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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:55 pm    Post subject: To Do List for Douglas's successor Reply with quote

1. Axe the bloody playlist. We don't want to hear the same record several times a day. We grew out of that when we left Radio 1.

2. Pension off Steve Wright. If ever someone was past their sell-by date it's that conceited Essex Boy mediocrity.

3. Stop using TV presenters. O'Leary presents entirely the wrong show for peak time Saturday, and what is a Claudia Winkleman anyway. God, she's awful. It's like being caught at a party by someone who's had to much Chardonnay and won't stop talking. Start making better use of radio people, like Maconie and Allinson.

4. Move Elaine Paige. Sunday lunch should be family time and not everybody likes show tunes. Anyway, the show has run out of steam and the giggle has become irritating.

5. Replace Michael Ball with someone who can do a magazine programme. Just because you are a musical star doesn't mean you can replace Parky, anymore than Parky could replace you as Marius.

6. Improve the range of music played. There's a wealth of music out there that never gets played.

That'll do until lunchtime
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice list Number 6...

May I also add:

Lose Chris Evans into the broadcasting equivalent of a black hole.... I am getting soooo tired of listening to him SHOUT his daily nonsense Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Give us a wider variety of music - not just at the edges of the schedules but during daytime too. We're all old enough to cope with a little change of style now and then.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also:

Stop trying to appeal to a more youthful audience - the youth have Radio 1, leave Radio 2 to those of us who are over the mental age of 30.

Dump Jeremy Vine!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mix things up in daytime. Its deadly dull & repeatative. Change the music & move a few presenters to new slots.

Do some redecorating.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:45 am    Post subject: Re: To Do List for Douglas's successor Reply with quote

Yes whole heartedly agree scrap the playlist or at least feature tracks and albums on there that wouldn't be played to death anyway.

Don't mind the Elaine Paige show where she is actually don't mind the genre and it is often diluted with film scores and pop records, so is not really solely full of showtunes.

For heavens sake Parky left Rolling Eyes Obviously I'd say leave Michael Ball where he is, the show a far brighter way to spend Sunday morning now. He hasn't played much theatre related music (usually only if a guest requested it) interviews are interesting and genuine and the newspaper/entetainment reviews are coming along fine.

I don't think weekends is too bad really for variety of music but I agree that if you listen all day during the week, you will hear the same music over and over again.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark, I presume the saying you were toying with is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Well I beg to differ, it IS broke, and I entirely agree with the OP on this, he has spoken for many of us. I was particularly amused by the " what is a Claudia Winkelman anyway" bit, as I've been thinking for ages "why is this woman ubiquitous" when there appears to be no reason at all.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I essentially agree with most of the foregoing. Dare I beat my usual drum a little and ask for an hour per week of a Brian Kay's Light Programme-like offering?

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gfloyd wrote:
Do some redecorating.


Laughing Laughing

I'd smirk at Jonathon Ross a lot when he comes back... I'm watching you...


I don't agree with point 2 of course. Razz
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do some people want the station to go back to the old days of Carpet and Slipper and no entertainment like Ross delivers? I hope the successor to Lesley changes somethings, but don't turn it into a old fashioned station?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark, is it so wrong that those of us over 40 would like to hear a little more programming aimed at us? If I wanted shouting and screaming I'd tune to Radio 1. Unfortunately, it is often hard to tell the two stations apart Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How about telling us what you'd like to see changed Mark? Wink

I'm pretty happy with things as they are although I agree with those who think Russell was mis-placed on 2.
I like Jonathon Ross too, but he needs to clean up his act a little - for Radio 2 at least.
I'd like to see Dermott moved or certainly his show shortened.
Hopefully, we'll hear more of Johnnie Walker and maybe a couple of older DJs brought into daytime weekend slots...
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Talking of Parky, have you seen that he's going to be doing a programme again on Sunday lunchtimes (12 - 1), on his website ? Great news.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
Do some people want the station to go back to the old days of Carpet and Slipper and no entertainment like Ross delivers? I hope the successor to Lesley changes somethings, but don't turn it into a old fashioned station?

That's exactly what the vast majority on this board want

I like the diversity of Radio 2 and I would be very disappointed if the likes of Chris Evans and Steve Wright were forced out. I'd also be disappointed if JR doesn't comeback, although I think that is a likely outcome to this event although he will continue with his TV commitments but quietly not return to the radio after his suspension has been lifted
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tom Dors wrote:
Talking of Parky, have you seen that he's going to be doing a programme again on Sunday lunchtimes (12 - 1), on his website ? Great news.


Yup, looking forward to seeing if he comments on the Radio 2 affair.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He already has
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
Do some people want the station to go back to the old days of Carpet and Slipper and no entertainment like Ross delivers? I hope the successor to Lesley changes somethings, but don't turn it into a old fashioned station?


