To King's X and back...

Thrilling train ride to London King's Cross and back again. Literally. Got off the train, had one pint on Euston Road, then it was back on the train home, with camera pointed from the engine's cab to the railtrack for a short film title sequence. All for Ted Lewis – I hope he appreciates the effort. The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP was sitting in the carriage with us on the way down. Reading the Telegraph, pouring over the latest on the expenses scandal. We got fed up of making comic asides about saving receipts etc and had a chat with him – well, camera guru Martin more than me, the two of them sharing an unhealthy interest in all things BAE Systems and Martin shamelessly conducting an OOV interview as his camera rolled. Alan made it clear that he was paying for the wine that he shared his table with, even though it looked as if he was going to get it gratis. Anyway, enough about politicians. Thanks Hull Trains for making it possible and also supplying me with some much-needed food (feta salad followed by fish platter in case you're wondering).