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Cherskiy · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: Bob's Back!

Great to listen to a civilised Drivetime tonight, especially the conversation re the virtues of eating Roadkill! Laughing

BB, heard you got a mention at around 1720.... Smile

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SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject:

Yes, isn't it just.
I missed BB's mention though, I'll listen again later tonight if it's availabubble. Razz

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PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

I heard BB's mention- great stuff! Laughing

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

Great show, great to hear my request whilst driving home, the man is a true gentleman and so genuine, thanks a million Bob. Very Happy

BB

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Minx · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

It was lovely! Even HWMBO(listening from another room) said "isn't that Barkingbiker person from your R2OK website". And he hardly ever looks in, or maybe he's checking up on me! But it was nice to see someone thanking people who have been a support at a time of need. Rock on BB, and a hope the coming year is brighter. Wink

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

Thank you Minx for your very kind thoughts and comments, I hope 2008 is a good year for you and yours.

BB Twisted Evil

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SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:

Yes, great dedication BB, I heard it on listen again. Nice one.
I'll bet you wanted to wind down the van window and say "That's me! I'm Barking y'know!" Razz

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

I don't need to shout I'm barking you know, most of my customers already know, "I've always been crazy, but it's stopped me from going insane". (Quote from Waylon Jennings). Wink

BB

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

Another cracking show tonite, I am really enjoying these shows, just how Drivetime should be, IMHO. Thanks Bob.

BB Twisted Evil

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Arcader · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220

Couldn't agree more. A shame that Bob isn't the permanent presenter of Drivetime, but then he wouldn't have the time to play all his new favourite tracks on his Saturday night show.

Cherskiy · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

Could you imagine the reaction if he was, and played the sort of stuff he gets away with on a weekend? Very Happy

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Cherskiy · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

Come to think of it, I'd like to see Bob filling in as holiday cover for Drivetime more often, not just Christmas.
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Cherskiy · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Arcader · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220

I'd say that with Douglas in charge it's becoming history. Sad but true. Sad

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

You are probably right Arcader & Cherskiy, but just maybe if we email in and tell them how good we think Bob has been and not complain, it might strike a note. No I think you are right, but I will email in anyway. Confused

BB

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

Fantastic shows. Hope he covers for Chris again?

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

I Followed the link from the BBC home page last night, not had any acknowledgement though, not even an automated reply like you always get when you email in to any R2 show.
Great show again tonite, just wish Drivetime was like this every night.

BB Twisted Evil

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

You are very welcome Arcader Cool

BB

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Cherskiy · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks, BB - I'll make sure I do the same this weekend.

At the very least it'll give the boss(es) some idea of how Bob is appreciated. Very Happy

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

You can go to this page & click the 'Send Praise' button: http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/make_complaint_step1.shtml
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Arcader · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220

Thank you - done!

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

You're welcome.
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Minx · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

Done. A great week of Drivetime listening with a human being on the other end of the radio. How rare is this" Crying or Very sad

Arcader · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220

Shame Bob didn't do the whole week though, just Thursday and Friday this and last week as I recall.

SantaFefan · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:48 pm Post subject:

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

No problem. I sent in my pennys worth of praise too.
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Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

Bob's back in the studio for tonight's show.

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Arcader · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220

I sent Bob an email yesterday (at his BBC address) basically saying great job on Drivetime, hope you'll do it again soon, and he replied (no, not the automated 'robot' reply that happens with all emails sent to the Beeb, but an actual reply from Bob himself)! What a nice guy - I've complimented a few other presenters in the past, but this is the first time anyone has bothered to send a personal reply.

Thanks Bob! Very Happy

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

You are so right Arcader, he is the most genuine guy on radio, he emailed me twice this week and has done so before, he actually apologised for not doing my request last Saturday night.

BB Twisted Evil

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

Cherskiy · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

For a busy radio presenter, Bob should be commended for taking the time to personally reply to our e-mails of support. I also received a personal e-mail thanking me both for my message and the time I spend doing the reviews of his Saturday Show each week - proof that at least one current R2 presenter reads this board. Very Happy

As BB says, a truly genuine chap....
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

Over on the POV board there is a thread about Bob being Knighted.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbpointsofview/F1951568?thread=4944464

It would be nice..

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

Didn't get a reply off Bob himself this time (I have in the past though) but I did get this response to my 'send praise' message.

Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Drivetime' on Radio 2.

I understand you enjoyed this programme and would like to hear Bob Harris on the programme all the time.

We are very grateful to you for sharing your appreciative comments with us. Whilst we value feedback, we are especially pleased to hear that people are enjoying our programmes.

Please be assured that your comments have been registered on our audience log. This is the internal report of audience feedback which we compile daily for all programme makers and commissioning executives within the BBC, and also their senior management. It ensures that your points, and all other comments we receive, are circulated and considered across the BBC.

It is always a boost for programme makers to read positive comments about their work.

Thank you again for contacting the BBC.

This was my original massage

{Programme Name:} 'Drivetime' on Radio 2

{Comments:}
Nice to have Bob Harris on 'Drivetime' over the Christmas / New Year
period. He was a joy to listen to. Please can we have him on all the
time.
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Minx · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject:

This was my response:

"Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Bob Harris'.

We are always delighted to receive such positive feedback from our listeners.

I can assure you that I have made your kind comments available, through our daily log, to the programme schedulers along with senior BBC management. All feedback is highly valued by the BBC and serves to aid in the decision making process on the future of BBC programming and services.

It is always a boost to programme makers to read appreciations from the public, for the work they have put into programmes.

I hope that you will continue to listen to BBC productions and may I thank you, once again, for taking the time to contact us"

Will it do any good? Who knows, but I did my bit for a guy that takes the time to "hook in" to his listeners.

essexlady · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 348 Location: Essex

I had a similar reply too.

SantaFefan · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:20 am Post subject:

and me...

""I understand you enjoyed this programme and note that you would like to see Bob Harris replacing Chris Evans in this slot..""

oh yes. Razz

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