Celebrity Interviews
Countdown's Rachel Riley is from Southend
March 26th 2012
Southend’s Rachel Riley had just left university when she was picked from 1,000 applicants to replace Carol Vorderman on Countdown. Pat Parker finds out more
World famous chef Michel Roux
January 19th 2012
Michel Roux talks about how he revolutiionised British cuisine and makes a special plea for Essex diners to support haute cuisine restaurants Words by Pat Parker
Olly Murs
November 23rd 2011
In two short years, Olly Murs has risen from obscurity to become one of the UK’s top pop stars. Pat Parker learns how, thanks to X Factor, this Witham-based boy is now living the dream
Focus on Ross Kemp: former Eastenders star
September 22nd 2011
Born in Barking, Ross Kemp went on to call Albert Square his home. Now he spends his time creating challenging documentaries in the world’s toughest warzones...
Interview with Stacey Solomon: XFactor Finalist and Im a Celebrity Star
August 8th 2011
Stacey Solomon won the hearts of millions after competing in 2009’s X Factor and being crowned queen of the jungle in this year’s I’m a Celebrity...
Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing
July 12th 2011
TV PRESENTER Suzi Perry, the face of premier motorcycle racing series MotoGP, has revealed that her love...
Katherine Jenkins Interview- Essex Life
June 30th 2011
Worldwide superstar, Katherine Jenkins, sings at the last of the Audley End picnic concerts in July, but it’s a far cry from the Welsh council estate where she grew up. Pat Parker spoketo her about the highs and lows of her remarkable life...
Jimmy's farm life
May 16th 2011
Pat Parker talks to Ilford-born Jimmy Doherty, about his TV career, his struggle to create a rare breeds farm and rescue the Essex Pig from extinction
5 minutes with Marlon Wallen
March 24th 2011
They may not have won ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, but street dancers Flawless have still found fame. Marlon ‘Swoosh’ Wallen reveals what to expect from their latest show when it arrives in Southend on Sea this month
Ashley Jensen Interview
March 17th 2011
Another of our exports to Hollywood has hit the big time; things became very Ugly Betty for the versatile Ashley Jensen.
The One Show's Christine Walkden talks about her new book
March 14th 2011
Pat Parker talks to her about her new book, her passion for plants, how she has coped with fame and why she is helping the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity
Deborah Meaden talks about her Brightlingsea childhood
January 1st 2011
Deborah Meaden, the tough-talking female member of BBC2’s Dragon’s Den, discusses her Brightlingsea childhood and her impatience with business bluffers
Sue Perkins on 'Giles And Sue Live The Good Life' & greetings cards
December 17th 2010
Sue Perkins talks to us about her BBC2 series ‘Giles And Sue Live The Good Life’, and a new survey regarding writing in greetings cards...
Jamie Olivers journey
December 1st 2010
From a quiet corner of Essex, Jamie Oliver has gained a global reputation for fun, fine food and giving people a fair chance, explains Dina Burgess Images from Rex Features
Jilly Cooper recalls her earliest Essex memories
October 18th 2010
Hornchurch-born Jilly Cooper recalls her earliest Essex memories and reveals why she believes her books have become best sellers. Pamela Spencer spoke to her
David Sullivan - living a dream in Theydon Bois, Essex
August 11th 2010
David Sullivan is a self-made millionaire living a dream as the co-owner of West Ham Utd. Pat Parker learns about his past and his plans for the future Photography by Richard Barker
TV architect George Clarke reveals his passion for protecting historic buildings
June 16th 2010
Also why polo will be bringing him to Epping this summer, writes Pat Parker
Gary Lucy talks about why he loves life in Essex
April 9th 2010
Gary Lucy takes a break from Dancing on Ice to talk to Pat Parker about why he loves life in Essex, his plans for the future and why he enjoys doing his bit for charity at Haven House hospice
Ben Shephard, Martina Cole, Beth Chatto and Ruthie Henshall - why they love Essex
March 15th 2010
In a special celebration of the county and all that it offers both residents and visitors, Visit Essex has invited some well-known Essex faces to share their thoughts on the county. Here they share those views with Essex Life
Alistair Campbell talks about Number 10 and writing novels
February 4th 2010
Alastair Campbell will talk about Number 10 and novel writing at this year’s Essex Book Festival. Pat Parker spoke to the man behind the media hype
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