23/05/2014 The One Show

Hello and welcome to your start of the bank holiday weekend One Show

- and as Chris is away we've called in the Kay - It's Vernon!

Nice to be back - particularly on a show where we've not one, but

One recently showed us that she's got the pins as well as

the pipes when she waltzed her way into the final four in Strictly.

well, she's the bearded diva who recently became the all-conquering

Tonight, we're unstoppable - please welcome, Sophie Ellis Bextor.

Hello. Nice to see you, one cheater. We rehearsed all of that

and non-it worked out. It is lovely to see you. Sophie, throughout

Eurovision, you are a massive fan? I am always quite into it. I went to a

Eurovision party a while back as Austria. I wore my Austrian dress.

You have been as to represent the UK in Eurovision before, but did not do

it. So we wondered what you would say to Sophie to convince her it

would be a good idea? It is a fabulous idea because it is such a

glamorous event. It is so much fun. It did look like a lot of fun this

year. It is extremely funny to watch it. You did call me a nerd when I

said I watched all of it. The fact that you watched the semifinals. I

did enjoy it. We must say a big congratulations. Thank you very

much. Tonight we are doing something called For Bextor or For Wurst. We

know you both have loads of fans, but can they tell who's fan is who

is? If you are a big fan of either of them, particularly an unlikely

fan, send us a photograph of yourself and put Conchita or Sophie

in the subject line. Sophie, it was washing hair. Conchita, it was

dressing windows. Me, it was promoting tune-up whilst wearing a

dolphin costume. I was the best banana labeller in Bolton. We are

talking about first jobs. One celebrity has sent the sun to get a

job to learn the value of money. We thought that was a good idea, so we

did the same to Alex Riley. Nine to five, minimum wage.

Half-hour lunch breaks. Not that terms you would associate with the

super rich lifestyle of the Beckham 's. It has been reported Brooklyn

Beckham is taking on a Saturday job in a coffee shop. That has wrought

me to Glasgow where you can learn a lot about life, especially in a

coffee shop. I am coming. Table six. OK. What can I get you? A

cappuccino, please. When you were growing up, what did your parents

teach you about the value of money? I would do the dishes when I was

younger and get ?1 a week. If you can learn about working from a young

age, it will benefit you in the future. You all finished here,

ladies? How did your parents teach you about the value of money? My

parents worked. My dad was a ship elder and then was a stay at home

mum. She then went and worked when we were a bit older. It was natural,

when you left school, you got the job. What did you learn about

working from a young age? Responsibility. Enjoy. Just like the

Beckham 's, Bill Monroe believes it is important to teach young people

the value of money. It builds up your own self esteem which is

important and it teaches you to stand on your own two feet. My own

children had part-time jobs, both working for myself, both encouraged

to do so and rewarded for it. It is important parents teach their

children the value of money and make their own way in life. It is time

for a well-deserved break. Or so I thought. My parents taught me the

value of money because if I wanted something I would save up for it. I

don't write things for the sake of buying it. How much did that cost?

?3 25. The cost of living is expensive these days. If Brooklyn is

watching, mine is a skinny latter-day. I will just have the

biscuits that come with the copy. What did your mum teach you the

value of money? I did have a couple of Saturday jobs. Working in the

hairdresser was hard. Extra cash, independence. The biggest example

they set is about working. Showing they were going out and earning a

living and that had consequences. You are a mother of three, so you

have to get them the same thing? Yes, I am trying to get them to do

chores, but the three-year-old is not getting his head around.

Conchita, you are close to your mother. You have attached to her on

your back. I do, yes. Why do you think you have a special bond with

your mum? Beside my grandmother, my mum is the most inspiring person I

have ever met. She is just supporting me all of the way, like

my dad. But a mum is different. What can I say? She is the wind beneath

my wings. Is it true you wanted the tower two of your mum because he

wanted to experience pain like your mum experienced when she gave birth

to you? I said that. My mum is not into tatters. She would be mad. So I

will get her on my back. Then she said, this must have been painful? I

said yes, you know how it is. I thought a little pain is OK. It has

been a whirlwind since you one Eurovision. It has been nonstop?

Unbelievable. My Eurovision. It has been nonstop?

Unbelievable. life has completely changed and I had to remind myself

every day, you actually won. Oh my God! I won. I cannot believe it. So

many great things have happened so far. I received flowers from Elton

John. Share treated. far. I received flowers from Elton

treated. You were watching! Let's relive the moment.

The winner is... Conchita Wurst. It is dedicated to everyone who

believes in the future of peace and freedom. You know who you are. We

are unity and we are unstoppable. Proud moment. The best news is, the

single is at number 17 this week. Unbelievable! Thank you so much. We

know Europe love you, and rightly so, you are fabulous. What was the

idea behind the beard and why did you think it had such an impact. We

have seen lots of drag acts but it is the beard that has caught

everybody's attention. I am not the only bearded lady on the globe. In

America that are a few sisters of mine. It was a process. It is like

growing up, I just grew into this stage persona and in 2010 it felt

right the way it was. I tried to be blondes, short and all of that. I

wanted to show everybody you can be who you want to be if you are just

happy. Don't get discriminated why just living your life. There has

been a bit of backlash. Men in Russia have shaved off their beards,

what do you say to those people? I don't focus on negativity at all.

