Lyn and I got back from the ITV studios a short while ago. It’s not on there yet, but when it is, today’s episode of the alan Titchmarsh show will be available here. It has been an extraordinary day, beginning early with a taxi ride; then there was the madness of the studio – long periods of waiting followed by bursts of frantic activity. Such places are truly mad when you think about it, running according to deadlines on a constant basis. I loved it!

I got to sit in the studio audience until the segment Lyn was in was over. She was there on behalf of the Paraorchestra, with fellow member charlotte. They did a fine job talking about music and music technology. Before their bit, however, they had a segment about Bond’s suits and drinks, so I was in seventh heaven. What an amazing, incredible coincidence – for a moment I wondered whether Lyn had actually organised it somehow, to give me a treat! Anyway, we got home tired and hungry, but I think neither of us can wait for more days like today. Nor can we wait to see the actual programme, but for now I can send you here to the Paraorchestra documentary, finally online. I must add, too, that the orchestra is now looking for new members, so if you are an experienced musician with a disability age sixteen or above, or you know such a person, please go here.