Excellent show as always. Video, 00:00:36Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. I hope you have a complete recovery and a speedy one too. It's like one of those films when things gradually become clearer and clearer until it all eventually makes sense. Been focusing a bit on the negative recently. His main source of income is from being an actor, comedian, television, stand-up comedian, and radio personality. However, if they ask you to come back once more and give you a chance to redeem yourself, I have two words that might be of help to you and all of my fellow blokes out there: WHEAT GERM!Eddie, LOAD UP on wheat germ before you go back to the hospital and you'll be well equipped to break the record for the fastest time ever! Eddie,Sorry to hear about your illness, get better soon & give my love to your family. Silimanjaro. look after yourself! We will just finish the six months and then subject to the normal checks- you are free to go. She credits her role in 1989'sGideon Oliver for "training" her for a three-year contract on All My Children, as well as for the lead role on the Fox series 413 Hope Street. Eddie, your diary is great. Nenita Clapham from New SouthgateHi Eddie,The show is never the same without you.I always listen to your show. MargotHi Eddie,I'm one of your silent listeners. Mum needs to go back to St Lucia which is gutting for me and my wife. George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement showed Black people that TV commissioners did understand the importance of diversity. Nestor, 56, had been talking about doing a podcast for about ten years and being at home a lot more, along with the rest of the nation, presented an ideal opportunity to finally bring the idea to fruition. My day got even better when you got drive time on BBC after putting the groundwork in in the early hours but if truth be known, great as I think Vanessa is you should have been 'THE MAN' to oust Jon Gaunt. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an increase in Black online talk shows led by prominent figures within entertainment, media and business. As an actor Eddie made his name in series like Casualty and the Real McCoy. By the way, in Kath's words, "How did you get her?!" It's not easy when you're put on the spot and challenged like that. Help us build our profile of Eddie Nestor! Data released by the Creative Diversity Network (CDN) in October revealed the stark ethnic disparity in the UK television industry. Women have a way of doing that. Thanks for taking the time to update your wwider radio family. A great big BIGUP to you and the lovely Kath. Eddie I love your show and listen to it whenever I can. If not for yourself, then for her and the rest of us you have to pull through. The character of Lisa McDowell was a central figure in Eddie Murphy's'80s cult classic,Coming to America. Despite its boom in popularity, Clubhouse has a number of security issues relating to how users data is shared. We cant have you kicking the bucket at 30 can we :), karen from blackpoolmy son had hodgkins just like u unfortuanetely for him he had to have three years chemo the tumours kept returning ,then it was radiotheraphy and still the tumours returned he has had a bonemarrow transplant that was in january and now he is doing really well and is back at school part-time its been hard on him but i do believe it has made him a strong person he intends o enjoy what life and if u stay strong and keep busy you will be just fine hope u get better quicker than my son all the best eddie my thoughts and my prayers are with u i will keep your picture and ask in prayer to keep u strong good look with your show x, Shirley BerridgeIt has a lot to do with attitude Eddie and yours is spot on! Don't worry about the showyou ARE the show!You only have to open your mouth and we're all happy!! Lisa has trained all her life and sees this as an ideal way to get back into shape after having her second child. I was asking a lot of questions on my social media pages and many were engaged in discussing and debating the topics I posed, she told HuffPost UK. The first numbers concern my mum who has helped bring my weight back up to 12st after watching it fall to 11st 3lb in the days immediately after coming out of hospital. What do you mean you have changed the show? Covering Cameroon However, if they ask you to come back once more and give you a chance to redeem yourself, I have two words that might be of help to you and all of my fellow blokes out there: WHEAT GERM!Eddie, LOAD UP on wheat germ before you go back to the hospital and you'll be well equipped to break the record for the fastest time ever! Then I read it and you mention the text I sent you. We have found a way to bypass the middleman and communicate with the people with no edit and no filter. Thank you Lisa Nestor. Eddie.Market research? I love your drivetime show. Hosting the rooms centred around Black women journalists experience in the industry allowed us to hone in on our topics and how we can create this room to be a humble and safe environment for them to share. It was strange, as my wife had volunteered to come to every single meeting with me, except this one!!!! Tim Henman at Wimbledon. The mix of 'serious' issues refelects giving the depth necessary on issues affecting al Londoners. i also like "the sergeant" read out e-mails, but why hasn't she got a name? I knowtried itand it works wonders.I have a feeling that you are on your way back to perfect health. !P.sI got my news too about 4 weeks ago and have had my first treatment. So the truth is yes, it did take it out of me but I can and will do it. In spite of advances, its clear from the Diamond data that the UK TV industry has a long way to go before it is