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gfloyd

http://media.guardian.co.uk/radio/story/0,,2069528,00.html

Co-incidentally until the end of Chris Evans 3 year drivetime contract. Wink

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gfloyd · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 9:43 am Post subject:

2 more years of Wogan, then Chris on breakfast! Who hoo!!
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Toggy tea slurper · Guest

YIPPEE!

Brilliant news!

For those who are not registered with media Guardian, here is the part of the article which is relevant.
Also mentions John Humphrys signing a new contract too.

Terry Wogan and John Humphrys will be rousing the nation from its slumber for another two years after signing new contracts.
The DJs that wake more than 14 million radio listeners each morning have signed up with the BBC until 2009, MediaGuardian.co.uk can reveal.
A double winner at last night's Sony Radio Academy Awards, Humphrys has repeatedly hinted that he would step down from Radio 4's Today programme at the end of his current contract.
However, the combative presenter has now agreed to stay on for another two years.
He told MediaGuardian.co.uk that the new contract "will definitely be my last. But I have said that for the last four contracts".
Wogan is another BBC veteran whose imminent retirement - or otherwise - is a constant source of speculation but listeners to the Radio 2 breakfast show will have him for another two years at least.
"I have signed a new contract until 2009," he told MediaGuardian.co.uk. "And if I am spared, I will continue until hell freezes over."
Wogan will be 70 next year and Humphrys 65. The Radio 2 breakfast show is the most popular in the UK with nearly 8 million listeners a week. The Today programme is the most popular news programme, with 6.2 million people tuning in every week in the final quarter of last year.

firewirefred · Guest

Whilst I am sure that Chrass Evans will end up in the breakfast chair I think it will signify the end of the station as we know it. I really do not want to be woken up by his annoying voice and stupid, patronising, delivery style - even if there are loads of other easily-pleased fools who do!

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

Well it dosen't matter for another 2 years does it? at least this will put an end to the speculation for 1 year and 11 months Laughing

Terry is on good form lately and he's gelling better with Lynn.

Just goes to show he's far from past it.

Cherskiy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

Well, I'm pleased that El Presidente is continuing for another couple of years. Very Happy

I can't ever envisage CE doing the breakfast slot, though - I suspect he'll take over SW's show if it ever comes to a move.
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gfloyd · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 11:46 am Post subject:

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

Quoting the Togmeister from the initial post

"I have signed a new contract until 2009," he told MediaGuardian.co.uk. "And if I am spared, I will continue until hell freezes over."

Personally, I'll take Terry untilhell freezes over, because it will have to be sub-zero farenheit in hades before I listen to the ginger whinger at breakfast.
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Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

Lets enjoy the next 2 years then and worry about what happens after that when it happens!

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gfloyd · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject:

I feel sorry for Iain Smith. He must have just lost a fortune at the bookies!
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

LOL I never thought of that!

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Toggy tea slurper · Guest

Yes, how long has Terry's retirement been imiment now? Laughing

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:50 pm Post subject:

It can be as imminent as it likes as long as it happens a long time from now.

I, for one, will enjoy the next couple of years at breakfast.
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You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil

Lady Boil De Spudswell · Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 429 Location: Location, Location

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

I don't see what his age has to to with anything, he still does a good job and Lesley Douglas knows it, she would be daft to get rid of him while he's still on top form.

Cherskiy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject:

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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

No, no.. The person who is taken over from Wogan isn't ready yet from another network.

It says for another two years, " at least" so he could go at anytime, if all being well with his health it will be two. Very Happy

Yes Sarah Kennedy is staying Very Happy

gfloyd · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject:

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

JY was 82 when he went, Wogan has an awful long way to go before he's that age!

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Toggy tea slurper · Guest

Terry will be 70 in 2 years time not 72 Confused

ip33 · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

Sarah Kennedy is 57 Ken Bruce is 56 Brian D'Arcy is 62, The theres Parky, Titchmarsh, Johnnie Walker, Gambo, etc who are all in or near their 60's. This suggests age is not an issue.

mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

I personally think Terry isn't ready to go as he enjoys himself, and I suppose he will get every other month off? Laughing

Also I think there isn't anyone else to take over, or even wants too? Evans I very much doubt it, Unless dame Lesley is going to restructure the whole daytime schedule in two years?

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AndyAndy2 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:

Y'know, over the past few months we've been speculating about who would replace el Tel - Mr. Allinson, Mr. Evans...sorry, MR. EVANS!!! but I'm real glad Terry is staying at least for another 2 years.

I'm raising my glass to you, Terry. thanks for another two years. Now, let's stop speculating who will follow....at least for 18 months. Heck, Evans may be gone by then - 5 day's a week is a bit of a strain, I'm not sure he can keep on shouting for another 5 years!
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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

I still think Wogan is too old to carry on hosting this flagship show on the BBC.

He's been presenting the same format for over 20 years-I'm sure he is happy to continue but are not the listening audience somewhat totally bored with it all.The show needs a complete makeover/a new presenter.

Bring on Chris Evans I say-it's gonna happen whether we like it or not.

gfloyd · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject:

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Lesley Douglas has been very clever in announcing Terry is signed up for 2 more years.

This simply confirms that the countdown to Wogan's departure has now begun.

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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:36 am Post subject:

At least two more years of the Togmeister is fine by me, especially as he seems to have got through the winter blues, the loss of Pauly, Boggy retiring, and the controller trying to ruin the format of his show.

There's now a rapport with Lynn, and she has been accepted, judging by the mild abuse and banter from the TOGS.
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And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil

Cherskiy · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject:

Yes, I found myself smiling at something she said the other morning, so I'm succumbing as well.
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Sonnyjimbob · Guest

Hi
New to these boards, but just wanted to add my view on the news that STW will be staying another two years. Great!

I don't know where I would be without him in the morning (except for a few minutes around 9.15, when I have to switch over). It never ceases to amaze me how many people are chuckling away in the traffic jams at exactly the same time as me, or I'm afraid, singing at the tops of their voices when Chuck Berry or Jerry Lee Lewis rock on. Laughing