Best wishes to you and your wife, be strong and stay positive! 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. Good to hear you back on the show ( 25.09.07 )All the best mate. look after yourself! i also like "the sergeant" read out e-mails, but why hasn't she got a name? The character of Lisa McDowell was a central figure in Eddie Murphy's '80s cult classic, Coming to America. The Legend of Korra actress, Lisa Edelstein has a brilliant career. We are with you always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. My thoughts are with you, stay blessed. 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. People in England seemed miserable at the time and shortly after when I got back, the UK went into lockdown. take care, keep safe and behappy. New one in place. We are not shy about making our feelings known that this is done in a very constructive way.. God bless youXX. TiloHi Ed,your sunday show rules! It is always a pleasure to listen to your double act with Kath. 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. Video, 00:01:37Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. Jane of Waltham AbbeyHi Eddie, have just read your diary and understand why you are not on air every day now. Lisa Eddie's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl by Bchrome, 17 May, 2017. Hosting the rooms centred around Black women journalists experience in the industry allowed us to hone in on our topics and how we can create this room to be a humble and safe environment for them to share. In her personal life, she got married and divorced from rapper-actor Christopher Martin of the rap duo Kid 'N' Play. Love Julesxxx. Deborah Williams, chief executive of the Creative Diversity Network, says theres still a long way to go. We have a pattern that sets in at the moment with the chemo, which is that I have it on a Friday, Saturday the energy levels start to run down a bit, Sunday Im right on the wire and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I am completely flat out. Eddie I love your show and listen to it whenever I can. Video, 00:04:20How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race? Jonnie of Brixton..LISTEN UP NESTORi hope the tests in August go well,and here's why..i know its good to have it in print for the rest of your 'fans' to agree with me..we need you kept on the radio because of the following..your acting skills are woeful,you aint denzil,you have no personality,on a good day you still frighten animals with your looks,self opnionatedand of course the most important reasonto keep the 'looks' of a thirty something',you must never been seen in public ..well thats about it,keep drinking the juices,lots of love I AM WATCHING YOU NESTOR!!!! By the time I had finished they all seemed to know me by name, it was horrible and embarrassing. Wow. is it 'coz she'd otherwise ask for more money and since she's such a devoted follower of B.B. We literally decided to create Black Womans Hour three weeks ago after seeing racist white women constantly platformed and Black women constantly policed in mainstream spaces, Ava Vidal, creator of new programme Black Womans Hour (BWH), told HuffPost UK. So i read it and just wanted to wish you luck with all that's happening in your life, and hope you hold those positive thoughts because they will get you through. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In addition to amplifying perspectives from within minority ethnic communities for all audiences to enjoy, these platforms have helped to create digital safe spaces for people of colour. insta@lisa.nestor - YouTube You will be well. Been listening to the show with Cath for ages but today is the first time I have read your diary. The first numbers concern my mum who has helped bring my weight back up to 12st after watching it fall to 11st 3lb in the days immediately after coming out of hospital. Keep up the good work. So i read it and just wanted to wish you luck with all that's happening in your life, and hope you hold those positive thoughts because they will get you through. 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. We know how difficult it can be as my other half was diaganosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia in March 06. I realised that people wanted to talk and have conversations, not just about Covid or lockdown, but about life issues. Steph also known as Sushi answers her phone to me at odd times with odd requests for e-flyers and clips of the show. Video, 00:09:32Why is it so hard to hire black police? Do us all a favour and get yourself well quicktime. I'm sorry to read of your illness and just wanted to tell you that just after we met 25 years ago, my partner Jon discovered that he had Hodgkins. Eddie comes live from Notting Hill Methodist Church. Your energy and humour are an inspiration, and your honestly about your downers. 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. I dont know but trying is what is keeping me going. Its truly a collaborative effort and the team mainly consists of young producers, the broadcaster explained. And I am grateful. Nestor, whos also an acclaimed actor and comedian who starred in iconic Black series The Real McCoy, added: The difference with this show is I am the real me and the show tells stories from an unapologetically Black perspective. Connect any celebrity with Eddie Nestor to see how closely they are linked romantically! Funny that, we used to have loads of arguments and they would last for ages. A strict old maid aunt and a widower, in search of a wife, were beginning to fall for each other but they refused to admit to the attraction The chemo has not worked at all. Will I ever be a father? I love your drivetime show. God Bless. "I don't think in terms of competition and stardom," she told the LA Timesin 1988. I dont want the hide it under the table mentality any more, the award-winning motivational speaker added. "That's all I can really say. I knowtried itand it works wonders.I have a feeling that you are on your way back to perfect health. politics, right?! Video, 00:15:23, Two women, one big conversation. ?Remember without women - men do not exist. Originally we did it as a safe space for journalists. 