genuinely representative of its viewers, she says. "I've put God first, and that's been what's kept me thriving. You have a wicked sense of humour.Best wishes to you - stay positive. That is true love. Emma our technician explained that I may have to come in a couple of times to get to the required amount. Mark SmithEddie, just read about your situation. Thank you Lisa Nestor. I am praying for the best outcome for you; that you will beat this and be back to your Edgy Eddie self. I wish you a speedy recovery and I have complete admiration for you, stay positive it does help. When she wasn't acting on-screen, Headley has dedicated time to mentoring young girls and women through the nonprofit organization Saving Our Daughters. is it 'coz she'd otherwise ask for more money and since she's such a devoted follower of B.B. I knew many professionals in various fields, many of whom I have interviewed [over the years], so I invited them on each week to discuss and dispel myths especially in the areas of relationships and health.. ;-), Lauren (Hackney)You know Eddie, we all hear you when you say that work is part of healing and coping for you, and we (selfishly) want to hear you on the air..but we love you and we want you better. Went to the hospital for an ultrasound today (to see if the clot has cleared up from the infection in my arm) and it is surprising just how many people you get to know when you have been in and out of a hospital for four months or so. "That's all I can really say. Keep up the good work. Hold tight avec prend gard garcon. Eating a lot of junk at the minute, just seems to be what I like, by the time I write my next diary entry, I'm hoping to have brought a juicer So I can start taking those vegetables that everybody tells me I should be having at the moment. By the '90s and 2000s, Headley continued her career with roles in shows, small films, and soap operas like Guiding Light and The Bold and The Beautiful, as well as music videos like Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" and Blackstreet's "Before I Let You Go." As I get to ultrasound I notice the number of missed appointments on the wall. My name is called ahead of people who look like they have been sitting there for quite some time. No story has got to me like this one. Love Julesxxx. So i read it and just wanted to wish you luck with all that's happening in your life, and hope you hold those positive thoughts because they will get you through. When you talk about the effect this has on your wife I think of my husband, who constantly tells me to "take it easy, stop doing 'stuff' and not worry about going back to work" It looks like I'm going to get better, they caught it early. Love, hugs and best wishes to you and your familyLaurenxxxxx. The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. It is understood that Eddie Nestor, 57, who is black, will move from his 5pm show to replace Elms in broadly the same slot Monday to Thursday. I have never rung into your shows (a bit shy) but you do a fantastic job whenever I listen. The diary in my opinion needs to be published WHEN you have recovered, (not if, cos it will be when). BBC London presenter Eddie Nestor was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma - cells in the lymph nodes that have become cancerous - in February this year. It's 8pm and I have just woken up, how did the show go? Karen St Lucia 2004Eddie,Sorry to hear about your illness, get better soon & give my love to your family. Right now we have Fiona who we call the media mafia; she logs, posts, assesses and scrutinises. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. It starts to pick up again by Thursday, so Im well enough to go back to drive time with Kath holding my hand. what do I do now? Vidal, whos a lauded comedian, presents the show alongside Ayisha Vigneswaren. I would like to say she is now pregnant and beaten all odds, I'm not even sure if the doctors believed it when they scanned her and found the baby. There is that moment when everyone shuffles their disapproval but I happily stride on in.I meet the staff nurse whose fingers I had tried to break when they were fitting the ill-fated picc line. Video, 00:15:23, Two women, one big conversation. Video, 00:00:36, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. Just not right. Too hot in April and too wet in June. The character of Lisa McDowell was a central figure in Eddie Murphy's '80s cult classic, Coming to America. Well, I think it is a manifestation of my fear, weird that I know it is for my own good yet I still have a real fear. Through the rise in online Black talk-shows like #NoJoke, underserved audiences are accessing the type of content that is being omitted from television and Black creatives are by-passing the middleman. This is our aim.. How America moves beyond its racist past. I will see you here for the world cup in 2010 - if not before! It's not easy when you're put on the spot and challenged like that. Well I don't know why but as "The Man" I took this as a bit of a challenge. Originally we did it as a safe space for journalists. Not any more. Can I jump straight back in? My day got even better when you got drive time on BBC after putting the groundwork in in the early hours but if truth be known, great as I think Vanessa is you should have been 'THE MAN' to oust Jon Gaunt. From a council estate in East London, the son of Afro-Caribbean immigrants, Eddie Nestor talks Hackney hipsters, Windrush, tracing African roots, hanging with Idris Elba, getting accosted in a dark alley in Thailand and 'being the first black guy to do a Persil ad in South Africa'. The significance of the increase in Black-led online talk shows during the pandemic is that they are organic, born from a situation