You said it all in your acceptance speech. I had to say when

politicians, famous ones say that I am the reason why Europe will crush

into pieces! I had to say, I never received a bigger honour! They think

I am that powerful? ! Thank you. In those fields as well! I don't want

to disappoint you, but I'm just a drag queen. With 17 million cards

predict did to be clogging up the contraflow is this weekend, many

people will be filling out, tucking in. We have got some advice, get

down the M5. If, like me you spend hours on the

road, you will be familiar with the tedium of motorway journeys and the

banality of the motorway service station. They are pretty much the

same, bland, unimaginative and not the sort of place most people would

choose to eat. Not this one. I am getting a sneaky peek at the newest

service station in the UK before it even opens. This is the Gloucester

services on the M5 northbound where they just putting the finishing

touches. It is family run and independent and it looked and feels

different to the bog-standard offering. Nope big-name copy shops

but there is a butcher's counter. We have a big cafe where all of the

food we home make. Soup, hot food, bakery, sandwiches, everything is

home-made. Then we have a farm shop where we work with over 130 local

producers. Everything from bakers to Blueberry growers and livestock

farmers. What do you tell those people who say, there are no

fast-food restaurants? If they want McDonald's, we are not for them.

Don't think it is cheap, prices are typical of other service stations.

?3 for a hot drink and about ?8 50 for a main meal. Motorway services

are as old as motorways. The first was at Watford gap in 1959, the same

day the M1 went into operation. Sarah's family have run another

service station in Cumbria since 1972. Getting positioned to build

the slump saw them encounter objections from the big service

station chains. It is probably fair to say that the industry did not

want to see us create a second motorway service area. It is a

competitive market and they are keen to defend their patches. After three

years, planning was approved and the services were built at a cost of ?20

million. Sarah worked in partnership with the Gloucester Gateway charity

which hopes to get long-term unemployed people into work. 60 have

been taken on, including Kevin. I had a break down and clinical

depression. I contacted the college, they had a cake decorating It

started course. With that? It started with that. What does the job

mean to you? It means the world. It means everything. It's lifted me.

It's given me a purpose. It has given me something to aim for. When

you give someone a cake, the smile they give you, or the look on their

face, better than any medicine really for me. Can I try a bit? Go

on! I have to say, that is one of the best things I've ever eaten in a

service station. Brilliant! The next morning, the services officially

open their doors and the first cars roll up. Like all motorway services,

they will have to remain open 24/. 24/. 24/7. Will their first customer

go for the cheeses, meat, bread - no, just the loo. After all the

effort of people like Kevin, what is the verdict? The service was a bit

slow. I guess, being the first day. The smells as you walk in through

the door are absolutely fantastic. I'm quite sorry to hit the road

again. I never thought I'd say that about a service station. Jay is with

us. I have to say, you look like one of Conchita's backing singers? I did

this in honour. Six years ago I decided I ought to grow my hair in

honour of You look Conchita. Like my brother. Do I? I would be delighted

to be your brother. Brilliant. You said at the end of the film you were

sorry to leave. Not often does that happen when you visit a service

station. It's very nice. They are mostly expensive. Is there a reason

why the sandwiches are on premium? Other than companies wanting to make

profits? They by law have to provide certain services. They have to

provide two hours free parking, provide toilets, open 24-hours a

day. The sandwich you are paying for in the afternoon also has to be

available in the middle of the night. Plus, they can't really

advertise. They bring in these recognisable brands. The fast-food

chains we know of, they cost. There are lots of reasons. You are talking

about service station and Conchita... I'm here to serve. I'm

just listening. It's nice to visit a service station that hasn't got your

usual brands that we are used to seeing. Artisan breads and a

butchers, will it work? It work because there are quality there.

Service stations have a captive audience. You are thriving drooling

down a motorway, you are hungry and you need a pee. It's not your

average, it really isn't. The Staple is the good old sausage roll. You

have some here for us. Have you tried a sausage roll? No. Would you

like to? I'd love to. Have a bit of that. Dive in. We don't stand on

ceremony on the One Show. What do you fancy? The wild boar. That one

comes from a store owned by Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville. When I

reviewed that restaurant I Giggs and Gary Neville. When I

wanted to adopt it as my third child. It's the most extraordinary

If you thing. Survived the motorway the next stop on a great bank

holiday trip is the seaside. At least one great career has started

with ball games on the beach. least one great career has started

off for a day at the beach with one of Wales most famous sons, rugby

legend and BBC commentator Jonathan Davis.

