For me multiculturalism is a huge part of what makes London so attractive. And yet, for others this is precisely what puts them off. 

Sorry parents, I know your kids are perfect, but sitting next to a four year old playing Peppa Pig on an iPad without headphones can be rather testing.

We recently moved into a new home in Tenerife. My boyfriend is worried about me because I still don’t know how to use the kitchen tap.

What does it mean to be British? It’s a simple question with many answers and one that’s seems more relevant than ever. I think a good example of a very British statement came from Radio 2’s Ken Bruce.

Tune into BBC Radio 2 this Friday night at 8pm for a special concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Recorded at the Chichester Festival Theatre - Ken Bruce invites you to take your partners for an evening at the dance.

Once a year, to mark the end of their world cruise, the six star luxury Crystal Serenity stages a spectacular show with over 30 musicians, acrobats and a cast of singers and dancers. As the ship was docked in Monaco, this year’s theme was the Monte Carlo Casino and I was delighted to perform a tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy.

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“It just would not be Christmas without Gary Williams kicking off the festivities at the Crazy Coqs. The opening number ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ contains the line “Have a party tonight” and a party is exactly what Williams, the consummate performer, conjures up.”

“Gary's clear and resonant voice, coupled with his perfect tuning and diction, goes a long way to delivering this collection with aplomb.”

“…an album that harks back to the golden age of elegant lounge jazz and big band swing, though, throughout there is a contemporary edge…”

“This album is of outstanding excellence…”

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“...why did I constantly play this album on repeat for about three hours? ...it may have something to do with the silky-smooth tones of Gary Williams’ voice rendering songs I had never heard before but I am sure I will be hearing a lot more of in the near future.”

I spend a lot of time in Tenerife and wanted to find out if the tap water was safe to drink. So I tested it myself. The results are surprising.

“The songs that he has written with Jon Nickoll are definitely in the style of those classic tunes, and the lyrics are nicely crafted in the same tradition, but with a somewhat more contemporary feeling.”