outside of our control, he said. Come on write that film script - call it "The Man" and guess who is going to get the starring role? I must say I really respect you as an individual for your achievements. Now we're friends, WATCH: Huge fire burns after Indonesia depot explosion. I made things up in my head, always have done. You've got the love of a good woman (your wife) and the backing of the whole of London (and Man U) in your corner!!! You are a man with a strong spirit and I'm sure that will help you as you give the old 'C' a good spanking! I got depressed and had to go for counselling and imagine this was just before the full diagnosis which fortunate for me was just a scare. It is the policy of the hospital to do six months no matter what. lots of love xxxxxx. Make sure she knows how much you love her. He is an actor and writer, known for Trainspotting (1996), Paddington (2014) and Canterbury Tales (2003). I'm happy with that. Bernard and Family. Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP Diane Abbot told BBC Radio London's Eddie Nestor the strip-search had made her "feel sick as a mother" and that "racism absolutely played a part". "I'm very blessed that the union produced my beautiful son," she told Fierce for Black Women. Video, 00:09:32, Her ancestors enslaved mine. As I child I was never, ever bored. For years, we sat in meetings [with television executives], saying we need this, we need that, now, we are saying, let us show you. Best wishes to you and your wife, be strong and stay positive! Hi Ed,your sunday show rules! and questions. Relax and let the universe do it's job. So by the goodness of God we have our light. I continue to have you in my thoughts. We dont want to Blacksplain anymore. Video, 00:01:23, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. Stay blessed. She did become very tired and took a good two years to even feel any thing like herself again. It has kind of worked. Joanne. My main concern is not to get locked into one specific character.". Dear Eddie, Hope you are feeling well today, i have been listening to your weekday show for some time now i look forward to 5pm as i drive around London, I find it is really enjoyable and sometimes challenging listening, i like your sence of humour and wish you all the very best in getting well again. We are seeing loads of live gigs and festivals just cancelled.. Stay strong. God Bless. Thats why we say we are tired; we will just make it another way.. The NBC actor gave fans a front row seat into his big surprise birthday bash for his wife Lisa one that was truly a surprise, which can be seen all over her face! I'm sending good wishes to you and your wife. Love, hugs and best wishes to you and your familyLaurenxxxxx. A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father and how he should approach conversations with his own children about racism. Eddie, I think she has been "THE MAN" for a long time, but you just didn't notice that she was wearing your shoes. The Spice Girls reforming to say a proper goodbye and Sunday sees a total smoking ban in pubs, clubs and restaurants. You will be well. What is that about? Cross My Heart: Dirigido por Eddie Garcia. Your wife is gorgeous and I echo Kath - How did you pull it off???? Here is me sending you a text telling you to write a book or something, and then find you have been doing this diary? There are too many people who could benefit from the positive nature of your words and the very frank outpourings for it to be locked away on this website. hello EddieI listen to your weekday program while colour printing in the darkroom, and you feel like part of my life. I never new you had the big C. I had the scare end of January 2007 and it shattered me. That sounds silly but two weeks later I had the big C news too. Also, I was laughing out loud a lot of times reading your stuff, yes your ill but you have a great comic mind, but then again you made me understand what Shakespeare went on about, the fine line between comedy and tradgedy. Then I see the tears start to well up in her eyes as she explains {again} that things are not what they used to be, that I am ill and I stop and think. Love Julesxxx. and fully recovered you can look back on with pride.Just saw the picture of your wife on the site, and in the words of Kath yesterday, 'How did you pull that off?'. God bless you and your lovely wife. My friend. . xxx, NoelHi EddieKeep the balance on the show. I want this current generation to be educated about issues where our parents did not feel at east to talk about such as menopause and relationship dilemmas, making of wills and fibroids. You two are a match made in Heaven.You guys brighten my afternoons with your playfull banter, and most of all the depth of your combined knowledge regardless what the subject.Drivetime is such a refreshing way to drive home, I sometimes enjoy being stuck in the traffic.I am sure with Gods help and the whole of the family praying for you, you will get thru this illness. Pah! Then I read it and you mention the text I sent you. It was found during her postnatal examination. A big thanks also has to go to the oncology staff at East Surrey Hospital Redhill and The Royal Surrey Guildford. Clubhouse is a social networking app based on audio-chat think extended voice notes where users can listen in to conversations, interviews and discussions, and be invited to participate At the moment, its invite-only and solely available on Apple phones. eddie i love your shows mate i couldnt beleve it when i heard you were ill hope you read these messages when you can get well soon and look forword to haveing you back 6 days a week very soon, Eddie i didnt know you was ill mate. Though the app is in beta stage and currently under