I watched The Undertones single video's last week. I'm sure it's been mentioned before but were the boys responsible for the advent of boy band synchronised dancing ? - see the end of My Perfect Cousin.

Great STW pics George. While I am sure it changed again yesterday what's the mood and the feeling over there ?

Is it more likely that the documentary would be shown on BBC digital rather than BBC1/2 in the future. As for New York I did go to ground zero which was very sombre. My helicoptor flight was not allowed to fly over Manhattan and had to restrict itself to flying over the Hudson River. Once you got closer to middle Manhattan, where my hotel was, there was nothing to indicate that you were in a city that had only recently been hit by disaster. They do take a greater pride in the US flag and any form of patriotism than we do in the UK though.

to anyone whos lives in derry did you see the article in the derry journal it show myself cliff henry and the headline said to are to you to old to pogo at 40 [i think not if in doubt come to cork and dublin and see]vinny did you have anything to do with the pic if so can i have a copyso talk to lot soon

sorry about the first posting it should have said to old to pogo at 40 sorry

jon did you get my e mail if so i have two copys left so if anyone wants one can they e mail there address thanks

Steve, It is Oswestry In Shropshire. It had me confused for a while. Funny enough I'm giving a talk in Oswestry about Skateparks on Saturday before I get ready for Brixton. They did originally want it for the Sunday, but I told them sorry but you will have to drag me there screaming and kicking if I am to miss 'The Undertones' film. So they moved it forward.

hello lee have just read your e mail yes i still want the moondogs video just let me know when you have them i will pay any costs thanks see ya

Lets not forget The Skids 'Absolute Game' LP either...Good use of digerredo(?) on their. A Talk on Skateparks Derek!...Do tell more?

Hi Liam - have resent my address - hope you get it this time - the wonders of lost email...thanks a lot

Glad to see you've got your priorities right Derek! Can't wait for Sunday. Arrived home from work tonight to find a package resembling a video and a Northern Ireland postmark. Tried to shout 'YESSSSS!!!' but alas nothing came out (and no, I haven't watched it - what willpower eh!). Thanks Wilke, I'll try and call you tomorrow so if you find yourself talking to a croaking frog, you'll know it's me.

Isn't there a link to The Derry Journal so we can see the picture? How dare they suggest you're too old to pogo at 40 - we'll show 'em, won't we (just before we all collapse outside!).

Take a tip from me Lindsay - don't watch the video until you've seen the film. The longer version is just so much more complete. I've got a copy of the TV version and if anyone wants to borrow it I'll send it to them provided they promise to return it. Yes Wilke I'll be up with Terri Hooley on Saturday but I'm not sure I'll have time to go for a drink but I'll definately see you in the Strand cinema.

Can't make the Moondogs Julius but hope you can get to Dublin. The Skids would be a great name for a Skatepark don't you think?

Great pics George. Gutted I wont be there on Sunday but have a ball all you lucky people that are going. 'absolute game ' is IMO the best Skids LP. Are you one of these supercool baggy skateboarders now Derek? Will Cliff have to start making the T shirts in huge sizes now. My 11 year old got some skateboard Tshirts for his birthday - Small size and they would fit me - hey not a bad idea to feel thin again without cutting out the beer. Lindsay - at least you can still type with no voice