R2OK! Forum Index R2OK!
Contact R2OK! admin

Click here for R2OK! Website


 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Jo Brand Sat Morning today

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    R2OK! Forum Index -> Shows and Music on Radio 2
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
MIKERAPHONE



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 301
Location: Bury..home of the World famous Black Pudding!!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:03 pm    Post subject: Jo Brand Sat Morning today Reply with quote

Ross must be off but talk about mumbling along.
She was with Alan Carr and they just seemed to have no direction or focus.
It sounded very amateurish and not what i would normally expect.

20 minutes was enough for me.
Anyone else catch any of it ? Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil
_________________
The Voice of reason in a MAD MAD world
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Cherskiy



Joined: 08 Dec 2006
Posts: 3701
Location: near Amble, Northumberland

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, listened to some of it at work with my colleagues. None of us were that impressed and instead elected to play our own form of "beat the intro" on Capital Gold or suchlike.
_________________
Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
(Free to read via Kindle Unlimited)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
AndyAndy2
RAJARed Member


Joined: 08 Dec 2006
Posts: 548
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Switched off at about the same time, Mikeraphone.. Actually, switched off Mo this morning too, particularily annoying this morning. Not a great start to a Saturday, bring on Stuart at 4.30.
_________________
Some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp and that all his potted plants are called 'Steve'.....all we know is, he's called 'The Stig!'.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
pickle



Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 252
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:57 pm    Post subject: Jo Brand Saturday morning today Reply with quote

I caught a bit of it and wished I'd had Rick's Place on! Especially when she was slagging off Wakefield.

I only put it on because I'd spent the morning whizzing through the Children In Need bits I taped.
_________________
We made a land where crap is king and the good don't last for long.

'The Good Don't Last', Spock's Beard
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Mark Mayhew



Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I caught some of this show today.

Truly dreadful-no structure to the show at all-who chose the music.

I sometimes think the Radio 2 management forget why we listeners tune in-I want to listen to great music not chat, chat, chat.

Looking forward to listening to Dermot and Stuart later today who seem at least to understand why they are behind the microphone.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Lord Evan Elpuss



Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 3417
Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Jo Brand Saturday morning today Reply with quote

pickle wrote:
I caught a bit of it and wished I'd had Rick's Place on! Especially when she was slagging off Wakefield.


Will you be seeing Jonathan Ross at the bus depot there next week?
_________________
Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
MIKERAPHONE



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 301
Location: Bury..home of the World famous Black Pudding!!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

IT GETS WORSE.
Read my posts about Vic Reeves and Flight of The Conchords
_________________
The Voice of reason in a MAD MAD world
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Scott_Nelson
Guest





PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I absolutely adore Alan Carr but this morning's show was awful. Perhaps he would have been much better off on his own without Jo Bland sitting next to him holding his hand? Why is she always being brought in whenever Jonathan Ross is off? Mark Lamarr often used to deputise for Wossy on his own. He's an experienced, passionate broadcaster, so he doesn't need Jo Bland sitting next to him dragging him down.
Back to top
Ian Robinson
Site Admin


Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 3608
Location: Chorley, Lancashire

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scott_Nelson wrote:
Mark Lamarr often used to deputise for Wossy on his own.

No he didn't. He used to deputise with Mark Steel, until Brand replaced Steel.

I assume Carr has replaced Lamarr after the dip in ratings when Lamarr stoof in over Summer.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Briant



Joined: 02 Jun 2007
Posts: 964
Location: Liverpool England UK

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alan Carr is one of the many unfunny comedians around today. Somehow they appear on our TV screens with monotonous regularity. Pass the sick bucket, please!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Lord Evan Elpuss



Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 3417
Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ian Robinson wrote:

I assume Carr has replaced Lamarr after the dip in ratings when Lamarr stoof in over Summer.


I certainly hope that isn't the case. For me, the Saturday late morning show is at it's best when Mark Lamarr deputises. He and Jo Brand seem to work very well together and I hope that this double-act returns the next time Jonathan has time off.
_________________
Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
admin



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 487

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Briant wrote:
Alan Carr is one of the many unfunny comedians around today. Somehow they appear on our TV screens with monotonous regularity. Pass the sick bucket, please!


Couldn't agree more! Why is it now that TV/Radio seems to think that if you are camp you are immediately funny?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
MIKERAPHONE



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 301
Location: Bury..home of the World famous Black Pudding!!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe get Phil Jupitus to sit in next time..
What i heard today was not up to standard from a Broadcaster such as Radio 2.
3 people talking over each other is not good radio.

Innuendo and cheap gags do not make good radio.
Maybe late night Channel 4 when i am in bed and in no danger of seeing it but for mid morning National radio it is one of the few times i have switched off
_________________
The Voice of reason in a MAD MAD world
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
gazmando



Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 560
Location: Huntingdon

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not great, but I don't think it was that bad, at least they played a few records I liked which is a welcome change from the weekday music
I thought Ray Davies was good and his album sounds good to me from what I heard on the show.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Ian Robinson
Site Admin


Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 3608
Location: Chorley, Lancashire

PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MIKERAPHONE wrote:
Maybe get Phil Jupitus to sit in next time..