development, this has raised concern among privacy advocates. But, Men just notice what they have been doing all the time when the sh** hits the fan. How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race? Well I had a number of texts that said it went well and even my ever doubtful wife said she could not tell the difference and that it was nice hearing the sergeant read e-mails. Good luck, God bless, keep that positive outlook cos our prayers will be with you all the way. Video, 00:01:37Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. While doing an amazing job at keeping her personal life private,Headley has maintained a presence on social media where she promotes her work and highlights other nods to Black excellence. I am honoured that Lisa took. Here is me sending you a text telling you to write a book or something, and then find you have been doing this diary? Nestor has a radio programme in which he has a running joke with his claim to be about to turn thirty years old. Feeling fine and still looking goodand my misses backs that!! It is no more than I have come to expect from you and is yet another thing that when you have finished chemo. The aim of Lets Talk is to motivate and educate audiences about matters that are not usually discussed on mainstream platforms, Dixon said. SharonMy friend. The show attracted hundreds of listeners each week during its Zoom, Youtube and Facebook broadcasts. Fewer than 5% of roles in Costume and Wardrobe, Hair and Make-Up and Set Design are filled by those from a BAME group, and fewer than 10% of programme contributions in Sound and Post Production. AmritaHi Eddie, I've not heard your radio show, but came across your diary a few weeks ago and look forward to catching up with you each week. Keep your eyes on the prize.". Time is a master my friend. It is supposed to be the height of summer but the seasons this year havent quite been right. She is the beautiful, talented wife of Eddie Nestor. The comedian & broadcaster (to name a few of his many talents.) Here he writes about his diagnosis, treatment . Keep up the good work and you are always in my thoughts and prayers, also I have all my friends praying for you now . We cant have you kicking the bucket at 30 can we :), my son had hodgkins just like u unfortuanetely for him he had to have three years chemo the tumours kept returning ,then it was radiotheraphy and still the tumours returned he has had a bonemarrow transplant that was in january and now he is doing really well and is back at school part-time its been hard on him but i do believe it has made him a strong person he intends o enjoy what life and if u stay strong and keep busy you will be just fine hope u get better quicker than my son all the best eddie my thoughts and my prayers are with u i will keep your picture and ask in prayer to keep u strong good look with your show x, It has a lot to do with attitude Eddie and yours is spot on! My thoughts are with you, stay blessed. Why is it so hard to hire black police? tomorrow you cannot control, but you can sure stack the odds in your favour by listening to your intuition and taking the support you are offered in the spirit it is intended. It's the only thing that makes the traffic jams bearable! Bernard and Family. I would like to say she is now pregnant and beaten all odds, I'm not even sure if the doctors believed it when they scanned her and found the baby. In. If it aint broke Deb from RuislipHi Eddie love to you and your family, just delighted when I tune in and hear your voice. Video, 00:04:20. It's tough going but believe me, you will be a better person and appreciate everything a whole lot more once its over. All best. ;-), You know Eddie, we all hear you when you say that work is part of healing and coping for you, and we (selfishly) want to hear you on the air..but we love you and we want you better. I must say I really respect you as an individual for your achievements. I was so shocked, I have never rang the show because you have always scared me with your quick responses! I always enjoy your show. ireneHi Eddie , i don't normally read the front page when i turn on my computer, but for some strange reason today i did, first time ever and there you were. Lisa Eddie - @LisaEddie11 Tried to chat with you, feel hate myself. ". To start a family and live happily ever after, like they do in the fairytales. I see things visually, I should laugh but the scene with you screaming on the hospital been when the doctors drive 12 inch drills into your bone marrow is tragic, but when you wife says that if was to ever happen to her, she would make sure they put her to sleep first, and your reaction is pure comedy. What will that mean for my marriage? When it comes to her two-year marriage to Christopher Martin, Shari Headley has opted to take the high road. D'ya know what - it's encouraging for me to hear your positive mental attitude because that is what is going to see you through your treatment and recovery! If it aint broke Hi Eddie love to you and your family, just delighted when I tune in and hear your voice. JackieD'ya know what - it's encouraging for me to hear your positive mental attitude because that is what is going to see you through your treatment and recovery! It's weird I seem to write this diary just before something big happens. The number of times Ive had that as the reason given for my pitch not going forward. The data is based on 30,000 survey responses from workers in the UK television industry, making it one of the most comprehensive surveys of diversity in any British industry. 