Archive for October, 2010


T3 Win!

T3 Awards 2010I almost spat out my wine when I heard my name called out as Gadget Personality of the year on Monday night at the T3 2010 Awards evening.  The Gadget Show gang were in force as we enjoyed the evening (Jon Bentley was reading the latest edition of Tech Radar at the table, but I think he was having fun!) The rest were taunting me about my nomination. Of course I had been informed of the huge honour but the competition was fierce, talented and hugely respected, so I had written off any idea of winning. I thought I had no chance and was just thrilled to have been considered.

As my name was called, the feeling of sheer panic soared through me: I’ve never won anything before and still felt that perhaps it was an error, surely it should have been Stephen Fry or Jason Chen, for his ‘iphone4gate’ ? For me, the public vote had made the difference because the judges had a split decision. So this award, yes I know it’s my first, but the fact that it comes from the readers makes it very special indeed. So a huge jolly thank you to T3 and all who voted: you made not only my night but probably my year!

‘Ask Rhod Gilbert’

I love Rhod, so to be asked to be a guest on his new BBC1 panel show was a joy. But often this type of show can be tricky when you’re flanked by such funny guys. The excellent @carolvorders was also joining the banter as the Authenticator, and we had a fabulous day, and night. The fellas’ were fabulous company and the show is on BBC iPlayer if you missed it.

‘How To Take Stunning Pictures’

How to take stunning picturesI am thrilled to say that the Channel 5 Masterclass in snapping has been a hit. The feedback has been good and I’m really hopeful that a second series might be commissioned where we’ll be able to dive into more detail, now that the basics have been covered. It was a lot of fun to film and the experts were all first class.

How to Take Stunning Pictures : on five.tv

This Morning

I will be fronting a photographic strand on ITV’s This Morning over the next few weeks, so get snapping and send in your pics! Details will be aired from week commencing October 18th.

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