Chewing the fat with June Sarpong about leaving T4 and meeting weak-wristed politicians? Nah, she'd rather chew the plastic…

June, we're all going to miss you so much, but what will you miss about T4?

The people. I don't just mean the presenting team but all the team: the producers, runners, researchers, writers, everyone around it really. They're the most fantastic team; production people, our commissioners from Channel 4, they're all lovely. I've never worked at a place with such nice people and that's definitely the best thing about T4. But I will be popping in every now and again to do my 12 celebrity specials next year so hopefully I'll get the special treatment when I go back!

Yes indeed. And what about your renowned singing voice, is a career in pop beckoning?

I doubt it! I don't think many other people will miss hearing it... I'd definitely be the first one kicked off X Factor if I went on. Or I'd just be left in for comedy value, right!

Never! Let's talk politics, you've interviewed lots of leaders, but what would the world be like if June was in control?

I think it would be a fair place and I think it would definitely be fun. Fair and fun, that's good. I'd bring in self-esteem classes for kids and to have them throughout people's lives up until they finish university because I think it's really hard nowadays growing up. There's so much pressure put on young people to succeed but there are no clear guidelines or advice to follow. So I would want classes so people can learn to appreciate themselves and be the best they can be so they will treat other people better. I think when you are determined to do something and focus on the positive, the universe finds a way of helping you. It really does. And in the same way, if you're determined to do something bad to yourself, you will. Why do people think it's easier to do something bad to yourself? Whether it's a good thing or a bad thing it all takes effort.

That it does. As does a good handshake - so who out Gordon Brown and Tony Blair has the better handshake?
Oh my God, do you know who? Neither of them. Do you want me to tell you who had the best handshake I've ever had? Jordan. Jordan has got the firmest handshake. That girl is made of strong stuff let me tell you. I remember the first time I met her she nearly broke me knuckles! She certainly knows what she's doing; I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of her.

Poor Pete! Now, June, we hear you're doing a programme with Al Gore called 'Global Warning', can you tell us how to save the planet?

Well most young people are quite aware these days. There are still some people who think being green is boring but most are very clued up. I don't actually think there's that much to do at all; whether it's using energy saving lightbulbs, recycling, showering rather than bathing every day, off-setting where possible, flying as little as possible. All those things, if we all do them, even if it's just turning down your thermostat by 5c it makes a big difference. And your washing machine - put it on the basic wash. Those things, if we all do them really help. And it's cost effective as well. And who wants to give all these big gas companies and electric companies our money if we don't have to!

Very wise words. Now finally, you are a very inspirational woman with an MBE, but what's the least inspirational thing you do?
Chewing plastic! I don't have any vices: I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, but I do chew plastic. Especially pen tops - like any pen top; don't give me a pen top if you want it back in pristine condition because it will come back to you chewed!

We won't. Thank you, June!

You can catch June with Al Gore and a host of celebrities on 'Global Warning' on Sunday, December 9 at 14.30.