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Richard Allinson Covering For Ken Bruce 22-05-08
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Mark Mayhew



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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:05 pm    Post subject: Richard Allinson Covering For Ken Bruce 22-05-08 Reply with quote

Delighted to see/learn that the excellent Richard Allinson will be covering for the smug/arrogant Ken Bruce on Thursday 22nd May 2008.

If only this was a permanent feature.

Good to see that the BBC are at long last utilising the skills of Richard Allinson more regularly following his return from California.

It would be great if the Pop Muppet competition was replaced by the fantastic Wall of Sound.

Allinson rocks.
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's only while Ken heads to Belgrade for Eurovision to provide his usual, excellent commentary.
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahhh PopMaster soon to be renamed as "Can I Just Say A Few Hello's?" It is a bad thing that I'm starting to get some questions correct on the quiz??
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think Ken's smug. He's the only one that I enjoy listening to during the day now. He makes me snigger.

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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:20 am    Post subject: Re: Richard Allinson Covering For Ken Bruce 22-05-08 Reply with quote

Mark Mayhew wrote:
It would be great if the Pop Muppet competition was replaced by the fantastic Wall of Sound.


That wouldn't be dumbing down at all now, would it? Wink
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:25 am    Post subject: Fun with Ken and Dick...... Reply with quote

Ken Bruce is the wittiest man on Radio 2. Some quips may go over some people's heads though! Laughing On the other hand I think Richard Allinson was perfect non demanding listening on Saturday afternoons before he was dropped.
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

quickssandra wrote:
I don't think Ken's smug. He's the only one that I enjoy listening to during the day now. He makes me snigger.

QS


Agreed. Ken is smart, sharp and witty, unlike the dreadful Allinson who is constantly arrogant, patronising and awfully smug.
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

QS, Arcader,

I agree with you both about Ken, love his quips.

H

PS He's long overdue an award at the Sony's as J Ross and JV said on the night.
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with Mark Mayhew; Richard Allinson would be excellent on the mid-morning slot in place of the dire, smug, patronising Ken Bruce.
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 11:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

And I heartily disagree with both yourself and Mark Mayhew. Allinson, to my ears, is utterly dreadful as a radio presenter while Ken Bruce is a real professional.

Ain't it great to have an opinion? Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Helen May wrote:
QS, Arcader,

I agree with you both about Ken, love his quips.

H

PS He's long overdue an award at the Sony's as J Ross and JV said on the night.


Agreed wholly, completely and utterly. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 11:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

...and Ken was again fantastic on FNIMN last night. He's easily the best presenter of that show. Where's his award?
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ken is brilliant, he is neither smug or arrogant, he's very witty. Allinson though, well I won't be rude I'll just say he's not my taste.
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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would rather listen to Richard Allinson than anyone on Radio 2, I think he has a very, very sexy voice......

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PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ken Bruce's is one of the best daytime shows on R2, long may he last. Smile

He even works some Bank Holidays Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to hearing Richard stand in for Ken Bruce for w/c 26-05-08.

I do wonder if Richard has the authority to change the format of the show as it seems very long in the tooth to me.

I guess it depends on the producer on duty or does it?
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well Gary Bones is one of Ken's producers and of course did Richard's Saturday show.

The format doesn't normally change when Ken is away, nor should it IMHO.

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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What is he going to change the format to ?

Maybe play a song or two then think of a topic for texting drivel, read out a few bits from the papers and surveys, make comments like "we are here until around 12-ish", " I don't understand this quiz but will do my best".., make small talk with the traffic totty, play the whole of a long 'rock' record......now that's not long in the tooth Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If he was allowed to he could change the format easily. Sadly for you it would be nothing like your suggestion.
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Someone reads these boards and must laugh at us all talking about Richard Allinson when he's not on duty at Radio 2.

I'm sure he's not a lost penny and still on board at the BBC. It's good that Richard is able to cover all most every show on the station. Drive time was good last Friday.

I very much doubt anyone will remove Ken Bruce from midmornings. It's rather sad and upsetting reading some nasty messages and trying too remove presenters from Radio 2. Ken is good, witty and very intelligent broadcaster. So is RA and all the broadcasters on the R2.
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Helen May wrote:
Well Gary Bones is one of Ken's producers and of course did Richard's Saturday show.

The format doesn't normally change when Ken is away, nor should it IMHO.

H


Quite. Nothing wrong with the format and Allinson certainly doesn't have the requisite skill to improve on the current format.
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark Mayhew wrote:
If he was allowed to he could change the format easily. Sadly for you it would be nothing like your suggestion.


Oh well, never mind eh ? Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There really aren't enough threads about Richard Allinson on this MB are there?

Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You just can't keep a good man down Wink
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark Mayhew wrote:
You just can't keep a good man down Wink


No we can't stop you Mark! Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Highly underrated, but highly overrated on these message boards. Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark Mayhew wrote:
You just can't keep a good man down Wink


That's the problem with garbage, it keeps floating to the top ..........
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Charming-what a pleasant person you sound.
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just balancing up the sickening Dickie Ally eulogising with a bit of relevant criticism. But if you can't stand the heat .........
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe if Richard was given a show on the network he wouldn't be talked about as much?

It's getting late... Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nod wrote:
What is he going to change the format to ?

Maybe play a song or two then think of a topic for texting drivel, read out a few bits from the papers and surveys, make comments like "we are here until around 12-ish", " I don't understand this quiz but will do my best".., make small talk with the traffic totty, play the whole of a long 'rock' record......now that's not long in the tooth Laughing


listened to the first few minutes and ..

"we are here until around 12" and after the first track "send me texts on having the chop".. and after the next record.."text me on what that record reminds you of"...I hit the off switch

new format ? Rolling Eyes

PS what was the long record ? Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You shoulad have stayed tuned in to find out...

Excellet show today. I wish Lesley Douglas would sack Ken Bruce and replace with Richard Allinson.

Send Ken Bruce back to Radio Scotland where he belongs.
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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nay chance Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, he read out my email, so I love him.

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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

were you the one for the snip ? Shocked
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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No.

Teenage birthday. No snips in this house.

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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

and in fact Richard is sitting in for ken all next week as well.Kens got the same holiday contract as Wogan now I think!
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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Read mine about OH's snip Laughing


quickssandra wrote:
Well, he read out my email, so I love him.

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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

iain_smith wrote:
and in fact Richard is sitting in for ken all next week as well.Kens got the same holiday contract as Wogan now I think!


No I suspect it's because it's half term and he has school age children.........

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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Helen May wrote:
iain_smith wrote:
and in fact Richard is sitting in for ken all next week as well.Kens got the same holiday contract as Wogan now I think!


No I suspect it's because it's half term and he has school age children.........

H



I noticed that too Helen, but he doesn't take the full 6 weeks off in the Summer. Hasn't he got a special needs child?
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