Unfortunately ‘62 West Wallaby Street’ couldn’t be there, but our in house artist Steve (Cavor to some) was in one of the best seats in the house and wrote up this report. You can also see some photos by clicking here (they're 7,8 and 9) or even watch the interview on video by clicking here.

SATURDAY’s W&G experience started late Saturday morning when we got the tube North of the river and popped in to see Nick's W&G drawings that were being displayed at the Illustration Cupboard ( http://www.wallaceandgromit.com/forum/read/39771/1 ).

Then after a coffee break we made our way to the South Bank for the BFI Film Festival (nearest tube Waterloo). The main foyer had a little Stop Frame and Cartoon workshops set up for the youngsters.

The Grand Day Out screening was slightly delayed, so we went around the corner to find somewhere to sit down. Then I notice a couple of lads waiting by a side door with W&G videos in their hands, so I strolled up and looked outside to find a crowd of people standing by a vehicle that was close to the building, moving closer...Yes it was the arrival of Mr Park! I took over a photo print of my Wrong Trousers (fancy dress costume) and got my first autograph of the day.

When we finally got seated in the NF1 screening room everyone was sitting, waiting in anticipation for the digitally re-mastered film of the ‘Grand Day Out’”¦. I can say it was a dream to watch, then afterwards the audience burst into applause!

After the film the Journalist David Gritten was introduced to the stage where a small table with chairs and microphones had been set-up. Then after a brief introduction our man, the great Nick Park, appeared (stage right) just in front of where we were sitting!

Then he made his way up onto the stage to join David Gritten. There was a brief chat then David announced that it seemed a bit lonely up onstage with just the two of them”¦..This was the cue for a BFI representative to bring on two more guests, yes you’ve guessed right - the dynamic duo themselves - W&G! They were placed carefully on the table, but Nick couldn’t resisted having the last tweak of how the pair were standing.

It was a great little interview then questions where passed to the audience and Nick did his best to answer them all (even one from me!) Right at the end Nick had to go passed us again so I managed to get another piece of my W&G Artwork sign”¦”¦.For me the day was just grand!