That is true love. Just sitting here looking through the window as Chemo Head clears and thinking 'wow'. With lockdown, once I worked out how to shift the new way of working, it was all go, Le Mar told HuffPost UK. Just read your diary and now understand why you are not always on the show. That doesnt mean it doesnt bring its own stresses. Stay strong. It is understood that Eddie Nestor, 57, who is black, will move from his 5pm show to replace Elms in broadly the same slot Monday to Thursday. As I child I was never, ever bored. Dont want to spoil today as its my biggie. Help keep Eddie Nestor profile up to date. For those who do not know. Data released by the Creative Diversity Network (CDN) in October revealed the stark ethnic disparity in the UK television industry. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. The platform, worth over $100m (73m), was launched by tech entrepreneurs Paul Davidson and Rohan Seth in March 2020 but soared in popularity in the UK at the end of last year. Swayze and Niemi have been married since 1975. She credits her role in 1989'sGideon Oliver for "training" her for a three-year contract on All My Children, as well as for the lead role on the Fox series 413 Hope Street. I'm happy with that. So these are the scenarios that we may have to face up to: "Whatever happens I have made up my mind that I might have to be careful with the truth where she is concerned. You wouldnt be able to hear these voices by turning on the TV or radio.. My world of extremes only sees me healed or told that there is nothing anyone can do. SimoneOy! The audience hasnt changed, they are just seated somewhere else, and this was really encouraging, knowing that the audience are just waiting for you to deliver the goods. take care, keep safe and behappy. Real Talk with Eddie Nestor, Curtis Walker and the Boss Lady Lisa NestorT-shirt: http://bitly.ws/9DSZGo fund me: https://gf.me/u/ywu2uq what do I do now? Eddie its Jules from Manchester, happened on this site by accident and shocked and upset to hear you arent well, I dont know if this actually makes it to you but I hope so I hope the chemo has worked and that you are on the road to recovery. Good luck, God bless, keep that positive outlook cos our prayers will be with you all the way. jamalhi uncle i never knew dat u wos dat famous c u lytr any bi, Terry CHope everything works out for you Eddie.The drive time show aint the same without the voice of reason(ha ha)wishing you a complete recovery.Do your self a favour and listen to your wife and mother when as any women been wrong(ha ha). !P.sI got my news too about 4 weeks ago and have had my first treatment. Not any more. I listen to your show most days but this is my first time to go on your website. I got depressed and had to go for counselling and imagine this was just before the full diagnosis which fortunate for me was just a scare. Fewer than 5% of roles in Costume and Wardrobe, Hair and Make-Up and Set Design are filled by those from a BAME group, and fewer than 10% of programme contributions in Sound and Post Production. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, [an error occurred while processing this directive]. But, Men just notice what they have been doing all the time when the sh** hits the fan. At that time the waiting list was 9 months for treatment and his prognosis untreated was 6 months to live so we sold everything and I got another job on the nightshift and we paid for him to go to the US for treatment. The diary in my opinion needs to be published WHEN you have recovered, (not if, cos it will be when). The creeping TikTok bans. Just before I am due to have my treatment I turn into a complete idiot. According to our records, Eddie Nestor is possibly single. Please DO NOT change the Sunday show - it had the right balance between punch and tickle before you won the top prize so the format should be maintained. The comedian & broadcaster (to name a few of his many talents.) Thank you Lisa Nestor. Well I had a number of texts that said it went well and even my ever doubtful wife said she could not tell the difference and that it was nice hearing the sergeant read e-mails. Come on write that film script - call it "The Man" and guess who is going to get the starring role? Read about our approach to external linking. There is part of me that wants to run as far away from the hospital as I can because they are going to stick needles in me, poison me and make me feel ill again. The way you guys are is so funny, even though times are hard. A great big hug to your wife who I am sure is your tower of strenght. Bernard and Family. We will do two more months after the six just to make sure. Here he writes about his diagnosis, treatment and recovery. I know some people will be thinking he is strange, he should be resting, this is not what he should be worrying about, but everybody is different. Silimanjaro - Silimanjaro We are with you always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. My thoughts are with you, stay blessed. I've never phoned the show and even though I'm 37 and you are 30(hah! Work, family, friends, this diary and my wife all act as a positive in my life but I would be lying if I told you I did not and do not often go to some dark places. If work is what helps you through this we'll all be with you, every step of the way. hi uncle i never knew dat u wos dat famous c u lytr any bi, Hope everything works out for you Eddie.The drive time show aint the same without the voice of reason(ha ha)wishing you a complete recovery.Do your self a favour and listen to your wife and mother when as any women been wrong(ha ha). I dont know but trying is what is keeping me going. You would imagine the cancer would be quite big wouldnt you? We were trying to negotiate dates round my chemo. Best Regards. Now we're friends. I'm