Craig and Charlie visited RAF Church Fenton in Yorkshire to help Sean Allerton launch his Push 500 Wheelchair Challenge to raise funds and awareness for charities who assist wounded or injured servicemen and women.
Together with Adam Douglas of The Forgotten Heroes charity which Craig and Charlie are patrons of, they accompanied Sean of the first two miles of his challenge. Craig and Charlie commented “For us to be here is an honour. What they’re doing is absolutely inspirational.”
Another great event added to the live schedule as The Proclaimers head for the Chris Evans inspired Carfest North at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire on 8th September. It’s a family festival of cars, music and food with proceeds going to BBC Children In Need. Tickets on sale Friday 4th May. www.carfestnorth.org
Craig and Charlie are doing loads of regional UK radio and TV interviews this week and next and here are some Scottish/UK national shows you can catch them on…
Thu 3rd May BBC Radio Five Live 2.30pm Richard Bacon live song and interview
Fri 4th May BBC One TV Breakfast Show 8.30am approx live interview
Sun 6th May Clyde 2AM 8-10pm The Billy Sloan Show live session and interview
Mon 7th May Real Radio Scotland 1-2.00pm Bank Holiday Proclaimers Special on The Mickey Gavin Show
Tue 8th May BBC Radio London 2.30pm Robert Elms Show live song and interview (live)
BBC Radio Scotland 2.30pm The Tom Morton Show live session and interview (pre-recorded)
Wed 9th May ITV Loose Women 12.30pm live interview scheduled for 3rd or 4th segment of show
BBC Radio 2 The Steve Wright Show scheduled to appear between 3.30 and 5.00pm
Matt is a huge fan of The Proclaimers and as well as writing the script for the video he makes his director’s debut behind the camera whilst also popping up in a cameo role as the story unfolds.
The video is a satire on a Golden Wedding party set in a Glaswegian bungalow. Proclaimers fans might be a bit surprised by their look, though, as the Reid brothers have been cast by the director to dress up as old ladies.
Charlie said of the requirement imposed on him: “Matt said it was going to be liberating, and I think liberating is an understatement.” Matt described his directorial debut as: “It’s my first, it might be my last as well. I had this idea to do this 50th anniversary party and shoot it as though it’s shot on home video; and there’s a punch going around this party that gets all these respectful senior citizens disgracefully drunk and uninhibited.”
Of the brothers’ costumes, Matt added: “They could turn a man. They’ve turned me straight. I think it’s the start of something new, a new chapter in the lives of one of Britain’s top female duos!”
The Proclaimers describe ‘Spinning Around In The Air’ as “A song about words and how they can change meaning and how you can exaggerate. It’s kind of a bit of a nonsense lyrics but it is as they used to say it’s a catchy song.”
Craig commented, “ It was a unique experience. Matt has great ideas and I think the video really compliments the song.” Charlie said, “We had a great time doing the video. Matt was a brilliant director and kept everything focussed and hilarious alongside a great cast and crew.”
Together with Adam Douglas of The Forgotten Heroes charity which Craig and Charlie are patrons of, they accompanied Sean of the first two miles of his challenge. Craig and Charlie commented “For us to be here is an honour. What they’re doing is absolutely inspirational.”
