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 Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:28 am Post subject: Out with the Old |
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High level rumours, circulating on the third floor are causing shockwaves in Broadcasting House this morning. News of an axe wielding meeting has leaked, leaving a number of Radio 2's Top Broadcasters wondering where their next pay packet will come from. Fed-up of the so called big names calling the shots at Radio 2, the Controller has cut three of the biggest egos down to size by giving them their marching orders. In a heated discussion, Steve Wright, Terry Wogan and Sarah Kennedy, known by industry insiders, as the untouchables, were told in no uncertain terms, to pick up their bowling bags and haul ass.
Ken Bruce will take control of the afternoon show, while Alex Lester, one of Radio 2's best kept secrets will extend his current show to sweep away the outdated Dawn Patrol. The Controller's favourite, Danny Baker, will be moved to Radio 2 with a new style Breakfast Show, and a new format " have I got a Radio Show for you" comedy/music/quiz Programme, hosted by Guest Presenters is expected fill the slot left by Ken Bruce.
More details to follow....... |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Rachel - Lay off the cheese if it gives you nightmares like these!
On a more serious not, I've suspected a Bannister - Dann like blood letting for some time. The lessons of history are about to be relearned.
1. You do not parachute in Danny Baker to replace a well-loved Broadcaster.
2. Isn't 3 hours of a presenter long enough? (Yes Rachel, I know what your answer would be)
3. Having reached the heights of the naion's most popular station, You do NOT make wholesale changes.
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Rachel
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Oh these are just minor tweaks.......  |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Rachel, you're starting to scare me big time. 
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Rachel
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Oh don't be scared Cherskiy, it'll only hurt for a little while
Remember my rumour about Chris Evans coming to R2 and my rumour about him doing a Christmas Road Show ... Oh how they laughed........  |
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Did your prescription get muddled up with someone elses at the Chemists recently. |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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When it comes to Egos, the three Biggest are surely Woss, Evans and Brand ( but not necessarily in that order)
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Rachel
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Mark ....no I don't think so ...... but these are the sort of comments I had when I said on the R2 Mb, ages ago now, that Chris Evans was joining.....
BGW  Nah Chris Evans doesn't have an ego... he just has a shed full of talent cos he has too much of it to carry around with him all the time. A brilliant Broadcaster, a lovely man and not a bad cook to boot.
Wossy....though is another matter, when I was just little and learning stuff, I looked up Ego in the dictionary .. it just said .. See Wossy...
Russell Brand's time at R2 will be a very short one;-although visually quite stimulating, he's rubbish on the radio. |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
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Rachel, If he has that much talent, why,oh why doesn't he use it? Only 34 days left until a return to kindergarten radio. Still, I've used the time wiselyto upgrade my prog rock portfolio on the old mp3 player.
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| Rachel wrote: | | Nah Chris Evans doesn't have an ego... he just has a shed full of talent cos he has too much of it to carry around with him all the time. A brilliant Broadcaster, a lovely man and not a bad cook to boot. |
I've heard tales from one or two people who've worked with him who have a rather different view......though they might agree about the cooking!
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| Rachel wrote: | | Nah Chris Evans doesn't have an ego... he just has a shed full of talent cos he has too much of it to carry around with him all the time. A brilliant Broadcaster, a lovely man and not a bad cook to boot. |
Rachel,
With the greatest of respect for you, your idea of talent & mine are two very different things regarding the above quote. As I'm never likely to try his cooking, I'll reserve judgement on that.
However, I'm more than happy to agree with you regarding Alex Lester's broadcasting abilities.
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Thats why the doors are made of hard wood 
An insider tells me Smooth Radio London will be the new Radio 2 in a years time |
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| mark occomore wrote: | | An insider tells me Smooth Radio London will be the new Radio 2 in a years time |
An insider?
Someone with a glass ball in which to peer.....?
Ella 
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Rachel
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | | Rachel wrote: | | Nah Chris Evans doesn't have an ego... he just has a shed full of talent cos he has too much of it to carry around with him all the time. A brilliant Broadcaster, a lovely man and not a bad cook to boot. |
Rachel,
With the greatest of respect for you, your idea of talent & mine are two very different things regarding the above quote. As I'm never likely to try his cooking, I'll reserve judgement on that.
However, I'm more than happy to agree with you regarding Alex Lester's broadcasting abilities. |
Doh!... I was just joshing with ya, you know, having a bit of an early morning canter..... nobody died Does nobody understand my humour? .... oh well..... back to the nightshift |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Standard Greetings Rachel. How was Janice Long this morning?
Kind Regards
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Rachel
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Standard Greetings Rachel. How was Janice Long this morning?
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Standard reply LEE.
I wasn't up that early today.....I have to have some sleep.. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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| Rachel wrote: | | Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Standard Greetings Rachel. How was Janice Long this morning?
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Standard reply LEE.
I wasn't up that early today.....I have to have some sleep.. |
I thought you said you were on the night shift!
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Rachel
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:53 am Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | | Rachel wrote: | | Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Standard Greetings Rachel. How was Janice Long this morning?
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Standard reply LEE.
I wasn't up that early today.....I have to have some sleep.. |
I thought you said you were on the night shift! |
Well... getting up at the time I do is as good as night shift... ........ although I am tucked up un bed from 9pm until early morning.............
Alex's producer flew the nest this morning... off to do Stuart Maconie's show.......... |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Is that Samantha or Hayley, or someone completely different? And will Stuart be allowed to play any Megadeth?
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Rachel
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: |
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It was Geoff... he's only been there for about 6 months...... I expect it will be Liza next week, maybe Hayley. Sam hasn't produced Alex's show for ages, it would be great to have her back...... I've offered of course.... but you know how it is...............I'm not sure the nation could take it.....
Megadeth!!!! |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Wasn't it Sam who wouldn't entertain the idea of Alex bringing in any Megadeth for his 'Lester's Library' spots?
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Rachel
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Yep , that's right....... There's a great cartoon strip of that, ....on the SMT Gallery
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: |
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I love the wind-up gramophone.... if only, we might get some historical records not yet on CD played by Desmond and Richard Baker - oh, Richard's gone isn't he  |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:49 am Post subject: |
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| Rachel wrote: | Yep , that's right....... There's a great cartoon strip of that, ....on the SMT Gallery
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I like that!!
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:05 am Post subject: |
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| John W wrote: | | I love the wind-up gramophone.... if only, we might get some historical records not yet on CD played by Desmond and Richard Baker - oh, Richard's gone isn't he |
John,
if you have a particular track that you would like playing; try requesting it on the Listener's Library on Alex's pages. He does play really old records now and again...... even a few 78's as I recall. It's gotta be worth a shot, even if you have to use listen again to hear it. Go for something smoochy, he likes those. |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Rachel wrote: | Yep , that's right....... There's a great cartoon strip of that, ....on the SMT Gallery
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So this is what the future holds? Alex will pre-record his show and stick a model of him in the studio ? |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: |
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Oh Gosh! ..... this morning... we had some ..... Megadeth in Lester's Library.......... does this mean the penguin has bitten the dust? |
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| Rachel wrote: | | Rachel wrote: |
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Oh Gosh! ..... this morning... we had some ..... Megadeth in Lester's Library.......... does this mean the penguin has bitten the dust? |
I'll bet it wasn't Samantha that was producing that day!!
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Is this what happened to the penguin the day after?!
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Excellent-this really appeals to my sense of humour.
Nice one. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Is this what happened to the penguin the day after?!
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The bear necessities of life there then
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PJ in Kent
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Is this what happened to the penguin the day after?!
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Oh that's just silly......
Everyone knows you have to skin and de-beak a penguin before you spit-roast it!
And why do I have a horrible feeling I've written something rude? 
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Oh PJ
For shame
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Seymour
I'm still trying to figure out what that polar bear is watching on that little tv.
The screen is "bearly" visible.....
OK, stick a fork in me, I'm done!
And so is the penguin!
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Is it battery powered or is it Polar energy?
I'd like my coat please, the one on the left, the brown lumberjacks jacket
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PJ in Kent
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Taxi for Messrs Seymour and PJ
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| PJ in Kent wrote: | Seymour
I'm still trying to figure out what that polar bear is watching on that little tv.
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It's looks like our friend Jedi Worrier  |
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| John W wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: | Seymour
I'm still trying to figure out what that polar bear is watching on that little tv.
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It's looks like our friend Jedi Worrier |
Scarily, yes, it does
Like the avatar John 
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:00 am Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Is this what happened to the penguin the day after?!
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I like that....
reminds me of a long running show thread about how Plolar Bears could eat Penguins being poles apart and all ...... |
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PJ in Kent
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Rachel,
Have you not heard about immigration...? Even the penguins are doing it now- coming over here, taking our fish, swimming in our ponds- cheeky blighters!
Tony Blair is going to announce a "Dept of Mis-placed Penguins" anyday now.
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