The clutch is on the road somewhere there. Cheeky monkey! We are going

back to 1977. Hot Chocolate was number one. Jonathan was 14, his mum

would take him and his sister for days out. Driving them in the

family's little blue Morris Minor. We would fly down here, quicker than

you wouldn't believe. She likes to go around corners pretty fast. When

she was allowed to drive - Two wheels. I don't like driving. I

never have liked driving. The Morris Minor was the first British car to

sell one million. It gave a freedom to the family to come to their local

beauty spot. We used to do a lot of running on the beach together. A lot

of times Carla was left behind and crying. Can I say. I don't remember

the crying bit at all. Who won? My mum. At the start it was my dad

first, my mum second, then I was third. You were last. It took me a

while before I could race my mum. I was 14. No, you were 15. No, you

were older than that! For the young carefree Jonathan and the family the

previous 12 months had been terrible. Jonathan's father Len had

been diagnosed with cancer of the liver and died age just 44. It was a

tough period. We didn't really know what cancer was in those days.

No-one knew what it was. It just brought us closer together. We came

down here when he was recouper rating and had a special couple of

weeks down here before he passed away in December. How did you then

pick up. You have personal tragedy, two kids, how did you move forward?

We came to the beach. I could drive at that time. It was wonderful to be

able to get in the car and get away, you know, from everything for a

while. We went as a threesome really even tighter. Just the three of us.

We would run into the sea, in the rain. Naked! I'm only joking! The

tide would never have come in if we were naked! Was there a competitive

element in these games? YES! Very competitive. These two are terrible.

Are they Yes. Very competitive. Where do they get that from? From

their dad. You didn't buy Jonathan any presents, just a ball. As long

as he had a ball in his hand, he was fine. Like a dog. It wasn't long

before Jonathan went from playing on the beach to being on the world

stage. Getting his first senior cap for Wales against England in 1985.

When I was young, it was just a dream. Then the realisation of that

dream, when you walk out, it's a special moment. It was fantastic.

That was my proudest moment, representing my country. He

captained Wales and conquered the world of Rugby League. Back in the

old Morris Minor and heading home, I have one more question. Your

nickname is Jiffy, where does it come from? In my playing Kays. It

stuck with me. But why, Jiffy? I can't remember... Is it rugby talk.

I can't really remember. Get away with you. This one has a bell on

it... A great friend of mine. I used to spend many holidays myself on

that beach. Looked beautiful. It is nice. Lucky they got it on a nice

day. Lucky the weather was lovely. Sophie you released your album,

Wanderlust, this year, it has an Eastern European feel to it,

Bulgarian Choirs and folk tales, where did that sound come from? I

was in Europe and loved the romantic side of the culture. The landscape

and fairytales. I read Russian fairytales when I was little. They

are quite dark. I wanted to make an album that wasn't dance or disco I

could song write in a different way and tell stories. The next single is

about a waltz about a witch who takes your soul - You were good as

the waltz on Strictly? It's nice to do something We are different.

Hearing it now. It's called Love is a Camera. When is it released? At

the end of the June. In Glastonbury. What is it like doing Glastonbury? I

was in a band called The Audience when I last played Glastonbury.

Camping or glamping? I will be on a tour bus. You are on tour in

September? Touring the Yes. Whole album? Yes. Where is the tour going,

is it all around the UK I did the first half in April. Back in the

road in September. All around the place. The places we missed out last

time. Back in London This is again. The first single from the album.

This is Young Blood. # It's all OK

# Young blood # It's coursing through my veins,

it's real love # Here inside my heart it's

crystallised # Like it's framed in time... #

Has it been nice performing songs from the new album? Like you say,

the stuff you did prior has been dance music and disco? I still do

those songs, Murder on the Dancefloor. Richard is back in my

band, my husband, It has been a family affair. We have been having

an absolute ball. It's been great. Excellent. Lots of fun on the tour

bus? Yeah. Absolutely. Playing Jenga. Every time around the corner

- not again, guys! ? You have fans like Elton John and Cher. One

megastar has asked you to support her on tour, hasn't she, or so we

hear. Are the rumours true I have to set it clear now. I heard it too. I

was calling my manager I said - check your emails! What is this

about? What is it? He said - I'm sorry, we don't have official... No

news from Gaga yet. Lady Gaga. Would you do it? Are you kidding? Of

course. That look says 1,000 words. Earlier on we asked for photos of

your unlikely fans. So can you tell is it For Bextor or For Wurst. This

is the first one. This is Jack McGuire from Leeds. Is For Bextor or

For Wurst? He is very sweet. I will go with Sophie. It is, yes. He is a

big Sophie fan. Thank you for that. The next one. This is Victoria

Simpson. The next one. This is Victoria

Wurst. Game for everybody. Conchita this time, I think. YES! Very This

is good. Ben from Norfolk, what do you think? For Wurst. Well done.

Kenneth, For Bextor or For Wurst? Are you coming to my gigs, Kenneth?

YES! This is from Tess Daly. That was earlier on this evening. You

stole my dress. It's for you! There you go. Thank you for tonight. What

a fun show. Thank you so much. Good luck Sophie with the new single as

well and the tour. To you, for G.A.Y tomorrow night. That will be quite a

night, isn't it? Never forget "rise like a phoenix... #

Thank you very much, Veron for being here. . I'm back on Monday. Until

then, goodbye.