Radio-head

This is a blip of the screen on my digital radio - which is significant for a few reasons.

Firstly this particular radio has been my constant companion since I received it as a gift 5 or 6 years ago. It was a very thoughtful gift from someone I was very close to for a long time.

Secondly I've spent a lot of sleepless nights recently, pacing round the flat waiting for painkillers to kick in. I've noticed that the nights I spend with the radio on are easier to get through than the ones where is stays off. Less lonely somehow.

Thirdly today was the day I heard that Phil Archer passed away. Of course Norman Painting, the actor who plays Phil, sadly passed away in October 2009, so it didn't come as a huge shock, the character was going to go sometime.

My grandparents never missed an episode of the Archers, consequently I've been listening to it since before I can remember. The theme tune, in its various guises takes me back to their kitchen and Grandma's date slice in the blink of an eye. Happy days.