320 in April, 300 in May and 290 in June. You would imagine the cancer would be quite big wouldnt you? We literally decided to create Black Womans Hour three weeks ago after seeing racist white women constantly platformed and Black women constantly policed in mainstream spaces, Ava Vidal, creator of new programme Black Womans Hour (BWH), told HuffPost UK. Eddie, I understand how difficult it can be when you have to be "The Man" in the situation you described. That sounds silly but two weeks later I had the big C news too. We trust you to make any changes subtle ones.We send our love to you and yours and wish you a speedy and full recovery.Best wishes. The gatekeeper is there to interpret what they think middle England wants. Love your show with Kath, Sunday I'm not often in to listen but love the show when I do. It's really wonderful to see all the great things you've achieved over the years. Aside from that, for me there is the stress of being in an industry that is going tits up. "That was yet another proud moment," Headley said of the accolade. Her ancestors enslaved mine. I feel lead to say this to you and i hope you receive it well "Look to Jesus for your healing. You May Also Like Celebrated Name: Dominick Cruz Real Name/Full Name: Dominick Rojelio Cruz Gender: Male I have been looking at my rest days as bad days and getting myself depressed about it as opposed to looking at them as healing days so I can get back on the radio and have a fantastic week, knowing that I am one treatment nearer to being back to full health. It's tough going but believe me, you will be a better person and appreciate everything a whole lot more once its over. May God bless you & keep you. Thankfully he is now in the clear,the staff at Barts were great.God Bless you. I cannot work. Stay positive and you can still be the man, just pace yourself and work together the two of you. Seriously, I'm rooting for you, praying for your recovery and return to good health. I have had a few calls from friends this week and an awful lot of ribbing about my comments in last week's diary about being "The Man." Video, 00:04:20How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race? Last time I got lost round the corner from my house. Angie Le Mar, widely hailed as the UKs first lady of Black comedy, hosted her very own An Audience With event just before Christmas, which treated Zoom attendees to a night of laughter, special guests and funny stories. We discuss issues of race hate and how it is affecting young men and women. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Hi Eddie,The show is never the same without you.I always listen to your show. DianThanks for taking the time to update your wwider radio family. We also make a point of not making derogatory comments about any of our guests after they have been on the show. Read about our approach to external linking. We are here, and we're not going anywhere. I do things that don't really make sense. I mean it can't hurt can it? take care, keep safe and behappy. But now I look back, extremely funny. I know by now you know the look. Eddie I love your show and listen to it whenever I can. Is it something I have done? People in England seemed miserable at the time and shortly after when I got back, the UK went into lockdown. PatrickEddie, I understand how difficult it can be when you have to be "The Man" in the situation you described. Stay positive and you can still be the man, just pace yourself and work together the two of you. Invite him into your life and he will strenghten you and bring about your healing." Blessing to you and yours, Joanne - SurreyHi Eddie, I enjoy listening to your show - you are a true inspiration. Be strong think positive and my love and support is with you. "She's what celebrities need to be." I cant sit or in my case (sometimes) lie there thinking get better, get better. ), I have grown up with you as a source of inspiration. You two are a match made in Heaven.You guys brighten my afternoons with your playfull banter, and most of all the depth of your combined knowledge regardless what the subject.Drivetime is such a refreshing way to drive home, I sometimes enjoy being stuck in the traffic.I am sure with Gods help and the whole of the family praying for you, you will get thru this illness. The audience hasnt changed, they are just seated somewhere else, and this was really encouraging, knowing that the audience are just waiting for you to deliver the goods. last updated: 10/04/2008 at 15:42created: 25/06/2007, garyi to have lymphoma and you are right,you need someone to be there for you no matter what,as the inward fear is unimaginable for me it was my best friend tina,i think the way forward is just never let it get to you,i am so glad you wrotr this as i can compare a lot of what i went through with you,and it makes more sense be strong, Sylviahere's a hug for a brave guy. But, Men just notice what they have been doing all the time when the sh** hits the fan. I am one of the silent majority who have marvelled at your wit on the Real Mckoy (still catching bits on UTube), been surprised at you turning up in Trainspotting. We create a completely comfortable environment and we have challenging but respectful conversations. I got depressed and had to go for counselling and imagine this was just before the full diagnosis which fortunate for me was just a scare. We trust you to make any changes subtle ones.We send our love to you and yours and wish you a speedy and full recovery.Best wishes. It has worked wonderfully well. LISTEN UP NESTORi hope the tests in August go well,and here's why..i know its good to have it in print for the rest of your 'fans' to agree with me..we need you kept on the radio because of the following..your acting skills are woeful,you aint denzil,you have no personality,on a good day you still frighten animals with your looks. Hey Eddie, I'm a first time blogger so you can't be rude ok.