sending good wishes to you and your wife. You are my voice of reason on the radio, (I can't think of one subject I haven't agreed with you on), apart from your views on S.London (everyone knows it is best) and the fact that you are yet another southern Manc. Love Julesxxx. I see things visually, I should laugh but the scene with you screaming on the hospital been when the doctors drive 12 inch drills into your bone marrow is tragic, but when you wife says that if was to ever happen to her, she would make sure they put her to sleep first, and your reaction is pure comedy. Been focusing a bit on the negative recently. Think about all the wonderful experiences you have had and all the wonderful experiences you have to come. Up Next. How America moves beyond its racist past. And you must give life time. I believe that God healed you Eddie. I am praying for the best outcome for you; that you will beat this and be back to your Edgy Eddie self. I dont want the hide it under the table mentality any more, the award-winning motivational speaker added. In July 2015 Eddie Nestor, wife Lisa, manager Sarah Moore & fitness instructor Dave McQueen successfully climbed Mount. I will see you here for the world cup in 2010 - if not before! You are in: London > Radio > 94.9 Presenters > A-Z 94.9 Presenters > Hodgkin's Lymphoma diary, BBC London presenter Eddie Nestor was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma - cells in the lymph nodes that have become cancerous - in February this year. Love, hugs and best wishes to you and your familyLaurenxxxxx. God bless youXX. Yes, a woman like your wife. Emma our technician explained that I may have to come in a couple of times to get to the required amount. BBC London, 2nd floor, Egton Wing, BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA. The Mrs is gorgeous! We know how difficult it can be as my other half was diaganosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia in March 06. Eddie, I just wanted to affirm your strength and courage, this is not an easy time for you but remember Faith is like a muscle, it must be exercised to grow strong. I hope you have a complete recovery and a speedy one too. eddie i love your shows mate i couldnt beleve it when i heard you were ill hope you read these messages when you can get well soon and look forword to haveing you back 6 days a week very soon, Eddie i didnt know you was ill mate. This has been particularly poignant as the coronavirus outbreak and lockdowns have disproportionately impacted the lives of non-white groups from an increased likelihood of contracting the illness to being twice as likely to face unemployment. Your energy and humour are an inspiration, and your honestly about your downers. JackieD'ya know what - it's encouraging for me to hear your positive mental attitude because that is what is going to see you through your treatment and recovery! I made things up in my head, always have done. You two are a match made in Heaven.You guys brighten my afternoons with your playfull banter, and most of all the depth of your combined knowledge regardless what the subject.Drivetime is such a refreshing way to drive home, I sometimes enjoy being stuck in the traffic.I am sure with Gods help and the whole of the family praying for you, you will get thru this illness. Then I see the tears start to well up in her eyes as she explains {again} that things are not what they used to be, that I am ill and I stop and think. Keep up the good work. Dear Eddie, Hope you are feeling well today, i have been listening to your weekday show for some time now i look forward to 5pm as i drive around London, I find it is really enjoyable and sometimes challenging listening, i like your sence of humour and wish you all the very best in getting well again. I feel like I am but that is the way I feel. People in England seemed miserable at the time and shortly after when I got back, the UK went into lockdown. I was asking a lot of questions on my social media pages and many were engaged in discussing and debating the topics I posed, she told HuffPost UK. If my show is going to change I want to be at the heart of it. Login I hope the chemo doesn't make you too ill in the long term tho.Furthermore, without you london is only half as entertaining a place to be - still cool, but you know, lackingKeep your pecker up mate, and keep trying, even if it's all you can do.Peace. Feeling fine and still looking goodand my misses backs that!! It's the only thing that makes the traffic jams bearable! Weve just had a domestic. Numbers have been right up there at the front of all conversations this week and it is really scary. It is not the same without you. I know i always have a little dig every now and then Eddy but it's always a pleasure to hear you on the radio and the days you are away aren't quite the same. "I've had a lot of supportive people around me," she shared. (-: Owen Da TruthBest of wishes to you The Man! You know that. Joanne. Eating a lot of junk at the minute, just seems to be what I like, by the time I write my next diary entry, I'm hoping to have brought a juicer So I can start taking those vegetables that everybody tells me I should be having at the moment. (-: Best of wishes to you The Man! It's tough going but believe me, you will be a better person and appreciate everything a whole lot more once its over. The arrival of more Black shows is deeply welcomed, as far as Le Mar is concerned. I go back to work after nearly a week away. Originally we did it as a safe space for journalists. But I dont because that would be rude and as you know if you listen to my shows I am not rude. Blessing to you and yours, Joanne - SurreyHi Eddie, I enjoy listening to your show - you are a true inspiration. Video, 00:01:03One-minute World News, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. RegJust