Before Ali and Lizzie left the UK, they were interviewed by Radio Surrey about their plans (early blog). Now, Radio Surrey wanted an update.
James Cannon was hoping to talk with Ali on 29th April, but couldn't get a signal to the Namib Desert. This meant that everyone who knew about the upcoming interview, and was waiting for it, was "treated" to many traffic updates in Surrey, some survey findings about the sexiest accents (Surrey women, apparently...), lots of birdsong, and - more emotionally draining for Ali's Dad - repeated visits to the story of Aldershot Football Club following their relegation from the League to the Conference. Torture if you have supported the club since you were 12 years old!!
And no Ali-interview to mitigate the pain.
However, later yesterday, James managed to record an interview which was played today. James sent Ali's Mum an email to let her know that he would play the interview at 0725 today, so we were all alert again.. and were well rewarded!
CLICK here to hear the interview
(For the non-iPlayer listeners, click on Listen Now, then click/slide forward on the time-bar)
1.17.03 to hear the first trailer with Ali talking about cycling through treacle;
1.21.02 to hear Ali's Mum's email being read out, and
1.25.00 : the moment you have all been waiting for!
Thanks James Cannon and thanks Ali. Great moment.
James Cannon was hoping to talk with Ali on 29th April, but couldn't get a signal to the Namib Desert. This meant that everyone who knew about the upcoming interview, and was waiting for it, was "treated" to many traffic updates in Surrey, some survey findings about the sexiest accents (Surrey women, apparently...), lots of birdsong, and - more emotionally draining for Ali's Dad - repeated visits to the story of Aldershot Football Club following their relegation from the League to the Conference. Torture if you have supported the club since you were 12 years old!!
And no Ali-interview to mitigate the pain.
However, later yesterday, James managed to record an interview which was played today. James sent Ali's Mum an email to let her know that he would play the interview at 0725 today, so we were all alert again.. and were well rewarded!
CLICK here to hear the interview
(For the non-iPlayer listeners, click on Listen Now, then click/slide forward on the time-bar)
1.17.03 to hear the first trailer with Ali talking about cycling through treacle;
1.21.02 to hear Ali's Mum's email being read out, and
1.25.00 : the moment you have all been waiting for!
Thanks James Cannon and thanks Ali. Great moment.
Great to hear your voice again Ali. A great interview and fabulous plug for ColaLife. Only one more national boundary to cross. You've both done amazingly well.
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