R2OK!

Clive55 · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336

I'm really enjoying it! Am I turning into an old geezer??

Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

It's ace! Every week! I'm 33 and I love it. My girlfriend loves it and she's not much older than me, and was a Smiths-loving Goth in the 80s.

My favourite host is Ken Bruce, but Aled does a fine job.

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

I keep forgetting about it but often listen again during the week. Have just checked tonight's playlist and it should be a good one!

Ian, I came to radio 2 when I was even younger than you but I loved to hear that kind of music slotted in, as it was back then, during the day. I'd go back to R1 from time to time but gradually moved over to R2.

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject:

Yes, I get annoyed that things have to be put into their own boxes and never let out. So Ken can play his prog rock all morning, but is not allowed the tunes he presents on a friday night. Yes, there are people who can't cope with hearing different types of music but they're in the minority and I don't see why a public service broadcaster must pander to them...

iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

Listen out for next week's edition, which marks the centenary of the birth of Sidney Torch, who founded the programme in 1953. No doubt we'll hear some of his compositions and arrangements.

Ian.

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

Clive55 · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336

These days probably even Smooth Radio have a broader playlist. They will sneak in a Louise Armstrong or Tony Bennett track during their daytime programning

Ian Robinson · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject:

Ahhh, Louise Armstrong. I love her songs! Wink

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

RobbieM · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

I always remember John Peel starting his 10.00pm slot - after the news which followed FNIMN on the old VHF channel which Radio One then piggibacked for Peel's show.

In his droll Scouser voice he used to welcome listeners to "Friday Night is Boogie Night - presented by your congenial host Dancing Jack Peel". I have a recording of him introducing his show thus..... somewhere!
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Briant · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject: Peel me another.....

When John Peel followed Alan Freeman's programme he used to say sarcastically 'Thanks for that three hours of Genesis, Yes and ELP!' Laughing

iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

Having exhorted other people to listen to last night's edition, I then went and forgot all about it myself! I'll have a look at the playlist and use Listen Again if I get time this coming week.

Ian.