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How was it for you?

That was like something else I've never experienced in my life. Unbelievable. Big stage - you had to work it, run around a lot. But I think we were well received, and people enjoyed it. 60,000 people clapping in unison. We had a Radio Ga Ga moment, and everybody loved it.

How did it compare with your Newport homecoming shows?

Obviously not so many people there as at this event, but all in all one big knees up, and that's what it's all about: get a party vibe on.

How important was it, playing here today?

We've got a bit of a reputation as being jokers, but if we can get the point across and get people to give money and take an interest in what's happening around the world, then all the better for it man.

It's an amazing line-up you're performing with, with the Manics, Charlotte Church, Feeder, Katherine Jenkins.

Yeah, they're all down here. We've had all the Joneses. Aled Jones, Kelly Jones, Tom Jones... Norah Jones. It's all great, it's all good.

What did you think of Charlotte Church?

I heard her from a distance. I was downstairs and I could hear her reverberating through the building. It sounded good to me. I've noticed they kept our dressing rooms quite a way from each other though, because they thought we might interfere.

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

We're going on holidays to Japan. It's going to be wicked. No plans for any festivals yet. We did a lot of rushing around in fields last year, and hopefully we'll do a lot of that again this year.

Do rappers really kill people?

The gun is a tool, the mind is a weapon.

Eggsy - how was the concert for you?

There was more people, so the cheering counteracted the length of the gig, and I had a big build up of mucus in the back of my throat halfway through. But very good, yes.

What was it like to see everyone in the crowd?

It was good. What I was a bit upset I didn't see was a few weeks ago a Frenchman jumped across the roof of the Millennium Stadium. That Frenchman wasn't here today, and so part of me goes out to him, and big up to you for jumping across the roof you know. Nice.

Who are you looking forward to seeing later today?

I want to see Eric Clapton. I reckon Clapton's amazing. You know the Cream, like before Clapton? If you've ever got to clean the bathroom, right, get a Clapton tape, get Cream, turn it up full volume. Amazing, there you go.

And of course you sampled Behind The Mask on Your Mother's Got A Penis...

Exactly, exactly. Clapton is a bit of a hero to me. Although I haven't got the talent to play a guitar, I'm quite good at ripping him off. So nuff respect there Clapton, safe. If I see him I'll kiss him on the mouth.

This is Britain's biggest charity gig since Live Aid. How does it feel to be playing such an event?

It's really good. We spent most of the day in an underground car parking area, and coming up and seeing all these people is terrifying. But also lovely, like Christmas. So it's like the most terrifying Christmas of my life, if that makes any sense.

What's the best charity record ever released?

Cliff Richard's done a lot of charity work. Big up to Cliff - not just because of the musical talent, but because of his clothes: it's a casual look. And mixing the casual look with charity is an interesting step.

Is there any likelihood of a Cliff Richard/GLC collaboration in future?

I know Cliff is a highly religious man, so I don't think there will be much luck with that. But you never know! With such wonder drugs as Rohypnol we could try and get him in the studio somehow, under duress.

Or maybe the GLC would find God.

Exactly. You never know. Alternatively we could just find a pub. Who knows?