‘Let’s all celebrate the life of Britain’s tallest duck’ – Greg James

Here’s what Greg James has been saying in his Long Boi eulogy today.

“When I first spoke about long boy on the Radio One breakfast show in May 2021 I had no idea that a fleeting comment about a very tall duck would lead to this now, three years later.

“There are hundreds of people here in person to remember and to celebrate him. Millions listening to this ceremony right now on the radio, and even more people all around the world following this story.

“So thank you to everyone who’s taking the time out of their day to listen to this ridiculous event, and thank you to you for your attendance here today.”

He went on: “Some people might not get why we’re doing this today. They might wonder why everyone put in so much time and effort for something that, on the surface, looks silly.

“But silly things are important. Silly things get us through the day.

“And look silliness brings us together, and our favourite animals get us through the day too.

“We love them because they show us the best of ourselves. So when you get the chance to celebrate silliness and to celebrate animals at the same time, you have to seize it with both hands, and that’s what we’re going to do today.

“So without further ado, Let’s all celebrate the life of Britain’s tallest duck.”