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Are any studios used for R1, R2, R3 ?
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The regular shows of Alex Lester & Janice Long come from Birmingham. As do Mo Dutta & Stuart Maconie's solo Saturday show. I don't know about the other networks.
Here are webcam shots of two that R2 use:
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| John W wrote: | | So, if a visit to the BBC studios at Birmingham Mailbox was arranged we could have a few attendees??? |
I'd be up for that
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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I'm up for a studio visit and a pint but not so much the meal idea.
-Seymour doesn't like wearing his bib in public-
-see the soup stains- 
-messy Seymour- 
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Brum would be cool, :- can we wait till July ...  |
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PJ in Kent
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Seymour, we'll bring you a straw... just hope it's not a "Big Soup"- you could be trying to suck up a carrot for hours!
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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| PJ in Kent wrote: | | Seymour, we'll bring you a straw... just hope it's not a "Big Soup"- you could be trying to suck up a carrot for hours! |
-see Seymours collapsed lungs -wheeze 
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John W
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | I'm up for a studio visit and a pint but not so much the meal idea.
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Well the 'restaurants' at the Mailbox include a few cocktail bars that do nice food but they are cool and you don't HAVE to eat there, we can sit at the bar  Not much Real Ale though 
I like Bar Epenary, a bit pricey but nice atmosphere, with so many champagne orders you sit there thinking you are eating in the same place as the Brum mafia! but you do see BBC Midlands Today or Radio WM newsreaders too, and there's often a Jamie Cullum wannabe playing on the baby grand piano which sits on a rotating platform, yeah it's cool.
Now then, today I did get to the reception desk at BBC Birmingham studios, and YES they do offer studio tours. I was told we might have to wait till August and was given the number of the lady who does bookings.
Only heard her answer machine today so I don't know anymore yet, but before I call her again what would we want to see/do on a tour? If, as was indicated in an earlier message, Stuart Maconie does his Saturday show (live?) there, wouldn't that be the coolest tour for us? But is it live, and is it broadcast in August?
Of course Stuart's show might not be a tour option for Beeb, but worth asking about? It would great if a dozen of us could drop in on Stuart un-announced
If we have to do the tour midweek we will likely end up seeing Les Ross or Paul Franks 
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Alas the webcam at the weekend, when Stuart Maconie is broadcasting his solo show, now shows that berluddy Steve Wright thingy of the midweek. However, when Stuart took over the Saturday show from the whinger (and had the full three hours) he did indeed broadcast from 'Brum', using the same studio as Alex Lester. Here's a webcam shot.
However, I don't know if this is still the case. I assume it is.
I'd certainly like to join such a tour and see the bits Radio 2 use if it's possible, but I would need as much prior notice of dates as possible so as to arrange time off work etc.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: |
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I'd be interested in coming but would need some notice.
I have a feeling that Stuart's show or parts of it could be recorded on a Thursday when it's not live. It might have been a one off though.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I would be up for a trip, so count me in. Early August might be tricky (for me) as I'll be at the Edinburgh Fringe - and there's every chance half of Radio 2 will be there too. Saw loads of 'em up there last year. |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| I like the sound of that John. Count me in. Although Stuart Maconie would probably try to strangle me:- I'll take the risk and hope that he doesn't have a box to stand on that day |
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Yep, I'm game - just not August 11th, since I've got a low-level photographic shoot on in the Borders that day (unless the weather's cr*p, of course!). Then again, if that's the only day you can get, I'll probably still come down anyway. Wouldn't mind sitting in on Stuart Maconie's show.
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PJ in Kent
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August would be good for me... unusually so far, I have a clear diary for that month- Saturday would be my prefered day, if possible.
A studio tour would be great, with or without a broadcast going on IMO.
Although we may have to strap Rachel down to stop her sniffing Alex Lester's studio chair.... Down, Girl! 
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August would be good for me, but would have to be a weekend, preferably a Saturday as our engineer who's wife's a teacher always has loadsa hols in August. Thanks John for taking the time out to get the gen on this.
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Sentiment echoed, BB
Thanks John, you must be putting a lot of ground-work into this. 
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Hi John-Yes definetly up for this in August-a trip around the studios would be fantastic.
Happy to join in for something to eat/a few beers afterwards if that's what decided.
Hopefully the date chosen doesn't clash with Chelsea FC playing at home.
Good work John-organising something like this must throw up a few interesting challenges.
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| Interesting to note radio silence from Mark O, Ernie, Nod on this thread. |
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Well, I don't suppose all of the regulars here can make it, just those who are interested (and grateful to John for the work he's put in so far) or who haven't got other commitments.
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| I hope I can make it as long as there is plenty of notice, I won't be drinking as I'll be driving. Always happy to partake in food though |
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I won't be drinking as I don't drink! Also happy to partake in some nosh, as long as it's not a Big Mac and fries....
