ITV political editor Robert Peston has spoken about the difficulty he experienced returning to a home in Wales that he shared with his late wife. Sian Busby, a writer, died of lung cancer in September 2012 at the age of 51.
Peston explained that Busby had considered Wales her "proper home" in the last decade of her life, leading them to spend many years at a house in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. After her death, Peston retained the property for a period before deciding to sell it. He stated that being in the house amplified the "terrible sadness and grief" he felt, describing it as being in a place where someone is "both there but not there."
Despite selling the property, Peston affirmed his continued affection for Wales and Aberystwyth. He recalled Busby's deep appreciation for all things Welsh, particularly the coastline, and their shared enjoyment of "endless walks along the cliffs."
Peston also touched upon his son Max's musical endeavors, noting that at age nine, Max formed a rock band in Aberystwyth. As an adult, Max co-founded another band, The New Sticky, with one of the original members.
Peston himself is involved in music as the lead vocalist for Centrist Dad, a rock and punk cover band that includes broadcaster Ed Balls on drums. Peston recounted how he initially assumed Balls could play the drums, a belief Balls later sheepishly admitted was incorrect. Peston praised Balls' dedication, stating that he has become a "very accomplished drummer." Peston described the band as providing him with "the most wonderful escapism" and calls it "the joy of my life."