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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Apparantly it looks as though Johnnie Walker is going to take over the slot vacated by Michael Parkinson and Ed Stewart is being brought back to take over Johnnie's Sunday afternoon show.

Changes are due to take place from February 08.

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

If that turns out to be true, then it will be a decision of Lesley's that I will be more than happy to applaud. To prove that I can give credit when it's due.
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

Great news if it's true!

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

Good news if it's really true. Mark you got this info from the POV board.

Let wait and see. One thing is I can't see why the station would change the Sunday 10-1pm format?

gfloyd · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

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

JW could do the paper review?

Triumph Herald · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 85 Location: Bucks

The bit of this I find hard to believe is Ed Stewart back into 5pm Sunday. That would mean reverting to a previous plan, which is something they very rarely do. Too much like admitting a mistake! Johnnie Walker could be a nice listen for a Sunday morning.

SantaFefan · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:25 pm Post subject:

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

It's all pie in the sky speculation. No doubt we will know when auntie wants us to as I feel sure she does not want all the negative listener & media outcry she got when she announced in advance that CE was taking over Drivetime. Another thing, I can't get the R2 schedule page, just the message that this page cannot be displayed, it's been like this for several days now, anyone else encountering the same problem?

BB Twisted Evil

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

It's doing the same for my just now BB. I'm sure I had it the other day but I think I may have used another route. Will have a look and report back. Smile

H

Edit: I used the Radio 'home page' but the schedule on there gives the same response today. I checked R4 and it was the same. Maybe they are updating them or there is a problem and no staff to fix it over the weekend?
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

The thread regarding this on the POV MB is moving away from the authors first opening comments. As usual it's from the normal suspects asking for the removal of certain presenters and shows from the station.

They will never change? Laughing

One thing the station will always keep the shows balanced out to sound right? They are probarly down the boozer, and either will be back later to finish off or continue with their words tomorrow? Laughing

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

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

Just supposing it did happen, could anyone see Johnnie Walker discussing the papers with Gillian Reynolds?

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

Yes I could Helen, the guys a pro, you only have to listen to his interviews on Sundays and remember his guests on Drivetime. Anyway, much as I would like to see Johnnie doing more radio on R2, I think he is happy with his Sunday afternoon slot which I find great.

BB Twisted Evil

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

I could as well, that's presuming Gillian Reynolds would want to continue.

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gfloyd · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject:

gfloyd · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject:

Double post Embarassed

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

What's the problem ernie, have to post it twice to make it believable Question

BB

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

If you 'listen again' to Chris Tarrant's Xmas show on BBC London, noises were made about him returning to radio in 2008. Just a hunch but Sunday AM? R2? ... Indulge me...

7.00am Aled Jones

9.00 Chris Tarrant

12.00pm Danny Baker

2.00 Elaine Paige

3.30 Pick of the Pops

5.00 Johnnie Walker

7.00 Melodies For You

etc..etc..

Do us a favour Lesley and use Parky's departure as an excuse to finally ditch the tired 'Love Songs' show and revamp Sunday brunch by bringing in Tarrant and Baker.
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

[quote="Lady Boil De Spudswell"]If you 'listen again' to Chris Tarrant's Xmas show on BBC London, noises were made about him returning to radio in 2008. quote]

Noises? Laughing

gfloyd · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

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

Interesting to note that the originator of this rumour appears to be at least in Pre mod on the POV board and in now known by number only.

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

Made In England? ( Scott ) You can tell by the same old....... Laughing

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

Guessed that months, or even years ago Mark.

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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

Scott's ban HERE ended this week Confused

Meanwhile at Digital Spy yesterday he posted

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Oh, it's so nice to be talked about! I do keep you lot on your toes! Twisted Evil

Briant · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: Hello Scott!

Good to see you posting here again! Laughing

Any sign of firewirefred? Laughing

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Hey Briant!

I have been told that Admin are aware Fred has re-registered on here under another guise! Exclamation

Did you get my e-mail? Very Happy

SantaFefan · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject:

I thought so... Laughing

now you two boys play nicely now! Razz

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject:

I'd think a more logical/likely line-up would be for Ed Stewart to replace Sunday Love Songs with a more general request show, then for Tarrant to replace Parky. And Walker to stay where he is.

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

How many shows has Bob Dylan recorded or recording?

