FirstWord SUPERGRAN
As Supergran, a grandmother with superpowers, she brightened and lightened the hearts of youngsters everywhere. Granny Smith, aka Gudrun Ure, talks roast chicken, pensioners and Barack Obama First record you ever bought I’ve never bought a record.
Last time you were chatted up The chance would be a fine thing! First film that really moved you I have not a clue.
Last lie you told I’m too goody-goody.
First movie you ever went to on a date We didn’t – the war was on and nobody was around.
Last time you cried I don’t do crying.
First thing you do when you get time off work I go to bed. Last great meal you cooked Simon Hopkinson’s roast chicken with lemon for my family – I can recommend it.
First crush I had a great admiration for my history teacher. Last book you read Barack Obama’s autobiography – fascinating.
First piece of advice you were given I don’t remember being given any.
Last time you were starstruck? I don’t go in for being starstruck. First thing you would do if you ran the country Pensioners would get a much better deal.
Last meal on earth - what would it be? A very nice cannelloni.
First song you would sing at karaoke Oh no! Have you ever exploited your position? Never.
First time you realised you were famous I’m not.
Last time someone criticised your work I don’t remember. First word used by friends to describe you Possibly ‘private’.
What was the first concert ever attended No idea. Last time you bought someone flowers For a friend’s birthday party.
How many times did I get up in the night for the loo? Last thing you think of before sleep Will I get to sleep?
Your last extravagant purchase White shoes – they cost a fortune but were beautiful. Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it A mail-order skirt and top.
First thing you think of when you wake up in the morning ■ Supergran The Complete First Series is out on DVD on 10 August, Network DVD release, RRP £19.99.
WeLike The things making our world just that little bit better
■ This week, we’re taking comfort in ordinary things. Like using celebrity skin tones to describe how strong you’d like your tea: everything from an extra- milky Dita Von Tea-se to a
robust cup of Sheridan.
Still using Yearbook Yourself on Facebook? We’re
all about MadMen
Yourself.com these days. This is what our assistant editor and designer would have looked like in the 1950s. In their heads. We’re also enjoying the large proportion of Brit actors who’ve graced The Wire popping up in episodes of things like Holby City. We mean you, Lester Freamon. Finally, we like supporting local independent sandwich shops. Round at List Towers we’re rather unimpressed with the fact that a large baguette chain has sprung up next door to us. We will carry on taking our lunchtime sustenance from The Little Inn on St Mary’s Street in Edinburgh and Where The Monkey Sleeps on Glasgow’s West Regent Street, thank you very much.
2 THE LIST 20–27 Aug 2009