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 Dont Miss Out!Sign Up Today! ireneHi Eddie , i don't normally read the front page when i turn on my computer, but for some strange reason today i did, first time ever and there you were. I feel lead to say this to you and i hope you receive it well "Look to Jesus for your healing. Eddie Nestor estimated net worth is $10 million US dollars. 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. Eddie Nestor - Wikipedia How strange is that? She was born in May 2016 and is currently 5 years of age, based on the available information on her birth year. Make sure she knows how much you love her. Whats more, Dixon is full of optimism for the upsurge in Black-led online discussions many of which she actually watches herself. It's tough going but believe me, you will be a better person and appreciate everything a whole lot more once its over. If she does have to go back around about the 19th it will not be with the worry of her big son and his bad news hanging round her neck and pricking at any conscience. What is that about? what do I do now? Hi Eddie, I've not heard your radio show, but came across your diary a few weeks ago and look forward to catching up with you each week. Come on write that film script - call it "The Man" and guess who is going to get the starring role? When she wasn't acting on-screen, Headley has dedicated time to mentoring young girls and women through the nonprofit organization Saving Our Daughters. 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. As Covid has naturally led to the decline of live events, creatives around the world have found that having events indoors is the most effective and safest way to stay connected with fans. Your wife is gorgeous and I echo Kath - How did you pull it off???? lots of love xxxxxx. It was found during her postnatal examination. I'll think of you Eddie and your wife. Is it something I have done? 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. Silimanjaro - She is the beautiful, talented wife of Eddie Nestor. I am one of the silent majority who have marvelled at your wit on the Real Mckoy (still catching bits on UTube), been surprised at you turning up in Trainspotting. The significance of the increase in Black-led online talk shows during the pandemic is that they are organic, born from a situation outside of our control, he said. SimoneOy! Dont want to spoil today as its my biggie. Video, 00:01:12, WATCH: Huge fire burns after Indonesia depot explosion, Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine. Your a positive role model to our young black people and we need more respresentation from black people in a position of authority to address the youth of today. Maybe cos, now I can check up on you online, which is cool. At the moment you're having to trust that your treatment will be a success and that's what makes your faith muscles grow stronger! Do you really want to carry on being the man or are you going to listen to the woman who invariably has to clean up the mess? We trust you to make any changes subtle ones.We send our love to you and yours and wish you a speedy and full recovery.Best wishes. 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). Covering Cameroon the listener and they are diverse based on some of the 'regulars' also make the show work. I am a man and I know what I am doing; I know how hard I can push myself, blah, blah, blah. eddie nestor wife lisa - Grmmuskogee.org Now we're friends. A great big hug to your wife who I am sure is your tower of strenght. READY TO RUMBLE: (l-r) Eddie and his wife Lisa Eddie's manager Sarah; his wife Lisa; Eddie; and trainer Dave . 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. I continue to have you in my thoughts. 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. God Bless. Helen Fox (Bown)Hey EddieYou still make me smileXXXX. With lockdown, once I worked out how to shift the new way of working, it was all go, Le Mar told HuffPost UK. For years, we sat in meetings [with television executives], saying we need this, we need that, now, we are saying, let us show you. So take your timeLisa's rightyou need to rest, however boring and depressing that might bebut I'm sure you'll find a good balance. Just not right. DianThanks for taking the time to update your wwider radio family. We had John Barnes on the second episode and we were pleasantly surprised at the outcome. It wasnt until another nurse came in who remembered me from Casualty (the Show) that she could properly recall how much pain I had caused her. It would probably be alright but just in case. Eddie, Sorry mate, but you're having a real laugh about your age! Joanne. We have seen John a lot on our screens over the past couple of years but we only ever get soundbites from him. RegJust read your diary and now understand why you are not always on the show. This type of change normally takes a few months to bed in and there are usually some things you try which just dont quite work for one reason or another. Tim Henman at Wimbledon. You have a wicked sense of humour.Best wishes to you - stay positive. So THE MAN that you are I am sure appreciates THE WOMEN you have.Take Care and keep going xxx. Eddie, you are among the braviest. No story has got to me like this one. Stay strong. Then I read it and you mention the text I sent you. 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. I was, successful crowdfund campaign for more episodes. I have just been given the all clear since being diagnosed in January. My name was called and I was shown to a room, there were magazine's in a corner and it felt weird FOUR times I had to go back. A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father and how he should approach conversations with his own children about racism. AUGUST 13 - 19, 2015 THE VOICE 23 Cover story as a personal trainer could do anything. How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race? I saw Black History Month where Black programming went through the roof. There is no area that cannot be discussed.. 