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No problem. I'm not sure if listening figures go back to the radio stations, but if they do - then it looks good when anything Gareth appears in has a healthy number of plays. I'm sure a radio station like BBC Leeds would be delighted to have Gareth on any time, so it is probably more important that fans watch official clips of the BBC News interview. They didn't originally clip it - and it is unusual for them to add clips a whole day later, so I think that's down to those who asked for it. If it gets enough views, they'll know to do it straight away next time! The same applies to the Graham Norton show on iPlayer and also the podcast. You can see the relative popularity of recent podcasts on iTunes. http://itunes.apple....ton/id465074853 Someone isn't doing their job properly if they don't check these things. And listening to the radio, it's obvious that individual DJs place a lot of importance in how often their podcasts are downloaded.

There is a pink star, to the left of the copy link. To be fair, I think you are favouriting the show - so it is Liz Green's show that you are favouriting, but I don't see any harm in that.

I've just managed to listen to this and can see why everyone loved it so much. The whole thing felt very natural, and it felt like they could have kept talking for much longer, which is the sign of a great interview and great interviewer. It's an understatement to say that Liz loves Gareth. She couldn't have gushed more about how good Gareth was in Les Miserables! Nothing we haven't all been saying, but it's good to have it said so publicly by someone in her position. I'm sure her listeners respect her opinion, and this sort of interview will have got Gareth heard by a lot of the people who wouldn't read the showbiz sections of newspaper or magazines, so might have had no idea what Gareth has been doing. I have clipped the interview, so it is safe and can be made available after it's no longer on the iPlayer. But for now, I encourage people to listen to it on http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/p00rk63q/ - you can even make it one of your "favourites".

Well spotted Val. Those who use iTunes might find it easier to get the podcast via them - this is the link.

You are in luck Val - it's online now. http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/b01hpkbk It was a great interview, with some good questions, and an excellent opportunity for Gareth to sell himself as a musical theatre star. Well done on your text Khelda. They are a show that reads out a lot of texts and emails, so I think it definitely pays to show an interest, whether it's with a question, or a simple thank you. It all adds up.

Anyone who is around - you can text into the show on 88219 or submit a message on or graham.norton@bbc.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/graham-norton/contact/ Graham has mentioned Gareth is on soon.

Don't forget this is on today - if you can't tune in via normal means, you can use the "Listen Live" feature on the Radio 2 website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01hpkbk

If you look closely Heather, it says he's on from 12-2pm, while Liz is back for the 2-3pm One on One.

Someone has tweeted this photo of their dad "stalking" Gareth!

There is also a Listen Live function. The page for Liz's radio show is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7mz You can also follow Radio Leeds on Twitter on https://twitter.com/#!/BBCLeeds - or Liz's own twitter is https://twitter.com/#!/lizgreenlive Should be really good.

Not long to go until this gig. It has got a little forgotten about, what with Loserville and Momentus Musicals etc. Apart from NicolaJayne, is anyone else going?

There is an article in today's T&A that raises several issues about fostering and the care system. One of the stats is that a child goes into care every 22 minutes in the UK. To mark this, they are planting 22 trees. Gareth will be planting one! To further highlight the campaign, Mr Gates, whose parents are foster carers and have looked after about 50 children over the years, is supporting Foster Care Fortnight. He will be planting the first tree in a new Looked After Children’s Woodland in Roberts Park, Saltaire, next week – the first of 22 to mark the fact that nationally, a child comes into care every 22 minutes. He said: “Many of the kids who came into our family didn’t have a great start in life and I know my mum and dad made a huge difference.” Read the full article here.

Gareth will be on the Graham Norton show on Radio 2 on Saturday 19th May. He is predicted to be on at about 12:30pm, but that's just a prediction and these thing change, so I suggest tuning in early! http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/b01hpkbk The show starts at 10am and runs until 1pm. By the way, I appreciate that this appearance has been mentioned in the thread about the BBC Breakfast one, but I thought it best they both have their own announcements and threads. graham.norton@bbc.co.uk @grahnort @BBCR2

Lovely photo - Greg is tall isn't he? Maria tweeted to say that Gareth is on at 2:53 on the iPlayer clip of the show. I've not checked myself, but it sounds about right. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b01h2h5q

It seems every time Gareth appears on tv or radio he gets trending on twitter, and this evening is no exception. I only thought to check when he was up at #2, so I've no idea if he was previously higher. But well done Gareth. Or perhaps that should be gARETH!

What a shame Adele has overtaken Gareth to steal his number 2 slot! Oh well. Lovely to hear Gareth chatting to Greg and pleased he was able to get a sneaky plug in for Loserville.

Phew, home in time for this. That's the next show Maria. Gareth is definitely on before 7pm as part of this run-down. Don't forget, you can text the Radio 1 on 81199, and tweet Radio 1 on @BBCR1 or Greg on @gregjames You can also leave comments on the Radio 1 Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/bbcradio1

I was going to say, but then I had to post fast as they were playing Anyone of Us and asked for opinions. Reggie was telling everyone (in advance) how naff AOU was, so expected people to say so, Tweet him on https://twitter.com/#!/REGYATES Reggie is very much the sort of DJ who worries about saying or doing the cool thing, and will pay attention to reaction on the text and twitter.