Last Tuesday we were joined by Debbie (Randle), Andy and Vanessa from Radio 1 Newsbeat as they were excited about creating a piece on tombstoning for Radio 1 and the Newsbeat website. It wasn't the best day for film and radio work as the 'British summer' blessed us with high winds and light showers, but after many delays (Newsbeat originally wanted to join us last summer but we couldn't arrange a date everyone was available) we decided to go ahead with it and make a decision on the conditions when we arrived at Stair Hole. I spent the two previous days confirming and re-confirming tide times and depths, and also checking the wind forecast as we were seeing high winds moving in from the Atlantic. Ordinarily a wasted trip isn't too much of an issue, but we didn't want to have the Newsbeat team drive down from London if the winds were going to make it too dangerous to jump. As it was a Tuesday and the day job had to be finished first, we arranged to meet at Stair Hole around 6.30pm about an hour before high tide. On meeting up and checking the area, we allayed any fears it was too windy and got on with fulfilling the requirements Newsbeat had of us. This comprised a piece for radio and some footage for an introduction on the Newsbeat website. It worked out perfectly as the wind continued to calm during the onshore interview, and a bright and pleasant evening emerged from the grey clouds. I think Newsbeat were surprised at the scrabble down to the waters edge and the swim out to the jumping spots. Access to some of the jumps and the less than tropical conditions proved this was more of a hobby than a fleeting interest and they were really happy with the footage captured. Unfortunately they were unable to take part in the actual jumping (I believe for work insurance reasons) but they were (wet)suited up and Andy swam across to film us from below the jump to get an alternate angle to the footage from the shore. Job done we all headed back to the car park and discussed what happens next. They were returning the next day to interview a RNLI Lifeguard from Swanage to get a balance for the piece, and editing would begin the following (this) week. I'm looking forward to seeing how it is received and if there is a similar response to an earlier visit from 'The Times'. Links will appear on this site when I receive them from the BBC.