Ian Robinson · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject:

I didn't realise this was the Fantasy Schedule section Wink

I like the Elaine Paige/POTP sequence. For me, it's one of the most enjoyable blocks of the whole week on Radio 2 and I'd miss Elaine if she were moved.

John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

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John,

Ed Stewart could feature a Sunday morning request show featuring music from the 1950s through to today. It would be a very diverse mix and the show would appeal to a large demographic. The show could also feature Junior Choice Hour.

This kind of programme would be much better than Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, which is nothing but tripe. The same rubbish is played week after week and Wrighty himself does nothing much read out fake "Love the show!" nonsense, thus massaging is already overinflated ego. This type of programme is not quality PSB. It belongs on tin pot local radio.

As for the rest of Sundays, Pick of the Pops is very nostalgic. The only downside is the the repetitiveness of the 60s and 70s being given priority over the 80s and 90s.

Radio 2 can still keep its lighter programming on Sundays. Just broadcast it in the evenings where it would be together. Sunday daytimes seem to jump from one extreme to another. As for Elaine Paige and musicals, her radio presentation is appalling. Michael Ball was on Radio 2 earlier in the week and is very professional and pleasant to listen to. He has a good rapport with the listeners whereas Elaine Paige is in the same league as Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, Steve Wright and Russell Brand: over egotistic. I don't even know why musicals has a 90 minute slot when an hour would be just suffice.

Your point on light music being broadcast on Saturday nights - with the current state of the Saturday night schedule my guess is light music would be a blessing in disguise. Anything would be better than Russell Brand and his schoolboy toilet humour.

Anyway, back to Ed Stewart. I know you were never keen on him before but I think a lot of listeners, especially the older ones, would welcome him back. He is a familiar voice to millions of listeners and has been very much missed these last 2 years as proven by the overwhelming responses both Junior Choice Specials received.

Lesley Douglas seriously underestimated Stewpot's popularity when she axed him in April 2006.

John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

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John,

I can appreciate what you're saying about Ed Stewart, but remember, Radio 2 has to cater for a broad church. Both Junior Choice Specials were overwhelming (even Stewpot himself was stunned with the amount of correspondence he received for both shows). The thing is John, many of the older listeners enjoyed the Junior Choice Specials because these shows brought back happy memories. A lot of older listeners complain that they are disenfranchised by Radio 2 these days.

Some older listeners have not forgiven Lesley Douglas for the removal of Desmond Carrington and Russell Davies from Sunday afternoons and the axing of Ed Stewart. Some are still angry that Sheridan Morley and Richard Baker were axed last year and regard Alan Titchmarsh as a poor replacement. Even you have said you gave up on Melodies for You a long time ago.

Lesley Douglas was right to make these changes. The Sunday audience figures have increased since the changes were made probably because the younger end of the market are now tuning into the likes of Elaine Paige, Pick of the Pops and Johnnie Walker.

I see your point why musicals has a 90 minute slot although I do recall a very long time you, and a lot of other message boarders, saying that Elaine Paige would be better off on Tuesday nights for an hour. I have listened to Elaine many times in the past and she winds me up. I would much rather hear somebody like Michael Ball host musicals instead. I'm surprised he wasn't chosen to begin with considering he's been a Radio 2 regular since 1991.

This time last year Paul O'Grady sat in for Elaine and he was a huge improvement. I love Paul's charisma and his humour. Both shows he presented were broadcast live, he took calls and e-mails from listeners and built up a great rapport with them. Paul himself was stunned with the amount of correspondence he received from the listeners. He did not fanny around like Elaine does, he did not massage his ego like Elaine does, and he kept me entertained throughout the time he was on the air, unlike Elaine does. Paul also has an awful lot of knowledge and passion for musicals and knew what he was talking about. Nine times out of ten, Paige just bigs her chums up and self-promotes herself. This is not good quality radio.

I wouldn't have an issue with musicals bring broadcast for 90 minutes on Sunday evenings, say 6.30 - 8.00pm. Michael Ball hosting the show would be an advantage, too. And you're right about X Factor and up-and-coming artists being featured on the show. I know people younger than me (even people in their late teens) who listen to musicals on Radio 2 but they share the same issue with me: Elaine Paige. Her radio presentation is dire.

Sorry John, but I just cannot take the show seriously all thanks to Elaine Paige. Her prattle and nonsense in between the tracks played winds me up.

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John W · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK

Mark,

If 80s/90s were only featured in ONE of the recent POTP then, as Scott says, the 60s/70s are clearly the priority Rolling Eyes

Eh?

John W