I almost made quite a screw up yesterday, and it was only through a bit of luck that everything turned out all right. I thought that School’s screening of The Jungle Book, which I was supposed to introduce, was today; it was only when I saw the posters on the door of the cafe that I realised it was yesterday afternoon. Luckily, everything was already in place, as we had tapped my opening speech into my Ipad last week. All I had to do was roll up and deliver the speech.

It went without a hitch. I had kept my talk pretty basic and to the point, which, looking at the average age of the audience last night, I think was aa good decision. The hall where the screening took place was rather full, and it was a good thing that we used a microphone to ensure I was heard. I think what I had to say was well received, and I got a good firm round of applause after I finished. I didn’t stay for the screening as I had dinner to attend to, but I hope it went well. The first part of my involvement with Charlton And Woolwich Free Film Festival 2017 is now done; now I have Thursday’s Londoners screening to look forward to.