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| Cherskiy wrote: | | I won't be drinking as I don't drink! Also happy to partake in some nosh, as long as it's not a Big Mac and fries.... |
That's me exactly Cherskiy, pint of soda & orange is my tipple; seafood platter always goes down well with me, only ever had a coffee in MacDonalds
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I may risk a lager-shandy....any more than that and you run the risk of me running naked around Birmingham City centre, singing a selection of show-stoppers from Hello Dolly! 
We should consider a Curry- Brum is famed for the quality of it's Ruby's Plus curry-houses cater for those not wanting curry, which is a bonus, when you're trying to please a large group of people. 
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| PJ in Kent wrote: | | I may risk a lager-shandy....any more than that and you run the risk of me running naked around Birmingham City centre, singing a selection of show-stoppers from Hello Dolly! |
Not THAT  again
wasn't one night in Digbeth nick enough?
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: | | I may risk a lager-shandy....any more than that and you run the risk of me running naked around Birmingham City centre, singing a selection of show-stoppers from Hello Dolly! |
Not THAT again
wasn't one night in Digbeth nick enough? |
I'll have you know I've remained close personal friends with some of the chaps I met that night, notably "Gripper" Jones and "Big Boy" Savage
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"Big Boy" Savage? didn't know you were acquainted with Lily PJ, a multi-talented man you are
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| Barkingbiker wrote: | "Big Boy" Savage? didn't know you were acquainted with Lily PJ, a multi-talented man you are
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You know me, BB... any excuse to add another string to my bow
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| PJ in Kent wrote: | | seymourwhitebits wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: | | I may risk a lager-shandy....any more than that and you run the risk of me running naked around Birmingham City centre, singing a selection of show-stoppers from Hello Dolly! |
Not THAT again
wasn't one night in Digbeth nick enough? |
I'll have you know I've remained close personal friends with some of the chaps I met that night, notably "Gripper" Jones and "Big Boy" Savage |
Just out of curiosty, how did he react when you called him 'Big Boy'?!
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"Big Boy" Savage |
-see PJ's impression of the John Wayne walk-
-poor PJ-
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: | | seymourwhitebits wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: | | I may risk a lager-shandy....any more than that and you run the risk of me running naked around Birmingham City centre, singing a selection of show-stoppers from Hello Dolly! |
Not THAT again
wasn't one night in Digbeth nick enough? |
I'll have you know I've remained close personal friends with some of the chaps I met that night, notably "Gripper" Jones and "Big Boy" Savage |
Just out of curiosty, how did he react when you called him 'Big Boy'?! |
Thats what he told me to call him
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| seymourwhitebits wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: |
"Big Boy" Savage |
-see PJ's impression of the John Wayne walk-
-poor PJ- |
Gives new meaning to the phrase "saddle-sore"
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You know me, BB... any excuse to add another string to my bow |
You will only get in more bovver if you drink that Strongbow stuff PJ, anyway, where did you have your bow re-strung?
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| Barkingbiker wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: |
You know me, BB... any excuse to add another string to my bow |
You will only get in more bovver if you drink that Strongbow stuff PJ, anyway, where did you have your bow re-strung?
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That's a closely-guarded secret that only I and the delightful ladies at Madame Fifi's Palace Of Pleasure know about
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| PJ in Kent wrote: | | Barkingbiker wrote: | | PJ in Kent wrote: |
You know me, BB... any excuse to add another string to my bow |
You will only get in more bovver if you drink that Strongbow stuff PJ, anyway, where did you have your bow re-strung?
BB |
That's a closely-guarded secret that only I and the delightful ladies at Madame Fifi's Palace Of Pleasure know about |
thats what you think mate, and i have the master tape.
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| Guys-Any chance we get could get back on topic here-thanks very much. |
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I hope you all have a good time.
I shall not be attending the gathering.
Hope thats on topic enough for you Mark.
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| Cherskiy wrote: | | Also happy to partake in some nosh as long as it's not a Big Mac and fries.... |
I would rather starve than eat a big mac *pukes* I like pasta or nice traditional British food like steak & ale pie, bangers & mash, etc |
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I'd be up for it if I'm not away on holiday
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| Mark Mayhew wrote: | | Guys-Any chance we get could get back on topic here-thanks very much. |
When someone has anything pertinent to add to the discussion they only need to post a reply. Some of the rest of us were having a chat- We're not halting the progress of the thread, merely embellishing the quieter moments.
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| Toggy tea slurper wrote: | | Cherskiy wrote: | | Also happy to partake in some nosh as long as it's not a Big Mac and fries.... |
I would rather starve than eat a big mac *pukes* I like pasta or nice traditional British food like steak & ale pie, bangers & mash, etc |
Not sure if it's an urban myth, but there's more roughage in the packaging, apparently
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