Greg James

Greg James is the relatively new kid on the block at Radio 1. I first heard him on the early breakfast show covering for JK & Joel on a Friday Morning after winning an honour at the Student radio awards. I knew back then he would be a future star.

Since then he was given the early breakfast show for his very own. He has become the Radio 1 utility man - standing in on every show whenever the presenter is off ill or on holiday.

Greg has been a breath of fresh air for me on the station that had become a bit boring and predictable.

I wrote to Greg at the usual Radio 1 address. I sent 2 pictures which (Like the Richard Bacon success) were 2 photos that he had posted on twitter.

Greg signed both and wrote a little message on both explaining the photo which I thought was lovely.

Sent 29/09/09
Received 17/10/09...Turnaround of 18 days.
Address used:-
C/O BBC Radio1
London
W1N 4DJ

Richard Bacon

I am trying a new tactic when writing to celebs. I am using photos that they have posted to their own twitter accounts.
Richard took it with good humor and wrote a couple of witty messages on the back of the photos I sent.Richard is most notoriously known as the Blue Peter presenter who was sacked for dabbling in drugs - However, this hasn't harmed his career. I think Richard is a very good presenter and really enjoy his evening show on 5live. He has also presented Matthew Wright's show on Five and Something for the weekend.



I wrote to Richard care of BBC radio 5Live.
I sent the request on July 2nd and received the reply September 10th which is a turn around time of around 2 months.

Address used
C/O
BBC Radio 5 live,
Television Centre,
Wood Lane,
London
W12 7RJ

Stephen Fry

I finally after all these years got round to writing to Stephen Fry after a lifetime of great entertainment.
I follow Stephen on Twitter and just wanted him to know how much I enjoy his tweets.
I used 2 photos that Stephen posted on Twitter.


Excellent turn around time. The best I have known for such a great wonderful and also as busy a star as Stephen is. I sent my letter on Monday July 20th and received a reply today Wednesday July 29th.

Address used:-
C/O HAMILTON HODELL LIMITED
Fifth Floor
66-68 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8SR

Philip Schofield

This one is a little different as it isn't one I wrote off for or from a celebrity that I met.

This signed photo of Philip Schofield I won from Schofieldfans which is the sort of official unofficial fansite.

The site recently had their 3rd birthday and celebrated by giving out prizes.

Torville And Dean

They need no introduction really but Torville and Dean have been back in the public eye this last 3 years as they have developed and performed in "Dancing on Ice".
Most famous for winning a gold at the Olympics with their wonderful Bolero routine they are now selling the Dancing on Ice format all over the world.

I wrote to Jayne & Chris care of the DOI studios on March 7th 2008 and received a reply on May 1st 2008.
This is a turnaround of 8 weeks which is great.

I sent 2 screencaps from the show and received both of them signed plus their official photo so I am really pleased with this result. I also received a letter from Chris & Jane's Personal secretary along with the 3 signed photos.


The address I used was C/O the Dancing on Ice studios but the show is finished now.
However there was an address on the letter which is

Po box 32
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 OBW

Lucy Griffiths

Lucy has been most well known recently as playing Marian in Robin Hood.
I wrote to her on behalf of my son as well as myself because he is also a big fan of the show.



I am really pleased with the result as not only did Lucy sign one of the photos for Bret, she also wrote a lovely letter on the back of one of the photos.

I sent the request on January 1st 2008 and received a reply on March 7th. This gives an 8 week turn around which is very good and with a success like this, it is worth waiting for.
I sent 2 images from the BBC site of Lucy as Marian in Robin Hood. I sent 2 versions of the same image making it 3 altogether.

Address used :-
Lucy Griffiths
C/O HAMILTON HODELL
5th Floor, 66-68 Margaret Street,
London
W1W 8SR

Freema Agyeman

Freema played the most recent companion in Doctor Who - Martha Jones. I wasn't impressed at first but by mid-way through the series I had warmed to the character. I think Freema is Wonderful though. In interviews she showed great enthusiasm for the part and seemed truly excited to be part of the show.

I wrote to Freema on July 16th and recieved a reply on August 7th which gives a turnaround of 3 weeks which is also very impressive.

I sent 2 stills from Doctor Who which Freema signed/personalised and she also sent back a signed Doctor Who card also personalised.

Address Used:-
C\O J L M
4th Floor, Holborn Hall
193-197 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7BD