read your diary and now understand why you are not always on the show. I always enjoy your show. Too hot in April and too wet in June. I listen to your show most days but this is my first time to go on your website. Edward Augustus Matthew Christopher Nestor MBE (born 5 June 1964) is a British actor, stand up comedian, television and radio presenter, who is best known for his starring roles in The Real McCoy and Desmond's, as well as playing a small role in Trainspotting. Edward Augustus Matthew Christopher Nestor (born 1964) is a British actor, stand up comedian, television and radio presenter, who is best known for his starring roles in The Real McCoy and Desmond's, as well as playing a small role in Trainspotting. Wow. It's 8pm and I have just woken up, how did the show go? Missed you completely in casualty and then felt like I'd found an old friend when I discovered you were doing the graveyard shift on Choice. as for the wellness, as someone who spent some time in a coma last year and still may have to face major surgery suggest this. She appeared in a series of TV shows in the '80s and early '90s, including Gideon Oliver, Kojak: Ariana, and Kojak: None So Blind, Matlock, and many others, via IMDb. New platforms have sprung up, giving Black audiences access to the type of content that is being omitted from the mainstream. You've got the love of a good woman (your wife) and the backing of the whole of London (and Man U) in your corner!!! Contribute. We are learning more and the texts and messages sent to me after my shows make me want to give my time, for free, to help another person be better. If not for yourself, then for her and the rest of us you have to pull through. Lucky for us and her baby the doctor had studied Lymphoma Hodgkin's and non Hodgkin's. Eddie, just read about your situation. Eddie Nestor girlfriend, wife list. Love your show with Kath, Sunday I'm not often in to listen but love the show when I do. I would like to say she is now pregnant and beaten all odds, I'm not even sure if the doctors believed it when they scanned her and found the baby. waiting to go over and over the same questions). Whatever happens I have made up my mind that I might have to be careful with the truth where she is concerned. Izzy Oona Murphy. Whats more, Dixon is full of optimism for the upsurge in Black-led online discussions many of which she actually watches herself. We are here, and we're not going anywhere. Aston JonesEddie, Sorry mate, but you're having a real laugh about your age! ?Remember without women - men do not exist. God Bless. So by the goodness of God we have our light. We cant have you kicking the bucket at 30 can we :), my son had hodgkins just like u unfortuanetely for him he had to have three years chemo the tumours kept returning ,then it was radiotheraphy and still the tumours returned he has had a bonemarrow transplant that was in january and now he is doing really well and is back at school part-time its been hard on him but i do believe it has made him a strong person he intends o enjoy what life and if u stay strong and keep busy you will be just fine hope u get better quicker than my son all the best eddie my thoughts and my prayers are with u i will keep your picture and ask in prayer to keep u strong good look with your show x, It has a lot to do with attitude Eddie and yours is spot on! While doing an amazing job at keeping her personal life private,Headley has maintained a presence on social media where she promotes her work and highlights other nods to Black excellence. ". Pah! Lisa Edelstein stands at the height of 1.68m/ five feet and five inches. It's weird I seem to write this diary just before something big happens. I admire your courage. SharonMy friend. What she's been doing between the films? Dear Eddie,I am writing this with watery eyes,because i feel for you.and i care,You are a tough cookie and very brave you are a credit to BBC London. Maybe cos, now I can check up on you online, which is cool. Your wife is gorgeous and I echo Kath - How did you pull it off???? I do remember the hardest thing for all of us to deal with was other peoples sympathy! I love your drivetime show. Lisa Eddie - @LisaEddie11 Tried to chat with you, feel hate myself. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news including discounts to our events Best wishes to you and your wife, be strong and stay positive! The significance of these platforms is that mainstream media has veered more and more to the right over the past five and six years. Lately, a number of Black public figures, influencers and thinkers have been using Clubhouse to have important discussions about the topic of the day and create opportunities for individuals to nurture a sense of togetherness during these isolating times. julia childEddie its Jules from Manchester, happened on this site by accident and shocked and upset to hear you arent well, I dont know if this actually makes it to you but I hope so I hope the chemo has worked and that you are on the road to recovery. It was the reason we got married in the first place. what do I do now? ( I hated it when some one came up to me with that look on the face! Thankfully he is now in the clear,the staff at Barts were great.God Bless you. jonnie of brixtonMmmm.its one of your favourite 'know alls' from sarf' london..did i read correct?..your sunday show is a bit heavy?..oh dear!..do the 'powers that be' want a fluffy show,all dressed up with meaningless drivel about what is lovely about london?.give me a break,keep the show as it is,have a go at sgt and just be your self..anyway,keep plugging away,good days,bad days,it is what it is,i look forward to many years of hearing your voice i hope i have been pc enough..and if your bosses are reading this,give 'pops nestor' a pay rise,must go,feeling