Getting on stage

Well - tomorrow is nearly here - the Channel Awards 2008. We have been talking about it since April - so I can't actually believe it has arrived.

Luckily for me I get to stand on stage before the evening starts to give a welcome speech. I have been attending the Channel Awards for nine years now (scary thought) and every year it gets harder to keep people's attention.

I've kind of resigned myself to the fact that half the room will be merrily talking over me while I am on stage - but I really hope people support our chosen charity of the evening - the British Heart Foundation.

I know the horror of losing someone to a sudden, unexpected heart attack - I lost my dad five years ago - and I really hope everyone can find a few spare coins (or even notes) to donate to this very worthy cause.

Please dig deep and do the channel proud!

Oh yes, and I'll see you all at the bar!