That wasn't what I suggested at all. The last thing I want is to go back to the old days, of Frances Line was it? I like Ross and hope he comes back. I just want to see a more diverse range of music and an end to this damned cult of celebrity. It's bizarre to think that because you are good in one field, be it motoring journalist, reality TV presenter or star of musical theatre, it somehow automatically qualifies you for a job on the radio.

I still don't know who Claudia Winkleman is
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

PJ in Kent wrote:
Nice list Number 6...

May I also add:

Lose Chris Evans into the broadcasting equivalent of a black hole.... I am getting soooo tired of listening to him SHOUT his daily nonsense Rolling Eyes


Thanks PJ.

I didn't put people like Evans or Wogan in because I listen to Radio 4 at those times so I thought that wouldn't be fair of me
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tom Dors wrote:
Talking of Parky, have you seen that he's going to be doing a programme again on Sunday lunchtimes (12 - 1), on his website ? Great news.

Where is he doing a programme?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's the repetative playlist list that gets on my nerves, most of the daytime presenters I like, even Evans. Yes he shouts and I admit I sometimes have to turn him off because of it but that's Chris.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with the first 2 posts.

It should be remembered that radio 2's remit is to those aged 35+

This does not include the kids who regularly ring Evans. The fact that Radio 1 has abandoned it's audience is no reason for Radio 2 to do the same. I look forward to some radio sanity.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:50 am    Post subject: Re: To Do List for Douglas's successor Reply with quote

Number Six wrote:
1. Axe the bloody playlist. We don't want to hear the same record several times a day. We grew out of that when we left Radio 1.

2. Pension off Steve Wright. If ever someone was past their sell-by date it's that conceited Essex Boy mediocrity.

3. Stop using TV presenters. O'Leary presents entirely the wrong show for peak time Saturday, and what is a Claudia Winkleman anyway. God, she's awful. It's like being caught at a party by someone who's had to much Chardonnay and won't stop talking. Start making better use of radio people, like Maconie and Allinson.

4. Move Elaine Paige. Sunday lunch should be family time and not everybody likes show tunes. Anyway, the show has run out of steam and the giggle has become irritating.

5. Replace Michael Ball with someone who can do a magazine programme. Just because you are a musical star doesn't mean you can replace Parky, anymore than Parky could replace you as Marius.

6. Improve the range of music played. There's a wealth of music out there that never gets played.

That'll do until lunchtime


Sorry, but I completely disagree with all of your points. I think Radio 2 is fine as it, though some improvement is required in certain arears.

Here is my "To Do List" for the new Controller:

1. Revamp breakfast. Wogan needs a good kick up the backside as he has become too complacent. I would also like breakfast to be extended, say 7.00am - 10.00am. Make Wogan work an extra hour a day. If he can't handle that then sack him.

I'm sure Johnnie Walker would quite happily become the new breakfast presenter.

2. Axe Jeremy Vine/move to 5 Live.

3. Bring Marc Riley to Radio 2.

4. Axe Sunday Love Songs. This programme is seriously, well, hideous.

5. Introduce a weekend breakfast show, with Richard Allinson as the host.

6. Sundays - introduce Paul O'Grady to present a programme featuring easy listening and interaction with the listeners (similar to the old Ed Stewart show).

That will do for me. For now.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some very nice ideas there, but I like the original suggestions too. Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tom Dors wrote:
Talking of Parky, have you seen that he's going to be doing a programme again on Sunday lunchtimes (12 - 1), on his website ? Great news.


Parky "retired" last year, yet is still cropping up here and there. Maybe he's bored?

I think Michael Ball is doing a splendid job on Sunday mornings. Long may he continue.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark Lucas wrote:
Tom Dors wrote:
Talking of Parky, have you seen that he's going to be doing a programme again on Sunday lunchtimes (12 - 1), on his website ? Great news.


Parky "retired" last year, yet is still cropping up here and there. Maybe he's bored?


Maybe great broadcasters never truely retire. As I recall he "only" retrired from his tv chatshow & his radio show. He didnt say he was taking a vow of silence as far as I recall.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He said he was retiring to go travelling and to write his book. He must have completed his projects already.
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He said he was retiring to go travelling and to write his book. He must have completed his projects already.


His book is out now & he is touring the country doing book signings.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, he's keeping himself busy then. I've seen him on Sky TV and AXA Sunlife commercials, too. But is Parky a great advertising gimmick? I think not.
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Yes, Parky delivered the book ahead of schedule.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a whole load of stuff I listen to that's similar in nature to the current output but which I've never heard on R2 before* - even Bob doesn't play them. I too would like to see the play list either scrapped or cut down in size - with so much good music out there, why restrict what people listen to?

* currently have tracks by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Michelle Malone and Gemma Hayes on my iPod (well, Sony Walkman....) - never ever heard any of these on R2 before. You can add the likes of Anna Nalick, A Fine Frenzy, Liz Phair (yes she does sing stuff that doesn't include dubious lyrics!), Nina Gordon, Alice Peacock and Amanda Marshall to that list. All fairly similar to other stuff I have heard on the network....
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