Dare we say it but summer seems to have finally reared its beautiful sunny head and the mood in and around Soho is very much fun in the sun.

It was as the weather turned last week that a very eminent visitor swept through the doors of A1. Sir Michael Gambon, CBE (born Michael John Gambon; 19 October 1940) is a highly respected television, film and theatre actor. Gambon is recognised for playing Philip Marlow in acclaimed BBC television serial ‘The Singing Detective’ and for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series.

When asked if children approach him as Dumbledore in the street, Gambon responded, "Children don't usually recognise me, although a kid came up to me the other day. I was in Cornwall and he said, Gandalf, can I have your autograph? I said, P*** off!"

It seems that Gambon and Dumbledore don’t have the same affinity when it comes to small children.

Mr Joe McFadden made his debut appearance at VOX Towers this week. Joe started his career at the tender age of twelve with his first acting role in police drama series ‘Taggart’. However, it was following his appearance in the acclaimed movie ‘Small Faces’ that Joe won the hearts of many as Prentice McHoan. This performance even won him a nomination for a Scottish BAFTA.

Joe can be seen regularly on British TV screens in the popular ITV series, ‘Heartbeat’. Worth getting into trouble to catch a glimpse of this bobby on the beat!

The delightful Julie Peasgood breezed into our studio last week exuding happiness and joy. She is a lovely bubbly character and has her fingers in oh so many pies! Actress, presenter, author and voice over are naming just a few of the professions that Julie can turn her perfectly manicured hand to.
Her voice is instantly recognisable and described as ‘warm, authoritative, but friendly with a smile’. She is a remarkably proficient sight-reader and relishes the challenge of unpronounceable words with far too many syllables. Crazy lady!

It seems that Julie’s happiness may be down to more than a just a naturally sunny disposition, as she has also written a book called ‘The Greatest Sex Tips in the World'. Saucy!





A regular at A1 is Mr Richard Lintern who joined us once more in the VOX booth this week. British actor Richard began his onscreen television career in the U.K. in the late '80s. He also appeared in feature films such as ‘Malaventura’ and ‘Jinnah’. He continues to work regularly in TV and film both in Britain and America, most notably showing up in Woody Allen's 2007 film ‘Cassandra’s Dream’. A very pleasant chap indeed.


Soho News:

It is a very sad week this week as one of the last record shops in Soho, Vinyl Junkies, is to close after going into administration.

Owners of the Berwick Street shop, a favourite with DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay, Carl Craig and Groove Armada, blamed rising rent, business rates and the congestion charge.

The street once had the biggest number of record shops in Britain and was known as the Golden Mile of Vinyl.

Sad days and we wish the owners all the best. Thanks for the music and the memories guys! Sniff.

So another scoot around the comings and goings at A1 VOX comes to a close. Visit us soon to get your A1 VOX fix. Till then keep it real...keep it vocal.