Delia Smith on her catchphrase - "Let's be havin' you!"
Summary
In this Desert Island Discs postcard, cookery writer Delia Smith reflects on her relationship with husband Michael Wynn Jones, whom she met when he edited her early columns. The pair discuss their shared passion for football, highlighting their long-standing ownership of Norwich City FC. Smith recounts the viral 2005 moment when her passionate chant, "Let us be having," became a beloved fan anthem, illustrating how the sport fosters a strong sense of community.
Topics discussed
Introduction and meeting husband Michael Wynn Jones
Shared passion for food and early relationship
Introduction to football and Norwich City FC
The beauty and community of football
The viral 'Let us be having' moment
Public reaction and legacy of the catchphrase
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