Radio West Pier news bites

THE ARGUS

A daredevil comedian has set out his
plan to break motorcyclist Evel Knievel's
world record for jumping over 13 parked
trucks. But trickster Matt Whistler has
given the challenge a cheeky twist.
He'll be leaping on a push-powered
scooter and the 14 lorries he needs
for his attempt will be Matchbox toys.

Mr Whistler, one half of internet comedy
show duo Radio West Pier, said:
"I'm very nervous about the challenge.
I'm having to constantly wipe the sweat
from my brow. It's going to be quite a feat."

Mr Whistler, 34, of Goldstone Road, Hove,
already holds two scooter world records.
The first for scooting from Lands End to
John O'Groats and the second for the
most miles travelled in 24 hours - 161.

He will make his new record attempt by
the West Pier on Brighton seafront next
week with live commentary provided by
his sidekick Eric Mahoganeigh, who
plays Rico Mortis on the internet show.

The pair launched Radio West Pier in
September. The shows, based on the
fictional lives of two men living in the
wreckage underneath the famous
landmark, can be seen at
www.myspace.com/radiowestpier

Mr Whistler has already
contacted Guinness World Records to
see if they will verify his achievement.
Legendary daredevil Evel Knievel set
his world record for jumping full-sized
trucks in 1972