We [the IMC-Sheffield radio crew] did our second programme on Sheffield Live! last night [Tuesday].
Very enjoyable again, but mighty shambolic for the first ten minutes or so.
Good content though, including a live interview with Deacon Dave who was part of a Christian Peacekeepers mission to Iraq during the recent war. Now I don’t hold with religion [being an anarchist and all that], but I can’t help but like Dave. He plays with the Sheffield Samba Band which is a definite point in his favour and he shaved his bright blue mohican off for his trip to Iraq. How can you not like a peacenik vicar with a blue mohican? [And did I mention brave—anyone who goes into a situation like that, whatever their motivations has got to be worthy of respect.] So another addition to my [short] list of religious professionals that are worth the time of day.
Earlier in the day I had the pleasure of a doing a great interview with Helen and Nick [also IMC-Sheffield bods] about their trip to Evian for the G8. Not only was the content of the interview good, but we did the interview al fresco in a secluded green spot only 50 metres from a major road in hot sunshine [with sun protection I might add]. You can even hear birds singing in the background of the recording. Lovely experience.
We should be able to get a downloadable recording out a little earlier this week. Stay tuned.
posted by pault at 17:48, 16 July 2003 | community , imc , politics , sheffield