What BBN said on air. Comedy, with fictional anchors.
Gloria VanceOur guest stars in the period drama Duchess Overboard, and he has strong views on royal tours. Julian Okonkwo-Reyes, thank you for joining us overnight.
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesThank you, Gloria. It's my pleasure, and I'm wearing the crown for the occasion, because my people tell me it adds authority.
Gloria VanceKing Charles begins a nine-day Caribbean tour on Tuesday with Queen Camilla, visiting the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda. HELLO!
Gloria VanceMagazine calls it the biggest risk of his reign.
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesIt is a huge risk. I played a king once, in a school play, and I know the pressure.
Gloria VanceThe historian Sir Anthony Seldon told the BBC it's the biggest risk so far, with much of it outside the King's control. Do you agree?
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesCompletely. My people tell me, and by people I mean Dennis, that the control is mostly outside, yes.
Gloria VanceSo tell us about Duchess Overboard.
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesIt's a courtroom drama set entirely on a ferry. I play the judge, the captain and, in flashbacks, the ferry.
Gloria VanceThe ferry.
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesCritics call it brave. Nobody forced me. I chose it, and Priya only suggested it eleven times.
Gloria VanceThe King will give three significant speeches, but he is following government advice not to issue an official apology for Britain's role in the slave trade.
Gloria VanceIs that brave?
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesVery brave. A man decides to follow advice. My people, Marcus this time, say that's the boldest thing there is.
Gloria VanceBut you didn't answer the question. Who is taking the risk if the government sets the line?
- JO
Julian Okonkwo-ReyesFine. Nobody I'm related to. I confess I've never been to the Caribbean. I looked at it on a calendar.
