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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Hopefully we will have a successor for Lesley Douglas in place before long.

Whoever it is will no doubt have their own views on who should be presenting on the station.

It would be great if they were to bring in some new signings.

Who would like to see brought to BBC Radio 2.

I would like to Annie Nightingale brought to the station presenting an all request show either on a Saturday or Sunday evening.

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gfloyd · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

Bring Nick Barraclough back
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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

I agree-some bits are broke.

Indeed some of the current presenters could well retire-if they do surely that will mean some new faces brought in.

Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject:

Let's hope 'new faces' doesn't mean '6Music faces' like Dave Pearce.

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

Bring back Ed Stewart. Poach Mark Goodier & Lynn Parsons from Smooth, I'm sure they'd present a good show if they both had a regular spot that is their own rather than just holding the fort for others whenever they are away.
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gfloyd · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:10 am Post subject:

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gfloyd · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject:

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You do wonder some times don't you Rolling Eyes

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

Well, as I'm now on an early shift, if, heaven forbid, he did get that, at least I'll be able to continue to avoid his screech-owl voice like the plague. Then again, his previous breakfast show record speaks volumes doesn't it? http://www.pictogame.com/en/play/game/qFAbqyEGmnZs_my-kick-boy
http://www.pictogame.com/en/play/game/2jSr5fAi7avd_western-kick-girl
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Rachel · Guest

I'm starting to worry that the lack of any announcement on the new controller is because they are waiting until my application and CV flops with a weighty thud onto the Radio 2 doormat. Well, look; it’s like this guys – I don’t do job applications – you have to let me know that you want me! It’s no good thinking, we’ll tease her into it by playing the waiting game – that won’t work with me. Don’t worry about the rumours – I’m quite normal really- well as normal as anyone else. It’s January, it’s cold, boredom will surely set in soon, you need a controller as much as I’d quite like something interesting to do – so make that call – we’d be doing each other a favour.

MadeinSurrey · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject:

We can but hope, Rachel, as you certainly couldn't do any worse than the last incumbent!!
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The trick, is to find out where the team would like to go- then lead them there. Smile

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MadeinSurrey · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:58 am Post subject:

Sorry Rachel, I disagree...the last Controller has an awful lot to answer for, and it is to be hoped that whoever takes on the role will make Radio 2 the station it once was.
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Rachel · Guest

It's never a good plan to, and usually very disappointing to, "go back" Bet Lynch in Coronation Street, for example - she was the dog's whatsits in corrie - she left... corrie filled the gap - she came back - but it was different- she didn't fit in - had to leave again...not because she was different but because the world was different- you have to grow with the world. If we don't grow - we don't change- if we don't change- we aren't really alive. That's just the way of things.

Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:22 am Post subject:

I don't think listeners are anti-change. After all, Jim Moir made lots of changes which I think most of us are happy with. The new controller should understand the station and it's listeners, not change for change's sake or jump on trends like the last one did.

MadeinSurrey · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject:

RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

Jim Moir retired six years ago, and most of his Radio 2 framework is still in place, and arguably needs changing. Good as the individual presenters may be, aside from how much I like each one, or not, I think that daytime now sounds as stale and in need of a kick as the Light Programme did before the offshore pirates came along in the 60s. Just think - the presenters and format from 3am until midday have been unchanged for more than fifteen years; either side of that, Janice has been there for eight, Steve Wright for nine, and JV sounds as though he's been there for longer, but it's only six.

Lesley tinkered around with the evenings and weekends, with varying success, to the chagrin of those who like the specialist shows (who usually have a far greater depth of their music available in their homes anyway), or because of retirements. She left before the real work could be done, upon the next round of contract renewals; there must surely be change then, but unless a strong leader is found, and quickly, it'll be a case of "as you were, lads..."
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Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:49 am Post subject:

My main problem with Lesley Douglas's tenure is not really the daytime presenters but the way the music has become almost the same for about 18 hours a day. There's so little variety compared to when I started listening just 7 or 8 years ago, with the same new "cool" bands and old dull ones (and their 1 or 2 songs) going round and round ad nauseum.

Anyway... interviews for R2 controller are being held this Friday, with both the acting controller and current head of R2 music up for the job.

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

I think John Simons would be the best canditate as he would be able to give his experience from the commercial radio sector to the BBC. He's also done a fantastic job at GMG..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/jan/07/bbc-to-hold-interviews-for-radio-2-controller

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Simons

Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

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gazmando · Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon

Can I totally echo Ian's earlier post.
I find it really really sad how the music played has gone downhill in the space of 6 or 7 years.
I used to really look forward to hearing what was going to be played, now you KNOW exactly what's going to be played, a cardinal sin in my opinion

MadeinSurrey · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:41 am Post subject:

A further echo.

(Little Sir Echo, how do you do?)
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Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

The worrying thing about a new controller is if they come from the commercial sector (eg GMG) they'll just play it even safer. Or maybe the choice of music available at the BBC will blow their mind!

Briant · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject: New kid on the block......

When the announcement is made I intend to write to the new controller and ask what their music policy will be, pointing out that the BBC should use their remit to play a much wider variety of music and not merely 'ape' commercial radio.

iain_smith · Guest

I would like to see Zoe Ball signed up to present the mid morning show

SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

I'm sure you'll feel much better after a little lay down..
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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject:

I don't know about new signings, I would like '09 to see the end of the failed experiment and certain ex Bannister types got rid of.
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