Tony
28-03-2008, 09:06
Wikkid. (http://www.thestar.co.uk/features/40-years-of-Look-North.3916785.jp)
40 years of Look North: We're keeping it real says Christa
HARRY and Christa have quite a following among the watching public - and viewers aren't afraid to let them know how they feel.
Whether they're covering hard news or light fillers people are quick to judge and pick the phone.
"I could do a really hard-hitting interview with Conservative leader David Cameron," says Christa. "Then someone will ring up and say they hated my earrings. You can't get big-headed in Yorkshire.
"One time this chap came up to me and said: 'where do I know your face from? Do you keep that fruit and veg stall up so-and-so street? You look a bit like that Christa off the telly but you aren't her. I've seen her up close and she's dog rough in real life.'
"I can't be the pretty little television presenter, I'm 50 years old and a size 14.
40 years of Look North: We're keeping it real says Christa
HARRY and Christa have quite a following among the watching public - and viewers aren't afraid to let them know how they feel.
Whether they're covering hard news or light fillers people are quick to judge and pick the phone.
"I could do a really hard-hitting interview with Conservative leader David Cameron," says Christa. "Then someone will ring up and say they hated my earrings. You can't get big-headed in Yorkshire.
"One time this chap came up to me and said: 'where do I know your face from? Do you keep that fruit and veg stall up so-and-so street? You look a bit like that Christa off the telly but you aren't her. I've seen her up close and she's dog rough in real life.'
"I can't be the pretty little television presenter, I'm 50 years old and a size 14.