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MadeinSurrey · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:25 am Post subject:

You're right, Lord Evan, LD seems to be in thrall to all things BB! It can only be a matter of time before Jade Goody takes over from Jeremy Vine Rolling Eyes

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RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

Might be good for a laugh, for one day! Wink

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Cherskiy · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

It would be funny for around 30 seconds, then you'd be wanting to cut your ears off so you couldn't hear it anymore.... Shocked

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

Second day running I have heard her mention " In the Sun today" now why doesn't she not mention the paper instead just talk about the subject in question?

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Cherskiy · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks John, you've saved me from a pointless (but painful) exercise! Laughing

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SantaFefan · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject:

Barkingbiker · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire

But how would I get my bone dome on? Rolling Eyes

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SantaFefan · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

take the chopsticks out! Laughing

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Barkingbiker · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire

Cor, you be clever, never thought of that, but then, even wiv me eers chopped off, I could ere that orribble sounding woman! Aye ye got a lite booy? Laughing

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:32 pm Post subject:

Review in MediaGuardian, in which Elisabeth Mahoney once again praises Radio 2 despite clearly not being a regular listener. I am convinced Lesley Douglas creates schedules for media reviewers and commentators ahead of long-time listeners.

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Elisabeth Mahoney
Tuesday August 21, 2007
The Guardian

She was, suggested Terry Wogan, going to be "a bright interval". And Davina McCall (Radio 2), sitting in for Ken Bruce, was just that - a sunny, cheerful presence, well-suited to the mid-morning slot. She had, she explained, been given two "directives": not to shout and not to call people "mate". She managed the latter, but struggled a bit ("Yippee! Yay!") with the volume control in moments of great excitement.

There were several small technical glitches - trailers during songs; an awkward moment with linking to the travel news; talking over songs - reminding us that radio is harder than it sounds. And if McCall has one fault, it's simply too much gushing ("love it!") and good cheer ("it puts me in such a good mood!"). But she is impressive when it comes to interacting with listeners, doing so in admirably natural fashion, and she made a fine job of the tricky prospect that is a clutch of lovey-dovey dedications. McCall also quickly got the hang of the quirky Radio 2 audience. "Thanks to Floppy Chopper on the A14," she chirruped between chirpy songs

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

It's not Davina who's driving the desk so the foul ups are down too her producer. She can be slight over powering which comes across different on radio than TV.

MadeinSurrey · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:36 am Post subject:

"she can be slight over powering"

Mmm. Where to start with that statement?
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

It ignores me when she says 'please email me like she's begging the listeners. Ken was mentioned, must be reading the message boards regarding the bad remarks Shocked

The mods are keeping them on the music section, so must be thinking it's our BBC and we allowed to say how we feel? Slight change of direction for them, but I doubt the direction will stop LD giving Davina another go again? Also reading the emails out saying that I know you are only joking makes out the listeners are weak. It's like you are saying something rude to someone and saying I'm only joking'

I think the fluff up at the beginning of the week with the trailers being heard over the music was a set up to make people think she's driving the desk?

Ps Lynn was telling her off saying " when you read out things from emails or texts you foul up' ooooooooooo Laughing

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First time listen today for me as I was on the road instead of the office. Davina is ok, a little "mumsy" maybe but she is a mum so that's ok by me ... Smile

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gfloyd · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject:

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject:

gfloyd · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject:

SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject:

whatever it is, I'm against it. Very Happy

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

gazmando · Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon

Can I just say I've quite enjoyed Davinas show this week.
She hasn't shouted like I and a lot of others thought she might.
Also I like the fact that she has had some phone calls to the show as I think it's nice to have some interaction with the listeners.
Davina also gives a bit of her own life to the show which I feel lets you warm to a person.
While I don't mind Ken, I don't feel I really know anything about him and therefore don't really feel any warmth towards him.
The main plus point of Davinas show though is there has been a lot more variety in the music played which in my eyes is always the main criteria in a good show.

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:40 am Post subject:

I agree with Helen. - so I can't be anti-everything. I'm also in favour of:
Terry
Ken
Bill Bailey's new show on tribute bands
FNIMN
Richrd Allinson
Hamster on the radio
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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:41 am Post subject:

I agree with Helen.
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Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:42 am Post subject:

ignore last post - digital problems. I washed my hands this morning and can't do a thing with them.
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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

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MadeinSurrey · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:47 am Post subject:

Helen, agree with you! I most certainly am not an anti-everything on R2: I like Sarah, Teal, Ken, Parky, and many of the "specialist" and one-offs.

I thought it was hilariously typical of Ernie to say that Evans is blessed by the quality of his objectors!! Rolling Eyes

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MadeinSurrey · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:48 am Post subject:

Whoops, "Teal" should read "Tel"!
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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:07 am Post subject:

MIS, I'm glad it's not just me.
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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

RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

If Clare Teal could present as well as she can sing you wouldn't have needed to correct yourself Wink

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MadeinSurrey · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:32 am Post subject:

Good point, I'd forgotten about Claire! As you say, lovely singer, not sure abt her as a dj, but compared to Davina, Claire is an ace presenter!
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Cherskiy · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject:

I'd definitely agree with those sentiments, MIS. Thankfully I've only heard ten minutes of the fragrant Davina this week.

Like others here, I'm not totally anti-R2 either - just don't like the current crop of so-called "celebrity" presenters the station seems to be attracting these days.
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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Hi Cherskiy-You are not alone my friend.

gfloyd · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject:

howard66 · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 43

Did you know that most of the recents signings, Brand, McCall, etc, have the same agent.

Coincidence or does he know where Douglas' bodies are buried!

gfloyd · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

gfloyd · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6963842.stm

Davina McCall's stint as a stand-in host on BBC Radio 2 has attracted more than 150 complaints from listeners.
The presenter filled in on Ken Bruce's weekday morning show last week.

But the BBC said 156 people complained, while others posted comments about her "inane chatter" and "cringe-worthy" style on the BBC messageboards.

The BBC said it "fully recognised the strength of feeling" but that McCall had extensive broadcasting experience and was a suitable stand-in.
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iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=477581&in_page_id=1773.

Ian.

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gfloyd · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:11 pm Post subject: