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gfloyd
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 Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: BBC Presenter Apologises for Decapitation Remark |
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BBC bosses apologised last night after a radio presenter said Faye Turney would be to blame if she were decapitated.
Tony Butler, of BBC West Midlands, said women should not be in war zones. He then referred to decapitation, saying "it would serve her right" for being in Iraq.
After furious complaints, the BBC said: "Tony is known for his outspoken views but these were inappropriate. We apologise."
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Dont think we will be hearing much of this guy on radio in the future
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| I think he will need sometime off too cool down. |
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Mark Mayhew
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| agree-his career is over. |
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PJ in Kent
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His name rings a bell- isn't he one of those jocks that think it's clever to be rude and insensitive... and as a result, are continually seeking new employers??
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| I've never heard of him, hmm he sounds like such a soft, senstive soul, the sort of person you could take to meet your granny |
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He's one of those people who've been on local radio almost since it was first thought of, originally on BRMB, I believe, as sports anchor and phone-in host cum wind-up merchant - Jasper Carrott used to do a long monologue about him.
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PJ in Kent
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| RockitRon wrote: | | He's one of those people who've been on local radio almost since it was first thought of, originally on BRMB, I believe, as sports anchor and phone-in host cum wind-up merchant - Jasper Carrott used to do a long monologue about him. |
Ah, thanks Ron...
that's where I've heard about him before. That and the occassional times he pops up in news bulletins that say he's been fired again 
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the classic Carrott skit.
Tony Butler : What are Andy Grays ( shows how old this is! ) initials?
Caller: Er is it 1973 Tone?
Tony Butler : Yeah you're the nearest 
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PJ in Kent
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | the classic Carrott skit.
Tony Butler : What are Andy Grays ( shows how old this is! ) initials?
Caller: Er is it 1973 Tone?
Tony Butler : Yeah you're the nearest |
Hi Seymour!
Blimey, that brings back memories
"Andy Gray hit this one ball- if it'd gone in the net it would'v'e been a goal!"
Great Days
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Hey PJ. long time no speak!
Yeah, good old Butler! Left BRMB after that regretable incident with the wheel chair. 
What about the Villa Tone?
What about them?
Thanks Tone
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PJ in Kent
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | Hey PJ. long time no speak!
Yeah, good old Butler! Left BRMB after that regretable incident with the wheel chair.
What about the Villa Tone?
What about them?
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Every one a classic Seymour!
Jasper Carrott got a lot of mileage out of Tony Butler... fortunately for us!
You finally defected to the rebel board then bud... what made you come over?
Good to hear from you again.
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I got fed up with the old board when everybody seemed to vanish! Went on every couple of weeks.
Finally spotted a link from SanteFefan before it got modded and voila! ( thats French, that is )
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It's good to see you on here. I think the whole "modding" thing was what caused most to leave.
"Thou shalt not criticize the BBC or it's presenters- even though you grotty little proles pay for it all"
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The final straw for me was being modded for going "off topic" on the Flip side board even though the description of the board says "....and other nonsense"
Well you know me and nonsense mate 
How much did you pay for this licence?
Er £130 and £8 for the fruit bat 
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PJ in Kent
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Ah the dreaded "off-topic" the bane of many on the old BBC board.
"Is this the room for the Argument?"
Certainly not on the BBC boards, matey!
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my quote from R2MB
"Finally given up on being modded for going "off topic" Gone to R2OK! where they know how to run a board and they are not trigger happy with moderation."
Hosts reply
"Message 6 - posted by Sian - Radio 2 (U7630819) , Yesterday
Hiya, This is off-topic so I'm closing it! Cheers, Sian"
I'd already left!!
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Yeah, but Seymour, never forget.... It's OUR BBC- an oxymoron of the highest order IMO
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: BBC Presenter Apologises for Decapitation Remark |
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| gfloyd wrote: | BBC bosses apologised last night after a radio presenter said Faye Turney would be to blame if she were decapitated.
Tony Butler, of BBC West Midlands, said women should not be in war zones. He then referred to decapitation, saying "it would serve her right" for being in Iraq.
After furious complaints, the BBC said: "Tony is known for his outspoken views but these were inappropriate. We apologise."
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Hi ernie, I think this guy Butler should be made to apologise to the family of Fay Turney personally. This young lady has all of my respect and desrves, along with the other 14 captives, the understanding and support of us all. As a member of the British Military, she has no control on where she is sent to serve her country, which she is doing and I am very grateful and proud of her and all our other young men and women serving anywhere in the 4 corners of the world. Mr Butler should never again be allowed to present any radio/TV shows, in the UK, IMHO.
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Sorry you're off topic. gonna have to bring in...................................................................................................................................................................THE COMFY CHAIR!!!!!!!!
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Its just Butlers way of getting a few column inches.
Taking a few tips from the cheeky girls perhaps?
I thought they really had been shot.
Imagine my distress on hearing that they hadn't
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PJ in Kent
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NOT THE COMFY CHAIR???????????????
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| PJ in Kent wrote: | "Is this the room for the Argument?"
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Is this the five minute argument or the full half-hour? 
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | Its just Butlers way of getting a few column inches.
Taking a few tips from the cheeky girls perhaps?
I thought they really had been shot.
Imagine my distress on hearing that they hadn't |
It can backfire though. Remember Billy Connolly's Ken Bigley "jokes"?
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Yeah that went down like a French kiss at a family re-union 
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Bumped in Butler one night, I had gone to a pub for a drink with friends and he was there hosting a sports quiz or something, Anyway I was waiting to be served and Butler walked past behind the bar, he looked up at me and because I didn't say "Hiya Tone 'ow yer gooin" and just looked at him he swore and walked off.
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Chris almighty. The Sony Awards are giving this guy a Lifetime Achievement Award tonight.
Are they mad?
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well it is an achievement that he's still in the radio business with his track record
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | | well it is an achievement that he's still in the radio business with his track record |
He didnt get booed tonight for once. That's progress for him.
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| What on earth has evans done to deserve this award? Talk loudly and patronise his audience? |
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It wasn't Evans who won.
When are the awards going to start again? I've just watched all of new tricks and still they are eating |
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