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The Smiths! Judge Dredd! Blackadder!

Or, what I did this morning at Latitude. Despite feeling relatively delicate today (ah, bless the pear cider), a gentle stroll round the Latitude site does wonders for the constitution.

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Or, what I did this morning at Latitude. Despite feeling relatively delicate today (ah, bless the pear cider), a gentle stroll round the Latitude site does wonders for the constitution.

It’s getting really busy here already — the Comedy Arena was packed by 1pm when Lee Mack came on. I like Lee Mack — he’s got an easy-going, engaging way about him, perfectly suited to the lazy Saturday morning vibe. He does some good jokes about Franz Ferdinand, predictive text and jugglers. Which makes me wonder: does every comedian at every festival do jokes about jugglers..?

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In the Film & Music Tent, there’s Dunya Dinlemiyor, a Turner Prize nominated installation featuring a collection of Turkish Smiths‘ fans performing karaoke of their favourite Morrissey/Marr hits. It’s quite touching, seeing these people sing their hearts out in front of the camera.

Then it’s back out, and another stroll. I see people dressed as cats, men in skirts, didgeridoo players and the usual array of colourful festival freaks. Farah got some great pictures, too.

SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE SPOTTED AT LATITUDE BETWEEN 1pm AND 2pm

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** Richard Curtis. He wrote Blackadder and Four Weddings & A Funeral. He is possibly richer than most A list rock stars.

** Don Letts. He practically invented the punky reggae party, don’t you know. He was spotted crossing a bridge, sporting very impressive dreads.

** Pat Mills. The man who created Judge Dredd, which makes him a Cultural Legend. This is quite exciting, in a geeky comic fan way.

** The Hold Steady. Ambling through the site, carrying their equipment. And pushing a wheel barrow. This is rock news.

Later, I hope to see Dylan Moran in the Comedy Arena, and Roger McGough is broadcasting a special edition of his Radio 4 show, Poetry, Please, which I’d like to catch.

Off, now, to see Annuals. More later!

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