I was intrigued to learn whilst researching this week's story about the Cornish nutters threatening Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver that the former is the uncle of Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules.
In the spirit of informing you further dear reader and making sure the story was correct I attempted to contact Jules for confirmation.
Given his extraordinarily busy summer schedule - with gigs stretching from London to Ibiza to Greece to Holland - I didn't expect a reply for a wee while, but fair play to the lad he came back within a few hours.
I asked whether the pair of them exchanged cooking tips and whether Mr Stein could ever be found throwing shapes on a podium to some bangin choons.
His considered reply:
Hi DanThanks for your mail. I see my uncle 4-5 times per year, and generally talk about family rather than work matters, but I'm sure my cooking would be better than his mixing (of tunes...)
All the best
Jules
Sounds like a new reality TV programme to me. A three-course meal each and a 30-min house music each and the audience votes on who's best..... Ready, Steady, Mix...
Can't be any worse than Big Brother