Maybe - all the stand-ins are from the same agency that makes the show and Phill is one of their acts. Request a Ruts b-side - he loves that Wink

http://www.offthekerb.co.uk/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
mark occomore



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just listened to it on listen again. Is Play - School back or Rainbow.

Laughing


Jo Brand is that bad as a comedian, but she's does come across very bland, where is the cheese board? I sure there were plenty other Radio 2 broadcasters who could have stood in for him. Or does it have to be a standup to cover him? Celebrity driven again. Alan Carr no thank you on the radio. Paul O' Grady would have been better!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
mark occomore



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ian Robinson wrote:
MIKERAPHONE wrote:
.

Maybe - all the stand-ins are from the same agency that makes the show Wink

http://www.offthekerb.co.uk/



It's the comedy club they are both belonged too.. Oh, so Jo Brand was working the equipment. Very Happy Also Russell Brand is on the list..

http://www.hahaheehee.com/index.html
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Arcader



Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 220

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alan Carr irritated me no end, but Jo Brand was fine.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
SantaFefan



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alan Carr annoys me everytime I see him on TV!
I just don't find him funny at all, although I didn't hear the show.
Joe Brand on the other hand appeals to me. I like her wisely comments, particularly to Mark Lamarr! Laughing
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! Very Happy 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Scott_Nelson
Guest





PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ian said:

Quote:
No he didn't. He used to deputise with Mark Steel, until Brand replaced Steel.

I assume Carr has replaced Lamarr after the dip in ratings when Lamarr stoof in over Summer.


Yes, you are right. I forgot about Mark Steel (the equivalent to Andy Davies). I never had a problem with him and Lamarr. Some of their conversations were much better than Wossy and Davies'.

Jo Brand is as dull as dishwater on this show. I have seen her on Paramount Comedy in the past and at times she has had me in stitches whereas other times I have changed channels. I don't rate her on Radio 2 whatsoever.

Maybe she's being lined up as Michael Parkinson's replacement? This wouldn't surprise me if it were to happen because I think Jo Brand is being groomed for a slot on the network. As for Alan Carr, I was very disappointed with him yesterday. On the Friday Night Project (on Channel 4), he's a scream.
Back to top
Arcader



Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 220

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't think that they could do any worse than the cringe-worthy Lamarr, but with Carr they appeared to have scraped the bottom of the barrel
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
SantaFefan



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, I think that's reserved for Davina McCall Rolling Eyes
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! Very Happy 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Scott_Nelson
Guest





PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Davina McCall. I forgot about her! Shocked
Back to top
MIKERAPHONE



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 301
Location: Bury..home of the World famous Black Pudding!!

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ross is such a hard act to replace.
Jo Brand or Lamarr?
I would gladly get rid of Ross and have Allinsons Albums for 3 hours with Richard interviewing artists with new albums and playing 2-3 tracks from each.
Ross and the laughing hyena Davies just waffle too much along with the same old guests time after time.

He may be ok on BBC 1 but Radio is different and if he went i would not be losing any sleep.
_________________
The Voice of reason in a MAD MAD world
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Arcader



Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 220

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scott_Nelson wrote:
Davina McCall. I forgot about her! Shocked


So had I - why DID you have to remind me?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
SantaFefan



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry... Embarassed
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! Very Happy 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Scott_Nelson
Guest





PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blame him above! ^^

Razz
Back to top
Ian Robinson
Site Admin


Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 3608
Location: Chorley, Lancashire

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
Ian Robinson wrote:
MIKERAPHONE wrote:
.

Maybe - all the stand-ins are from the same agency that makes the show Wink

http://www.offthekerb.co.uk/



It's the comedy club they are both belonged too.. Oh, so Jo Brand was working the equipment. Very Happy Also Russell Brand is on the list..

http://www.hahaheehee.com/index.html

No, Mark - Ross, Lamarr, Jo Brand, Mark Steel, Alan Carr, Dara O'Briain, Marcus Brigstocke and the other stand-ins are all with Off The Kerb who make Rossy's show. The Comedy Club is something else entirely and also go to Off The Kerb to get their acts.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
mark occomore



Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ian Robinson wrote:
mark occomore wrote:
Ian Robinson wrote:
MIKERAPHONE wrote:
.

Maybe - all the stand-ins are from the same agency that makes the show Wink

http://www.offthekerb.co.uk/



It's the comedy club they are both belonged too.. Oh, so Jo Brand was working the equipment. Very Happy Also Russell Brand is on the list..

http://www.hahaheehee.com/index.html

No, Mark - Ross, Lamarr, Jo Brand, Mark Steel, Alan Carr, Dara O'Briain, Marcus Brigstocke and the other stand-ins are all with Off The Kerb who make Rossy's show. The Comedy Club is something else entirely and also go to Off The Kerb to get their acts.




Oh thanks Ian. So were are stuck with this shower when Ross is off? Shocked
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Minx



Joined: 09 Dec 2006
Posts: 4088
Location: France/Spain/Peterborough/Tenerife

PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think Jo Brand is great, it's just that she is a "responder" rather than an "initiator" in the radio presentation stakes. She provides a great foil to Mark Lamar, but it sounded and felt like hard work with her having to lead and manage the conversation. Horses for courses - she's a terrific back up but not the lead on this type of show.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    R2OK! Forum Index -> Shows and Music on Radio 2 All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com