Went to Coronet Cinema in Notting Hill Gate to watch a series of films for which I did the voice over. The films are early BBC recordings of the first pioneering Caribbeans to come to england in 50's. Absoltuely facinating. It shall be touring the country next year.   more »

The first thing I said to The Book Trust who administrate the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for fiction which they wanted me to judge, was No. I found some excuse about being on tour. But the truth is this: in my head it rang out “you didn’t go to university you friggin fraud”.   more »