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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Richard advised this morning that he is bringing back to his weekends the feature Headbangers Heaven due to popular demand.

I certainly like listening to some rousing heavy rock every now again-Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC are the sort of groups I hope to hear songs from.

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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Yes-I myself go to bed after Richard's show on a Sunday morning luckily missing out on Steve Wright's Sunday morning show awaking again just in time for the Michael Ball's excellent show.

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

I tried MBs show recently but gave up after 30 mins when all the talk was about SCD, X-factor etc etc

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

I must admit I haven't heard RA since he used to do the late evening programme in about 2002. I entered one of the competitions on air, gave the wrong answer but received a stress ball with his programme details on it through the post a couple of days later. I used to use it quite frequently in my early days on the R2MB when I first encountered a certain person. Wink

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Delighted that Richard has brought back (by popular demand he advised) the headbangers heaven feature to his weekends show.

Certainly some of the stories associated with this feature make me laugh.

Richard's shows still a worthy listen.

littlepieces · Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Posts: 1098 Location: Lowestoft

Yes i tuned in last night have to join the 346 club at some stage
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He did play the single edit of Rush's Spirit Of Radio, which must be the only Rush song available to them.
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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Richard hits the airwaves again in a few hours time.

Will you be listening to him live?

If not, treat yourself to listening to his weekend shows via the BBC Iplayer facilty at your leisure.

You will not be disappointed with the experience.

Allinson rocks-you bet he does.

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

I can't tonight, I'am up early for work, but might tune in to the last half hour.

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Drive safely Mr Occomore.

Perhaps you could crank up the last part of Richard's show on the coach.

I'm sure the passengers on board would enjoy the experience.

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There's always iPlayer! Smile

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I heard him the weekend of what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, reading a letter out about someone's dad having been an extra in 'Oh! What A Lovely War' or 'Adolf Hitler:My Part In His Downfall' (so the writer said).

I think they meant 'How I Won The War'. Lennon portrayed Private Gripweed in this.
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

I did hear the talky bit between him and Zoe. They were talking about the radio 2 trailer, and maybe an alternative to the ones which don't feature, who also pop up occasionally on high profile shows. Maybe they an't trendy enough like some who havn't appeared. Laughing

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RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

Blimey, there's a sight to put me off my cornflakes.
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Love the haircut! Smile

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

Thats an old picture when he was high profile at Capital Radio.

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

He did a good job with Early breakfast for years on Capital. Maybe he should be cover for Breakfast on Radio 2.

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SantaFefan · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:55 pm Post subject:

only not Allinson.. Rolling Eyes

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

You've already got a decent presenter, so there's no need to look for another one

ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

My calendar must be out of date
I didn't realise it was April 1st Shocked

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Angela W · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 7202 Location: North Yorkshire

Richard Allinson is one of a very few people that I would turn the radio on to listen to these days. I just wish he was on at a more reasonable hour as I only hear the last half hour before someone I can't stand comes on. Please don't suggest that I get up earlier....5.30am is early enough (with a long shift ahead at work)!
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

What the hell is he doing on overnights? I heard some of the show overnight Saturday and he shouldn't be where he is. It seems Bob Shennan wanted him to stop being a spare part, and throw him into an overnight show. Give him either an weekend daytime show, if there isn't a weekday one.

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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Mark O-Maybe Richard is happy with the overnights for Radio 2.

He certainly seems quite content/comfortable with his two 3 hr shows at the weekends.

I guess his Production Company work fills the rest of his time/week etc.

It is a shame though he is not used as cover for daytime presenters anymore.

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Richard opened up his Sunday Show (31/10) with the excellent There's a Ghost In My House by R Dean Taylor-one of my favourite all time tracks.

Excellent work Mr Allinson.

As usual 3 hrs of great songs, features and chat.

The 3.46 club goes from strength to strength.

Schizoidman · Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 1140 Location: Rural West Sussex

Gotta See Jane and Indiana Wants Me were even better R Dean Taylor songs.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19335 Location: Cheshire

Maybe, but they aren't on a theme of Halloween.

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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

As long as you don't tell anyone Helen, but I have to admit I was singing along loudly (badly!) to The Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Picket and the Cryptkickers which Richard also played on the Sunday show.

Can't remember the last time I heard this song on Radio 2.

With Richard in the seat you certainly do get to hear a huge variety of different genres.

ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

Agree with you Schiz both were great tracks
Of course R Dean Taylor was the first and perhaps only white artist to be signed by Tamla Motown
I think actually he was Canadian if I recall
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RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

He was. Kiki Dee was also signed by Motown, in 1970.
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Schizoidman · Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 1140 Location: Rural West Sussex

Mark: The Monster Mash was in fact played only two weeks ago on SOT60s! Yes, it is a great song.

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Thanks.

Sadly I don't and won't listen to SOTS's-the presenter and for the most part the decade does not interest me/leaves me completely cold.