Richey's sister on Radio 4

[Thomas]

she's cute.

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by Mr Inconspicuous

Thanks for the headsup Neon Girl, I always seem to miss these things even though I'm listening to the tv/watching the radio 24/7. Moving but uncomfortable listening at times. Didn't sound like she's too close to the other Manics but maybe she preferred to focus on Richey as just another missing person rather than as a 'rock star'.

Yeah, probably wants to keep it seperate to avoid media speculation etc.

[Christo82]

It's so sad when she talks about having to write a letter explaining why the family thinks Richey is dead in order to get him declared officially dead. How hard must that be to write when you kind of have to block out the side of your brain that holds on to the hope of him returning.

[Cassie]

Originally Posted by Christo82

It's so sad when she talks about having to write a letter explaining why the family thinks Richey is dead in order to get him declared officially dead. How hard must that be to write when you kind of have to block out the side of your brain that holds on to the hope of him returning.

Yeah, I agree with you. It must have been heartbreaking for her and her family. I mean trying to write down why they think that he will never come back home when they still have that tiny hope that he will appear in your doorstep one day.

I have a very soft spot for the Edwards family and not only because of Richey. It is because they seem so kind hearted and gentle people.

Rachel is a very brave person and I'm sure that she will find out what happened to her sweet brother.

[Jimbojambo]

Thanks for posting this, a very touching interview with Rachel. It always makes me think whenever James or Nick mention how difficult his disappearance has been for Richey's family but to hear that it really hits home. She sounds like she's got a lot of strength and she and Graham and Sherry must have been through hell over the past 15 years. You can only hope that someday they can put this to rest.

[lovesean4ever]

Originally Posted by Cassie

Does anyone know how did it go for her??

Aye

[Takk]

You aren't richey's sister are you?

[Porco]

Good interview, dignified lady.

Did anyone else notice / be amused by the surname of the poet featured on the same programme?!!

[Dext37 Fielding]

Originally Posted by Takk

You aren't richey's sister are you?

Seans Wife??

Seans youngest computer expert Child???

Good call though Takk ;0

[mrsmanics]

How about the as yet unmentioned option: None of the above.

[The Gutless Wonder]

Well how did she do then Lovesean? And how much money was eventually raised? Don't keep it under your hat gal!

[Stillborn Christ]

Still up at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00r8b1f

Item starts at 32:50 just after a lighthearted interview with Sandi Toksvig.

[mrsmanics]

Thanks for that. Rachel always comes across as so dignified and intelligent. She's right about the level of pressure Richey must have been under from obsessive fans who hero-worshipped his problems, too. I doubt they did it necessarily maliciously, but it can't have helped. The level of composure that Rachel keeps in every interview she gives is amazing, though, particularly given the massive amount of emotion involved.

[richeysite]

I've added the interview with Rachel to my web site, if anyone still hasn't heard it, or wants to download it. It's in the "Sounds" section.

[Slideling]

Originally Posted by Thomas

she's cute.

Someone had to say it. ia.

(Depth. I have so much of it.)