening. Elizabeth ran an auction of some items and that there was a casino to fleece the mega rich.

The announcer asked about the KIDS organisation and Richard stated that both he and Elizabeth were patrons and then explained the KIDS organization, how it helps not just the disabled member, but the support it provides to the family as well and why it is an important organization etc.

Then the fellow thanked Richard and Richard reciprocated likewise. He sounded great! Very relaxed, nice little phone interview. And he went off to enjoy his evening!”

Rosemary reports that there is another episode in the Secret History series next week on Channel 4, according to the Radio Times. The last one – Secret History: Comet Cover Up – was shown last Thursday night at 9.00 PM and had Richard doing the voiceover for it. Of course, it doesn’t say if Richard is narrating this one, but perhaps we’d better get a tape running just in case!

And finally, Denise informs me (for UK fans) that HMV are selling the ‘Withnail and I’ DVD for £8.99 in their clearout sale. YAY!

Mucho thanks are extended to Denise, Sue and Rosemary for the reports.