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. Angie Le Mar, widely hailed as the UKs first lady of Black comedy, hosted her very own An Audience With event just before Christmas, which treated Zoom attendees to a night of laughter, special guests and funny stories. not worth it? Keep up the good work and you are always in my thoughts and prayers, also I have all my friends praying for you now . Black journalists account for just 0.2% of working UK journalists, according to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. @eddienestor and his wife share their story and when they had to talk to their young children about race. Presented alongside his wife Lisa Boss Lady Nestor and comedian Curtis Walker, the show typically broadcasts via Youtube, Facebook and Instagram Live every Sunday afternoon and just concluded its second series. take care, keep safe and behappy. KevinGood to hear you back on the show ( 25.09.07 )All the best mate. In and out (so to speak). Just before I am due to have my treatment I turn into a complete idiot. Can I jump straight back in? I wish you all the best and lots of vitual hugs and cuddles!!! ". Video, 00:00:36Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. Then theres Naiya, who is pretending to study at university, and makes up the weekly opening titles and Sharon, who sorts out all promotion and finance; Curtis Walker who is just trying to eat and Boss Lady Lisa who is trying to stop me from eating.. We are here, and we're not going anywhere. LISA GRACE (PAYNE) NESTOR - Daily Press It's not easy when you're put on the spot and challenged like that. By the way, in Kath's words, "How did you get her?!" 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. I think you give it an edge because you are so opinionated. 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. Been focusing a bit on the negative recently. He used the platform to challenge disinformation around Covid-19 and host important conversation about the pandemics impact on ethnic minority communities. @eddienestor and his wife share - Black Youth Excellence - Facebook Whatever Happened To The Actor Who Plays Lisa In Coming To America Max Charles Murphy. 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. Be strong think positive and my love and support is with you. The creeping TikTok bans, Hong Kong skyscraper fire seen on city's skyline. HI 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), Dear Eddie, I've been listening to your Sunday show for a few months now, and find it thoroughly entertaining. That is true love. How much time and money, I wonder, each year is wasted in the NHS by people not turning up for appointments? Excellent show as always. 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. Went to the hospital for an ultrasound today (to see if the clot has cleared up from the infection in my arm) and it is surprising just how many people you get to know when you have been in and out of a hospital for four months or so. Silimanjaro - Silimanjaro I am sick and yes I might die but there are people much worse off than me. Feeling fine and still looking goodand my misses backs that!! It also highlighted a serious shortfall in representation in background craft roles. Video, 00:01:03One-minute World News, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. waiting to go over and over the same questions). ( I hated it when some one came up to me with that look on the face! The Mrs is gorgeous! Bernard and Family. Though the app is in beta stage and currently under development, this has raised concern among privacy advocates. The way you guys are is so funny, even though times are hard. Lisa Edelstein | Bio - affair,married,salary,net worth,house,tv show Video, 00:01:23, Watch: Matt Hancock message row in 83 seconds, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages. Now I look through the window, wait for things to become clear and find a way to back down.I do wonder whether I will ever be The Man again. Up Next. Hailing from Queens herself, Headley had already received praise for her beauty prior to starring in the 1988 film. If you are of an age (and at 30, I am) they ask you if you would like to freeze your sperm as chemo can, in some cases, render you infertile. I start my day with your Sunday show.I also managed to tune in on my way home. Lucky for us and her baby the doctor had studied Lymphoma Hodgkin's and non Hodgkin's. Eddie, your diary is great. Read about our approach to external linking. I think you give it an edge because you are so opinionated. Oy! Despite its boom in popularity, Clubhouse has a number of security issues relating to how users data is shared. The significance of these platforms is that mainstream media has veered more and more to the right over the past five and six years. ANYTHING you belive WILL BE - look at me. Hey Eddie, I'm a first time blogger so you can't be rude ok. She's always had quite a support system. Not nearly as nervous as last time but feel like so much has happened in a week. Mark SmithEddie, just read about your situation. New platforms have sprung up, giving Black audiences access to the type of content that is being omitted from the mainstream. The show attracted hundreds of listeners each week during its Zoom, Youtube and Facebook broadcasts. We have found a way to bypass the middleman and communicate with the people with no edit and no filter. Eddie Nestor Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family I have Non Hodgkins. It was as though she was saying "Real Men" do it in one go. Or the one that I pretend - to everyone - has not even crossed my mind. If it aint broke Hi Eddie love to you and your family, just delighted when I tune in and hear your voice. We have done this by respecting all of our guests and potential guests, whatever their point of view is. I have tried to explain my Blackness, I have been in the rushed together diversity meetings, I have been in many debates about how we can move forward as a multi-culture society, I have been at the so-called table, only to find out it is pure lip service. We heard the pain of grown men who were suffering and who are now doing workshops to help others. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Don't worry about the showyou ARE the show!You only have to open your mouth and we're all happy!! Stay strong. Women have a way of doing that. I wondered why you weren't on every afternoon - just saw the websiteget well soon and be back with Kath doing the double-act! A big thanks also has to go to the oncology staff at East Surrey Hospital Redhill and The Royal Surrey Guildford. Vidal, whos a lauded comedian, presents the show alongside Ayisha Vigneswaren. BBC London, 2nd floor, Egton Wing, BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA. Keep working as much as you can as it will keep those positive thoughts flowing.