Well, before we talk about the main business of the day, I'd like to talk 'teasmaids'. My Mum and Dad had one (rather a lot of years ago). Our editor's Gran had one (presumably a few more years ago). Ms Derham said her parents didn't have one... but wished they had. Well, according to one of the papers, John Lewis is looking for a company to start making them again as punters are always asking staff if they stock them. Personally, I feel able, of a morning, to walk all of the short distance from my bedroom to our kitchen to make a hot beverage. Still - as I remember - Mum and Dad's did make a good bubbling noise when the water boiled.
Just felt I had to get that off my chest.
Perhaps a group of Chelsea pensioners we'll be hearing from later might have an opinion - although they probably wouldn't hear the bubbling noise above the rock concert they're being treated to this afternoon. Seriously, we'll have the White Stripes, giving it their all for a more mature audience than they're used to - all in aid of the charity... and all covered by Steve Hargrave.
The programme starts though on a much more sombre note... and an exclusive - the conviction of a man who stabbed and sexually assaulted a young lady in Orpington last year. The lady's name is Carly Furness and we can tell you that because she's waived her legal right to anonymity. Despite her horrific experience though, it could have been worse for Carly - but for the intervention of another brave lady who saw the attack, stopped the attack, and made sure Carly got to hospital. The two woman haven't been allowed to talk while the court case has been pending - but, for the first time this evening, you can see them meet - only on London Tonight. Emma Walden has the story.
Meanwhile, Glen will be reporting on a rather remarkable 'about face' from TfL. After the Mayor promising less than two years ago that there WOULD always be ticket-offices at ALL tube-stations... guess what... an announcement today that 40 ticket offices are to close. Confused? Worried? Cross? We'll want to hear all about what you're thinking.
Wouldn't it be interesting to hear what the International Olympic Committee thinks about the new 2012 logo... well, they're over for a three day inspection of preparations for the London games. Simon Harris is covering that - and took the chance to ask Lord Coe how HE feels about the logo - one week on.
Ronke Phillips won't be with us this week. I should say, she won't be with us HERE - instead, she'll be reporting from South Africa on a Chiswick woman with deep pockets and a big heart... Tamzin will be in Leicester Square being 'fantastic' (obviously) for the premiere of a new 'Fantastic Four' film.... Christie will be telling us, I fear, that the rest of the week's weather looks far from fantastic... AND we'll be revealing the last winner of our 'Unsigned' competition. Er... fantastic.
With all that, you'd be mad to miss it... or busy looking for a teasmaid.
See you at SIX,
Ben
