Today was a big day for us all. The initial package deadline is looming near and the group are rushing to ensure that everything is done. Sean and I have been out interviewing and recording since the early hours of the morning. The day started with ANOTHER walk up Steep Hill to get to the cathedral for an interview with John Campbell, the Dean’s Verger. We asked him a variety of questions on preserving the history of Lincoln, which gave us a fascinating insight to the cathedral.

Outside of the interview we asked Mr Campbell about the filming of The Da Vinci Code, and whether he had met any of the stars.

“Yes I’ve met Tom Hanks… he ate my Frosties!”, exclaimed Mr Campbell. Apparently there had been a truck wagon of fresh food, from which Tom Hanks could have had anything he desired… Except Frosties (or ‘Frosted Flakes’, as Tom calls them). Being the kind man that Mr Campbell is, he went home to quickly pick some up for Tom.

“Ian McKellen has had his trousers down in my office too!”. It turns out that Ian McKellen gets changed precisely when he means to.

Listen to what John Campbell had to say in the uncut interview below:

 

After a short break, we visited the Minerva building at the University of Lincoln to interview Professor Ieuan Owen, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university.

Lots of people like to blame the university for the modernisation of the city, but Professor Owen offered a somewhat unexpected opinion. He believed that history is a vital part of Lincoln and that it should be preserved as much as possible.

Have a listen to what Professor Owen had to say in the full interview below:

 

Ben H.