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I appeared on the Rony Robinson programme on Radio Sheffield this afternoon. It was a very interesting experience. I have been on radio and TV a number of times but always to talk about an archaeological site or project I have been working on. Today was very different and in many ways a much more relaxing appearance. I was asked to talk about myself including my childhood and family, my education and jobs and my influence on me as a person. It was a very enjoyable experience due to the absence of key messages to convey. All I simply had to do was rabbit on about some of the things I'm interest in, much as I'd do down a pub with friends on new acquiantences. Rony is a stalwart of Radio Sheffield, a signature voice of the region, who made the interview a very relaxed affair while the production crew of Katherine and Rav made me feel immediately welcome and at ease.


Rony Robinson at work

Strangely, as I waited outside listening to the show go out live I recognised the voice of his previous guest, Mel Jones, a South Yorkshire historian who I've met a number of times in the course of my work.

I've no idea what the Radio Sheffield listeners made of me talking about Pacifism, Buddhism, Rastafarianism, Emily Davison, Dove Cottage or Hepscott but I know that one friend, Jane Rodger, had a surprise at my voice coming over her car stereo! Glad to say no accidents ensued.