rough myself at the amount of brown nosing i just did.. TonyEEddie, you are among the braviest. Jean Lippetthello EddieI listen to your weekday program while colour printing in the darkroom, and you feel like part of my life. Young people have long since given up the terrestrial channels.. What is that about? Her ancestors enslaved mine. Eddie Nestor is a 58 year old British Actor born on 5th June, 1964 in Hackney, London, England. The character of Lisa McDowell was a central figure in Eddie Murphy's '80s cult classic, Coming to America. EllieWhen you are through all this, you will not be "The Man" you were, you will be "The stronger, better Man" this will be because you listened to "The Woman" she knows you and will not let you go without a fight, so listen to her.. Joanne from South LondonDear Eddie, I always listen to your drive time shows with Kath and your Sunday morning programme. Don't worry about the showyou ARE the show!You only have to open your mouth and we're all happy!! The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. It is the policy of the hospital to do six months no matter what. Eddie Nestor, who has presented a drive-time show on BBC Radio London for over ten years, launched his own online talk-show, #NoJoke, in June 2020 shortly after the first lockdown was rolled out. Good luck, God bless, keep that positive outlook cos our prayers will be with you all the way. You peronify what it is to be an archiever. Also, I was laughing out loud a lot of times reading your stuff, yes your ill but you have a great comic mind, but then again you made me understand what Shakespeare went on about, the fine line between comedy and tradgedy. AUGUST 13 - 19, 2015 THE VOICE 23 Cover story as a personal trainer could do anything. God bless you and your lovely wife. I knew many professionals in various fields, many of whom I have interviewed [over the years], so I invited them on each week to discuss and dispel myths especially in the areas of relationships and health.. In 2019, it was revealed that Headley would be returning to reprise her role as Lisa McDowell in the long-awaited Coming 2 America sequel, via Deadline, and fans are undoubtedly curious about what she's been up to since. God Bless. I cannot work. Video, 00:15:23, Two women, one big conversation. WinstonDear Eddie, Hope you are feeling well today, i have been listening to your weekday show for some time now i look forward to 5pm as i drive around London, I find it is really enjoyable and sometimes challenging listening, i like your sence of humour and wish you all the very best in getting well again. I admire your courage. I always feel like saying: Its the cancer, you should try it. FARMINGTON, CONN. Lisa Grace (Payne) Nestor, 50, of Farmington, Conn., beloved wife for 25 years of James Richard Nestor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2007, at her home. I have been looking at my rest days as bad days and getting myself depressed about it as opposed to looking at them as healing days so I can get back on the radio and have a fantastic week, knowing that I am one treatment nearer to being back to full health. Your grizzly style is what keeps me and many hundreds hugely entertained! We are seeing loads of live gigs and festivals just cancelled.. My confidence was boosted. How strange is that? We are both mothers with primary school age children and so its hard. Obviously we talked about it but really it was a no brainer. It was found during her postnatal examination. By the way: Great show! I saw Black History Month where Black programming went through the roof. Missed you completely in casualty and then felt like I'd found an old friend when I discovered you were doing the graveyard shift on Choice. How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race? It's tough going but believe me, you will be a better person and appreciate everything a whole lot more once its over. Love, hugs and best wishes to you and your familyLaurenxxxxx. In the film, Prince Akeem (portrayed by Murphy) set his sights on Lisa, played by Shari . Here he writes about his diagnosis, treatment . I am honoured that Lisa took. DianThanks for taking the time to update your wwider radio family. There are too many people who could benefit from the positive nature of your words and the very frank outpourings for it to be locked away on this website. Please DO NOT change the Sunday show - it had the right balance between punch and tickle before you won the top prize so the format should be maintained. On doing our first room, we realised nope, this needs to be a safe space for Black journalists. On August 3rd I will have my 8th treatment. Video, 00:01:37, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. (AP) "I want to live," he said. My wife is angry because she thinks I want to do too much, that I am not taking the time I need to heal. Eddie Nestor is a member of the following lists: 1964 births, English television actors and English comedians. I've become a very good cuddler. Time is a master my friend. We have to focus on the reward. Hi Eddie, have just read your diary and understand why you are not on air every day now. In April 2020, businessman and activist Paul Lawrence launched an online talk show called People Talk, which explored topics from relationships and entrepreneurship to sexual abuse and current affairs all from a Black perspective. God Bless You, PERRY O'HANLONHI EDDIE,AS A LONDON CAB DRIVER YOU HAVE HAD ME SHOUTING AT THE RADIO ON A NUMBER OF OCCATIONS.BUT THERE IS THING I CAN TELL YOU EDDIE BOY YOUR A GREAT LISTEN AND A GOOD ,HONEST,BRAVE AND CHARMING MAN KEEP THE FAITH GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK PERRY (SORRY ABOUT THE SPELLING), NickDear Eddie, I've been listening to your Sunday show for a few months now, and find it thoroughly entertaining.