DAY 45 - Alex's Diary

I’m busy as ever, so I’ve handed the reins over to another guest writer. Today it's Alex Davies, who's on a two-day trial as our Camera Assistant.

My day started at the ‘grand’ One Aldwych Hotel. We started by shooting some exterior shots of Varun approaching the hotel in a stunning Alfa Romeo Spider, then moved inside to get some general views. Cameraman Tim, he kindly took the time to teach me things about the camera and inform me about certain technical tricks of the trade.

Before lunch we went upstairs to film Varun’s room, the lovely 410! What an amazing room, boasting views of the Thames and Waterloo Bridge - it’s a prime location for anyone lucky enough to stay in such a Hotel.

Varun’s room even has a gym in it… which is great in theory but in practice can prove to be a little painful as Varun later found out when he was greeted by his personal trainer who works at the hotel!

One Aldwych even has its own personal screening room where you can view films or your favourite TV shows with your friends or family. So after lunch we filmed that, and stuffed our faces with popcorn!

We also visited the gym, where Varun skilfully avoided the personal trainer’s wrath by wearing flip-flops. How cunning! But exercise couldn’t be avoided when it came to the pool, it was either sink or swim. But as Varun put it he wasn’t really swimming – it was more like dawdling in water.

To finish the day off, we went to Paxton and Whitfield Cheese shop, to taste exquisite cheeses. I was amazed to hear the shop has been open since 1797. It has 200 different types of cheese, including one which costs £60 a kilogram. I must say you get what you pay for, it was mouth wateringly good!

Ever wondered what the best cheese for making cheese on toast is? Well, according to the assistant manager who works there it's strong cheddar or Caerphilly. However Rhuaridh (featured in the series) disagreed, insisting it was Lancashire… something to do with the way it melts.

Well that was our day, now I’m off home to enjoy a nice cold bottle of their delicious ale and make myself a round of cheese on toast!

Song of the Day: Fool’s Gold (Stone Roses)

Weather: Brad Pitt Gorgeous

Weight: A lady never tells!