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Rachel · Guest

Well I enjoyed it with Alex Very Happy

I know .... but I'm working on my resoloution, it is only January 2nd and I did get it down to just 6 words! I think I'll highlight this as one my first successes of the year!

Cherskiy · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:16 pm Post subject:

You just keep on telling yourself that, Rachel.... Wink

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AndyAndy2 · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject:

Rachel,

I've just recently got into listening to Alex - funnily enough, by how much you rate him. Must say I really enjoyed the shows. Today's stint for Ken was a great show - any show with Supertramp in is going to be a great one!!

Hadn't seen what he looked like but when Richard mentioned he looked like Ron Wood from behind, I had to get his web page and take a look!

Thanks for introducing me to another good DJ, Rachel. Wink

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

I emailed Alex to wish him Happy New Year, and he kindly replied.

Very Happy

Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject:

An enjoyable morning. No-one can match Ken Bruce but this wasn't bad.

Nice bit of musical variety from Lazy Bones for a change.

Natasha · Little Miss Lovely Smile Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 790

He was ok. But no match for my Kenny. Very Happy

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Rachel · Guest

It's always difficult to separate two great talents, so I never try. Alex being fab doesn't take anything away from Kenny. It just leaves me wondering why Alex is always hidden away on the graveyard shift when there are a couple of other day-time shows begging for talent.

Andy .. thanx for that ........ Smile

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

Is Alex staying in London the whole week or communting to and from Birmingham? He usually stays in the big smoke if he covers for Sarah. At least we know the licence fee is paid for a nice posh hotel. Laughing

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SantaFefan · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

and there was me thinking he was an oldie...

AndyAndy2 · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:58 am Post subject:

Rachel,
No, thank you. Wink

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Rachel · Guest

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

Did he sell cars on the 80's ?

Why do stand-ins have to go on about not understanding Pop Master, are they all stupid or what ?

SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:19 am Post subject:

Only three years younger than me! good, I feel better now.
The pictures have disapeared now it seems but that first one with the long dark curly hair could have been of me in the eighties, had a mop just like it. It's still long and curly but somewhat grey now... Confused

Rachel · Guest

Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:47 am Post subject:

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Rachel · Guest

Oh I see

Get me to a phone shop........ Wink

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SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject:

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SantaFefan · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:01 pm Post subject:

I like Ken, but.... No.

Natasha · Little Miss Lovely Smile Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 790

fair enough Laughing

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Cherskiy · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject:

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

The picture of Ken is when he had hair.

Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject:

Lady Boil De Spudswell · Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 429 Location: Location, Location

I haven't got a problem with anybodys sexuality, but I have it on quite reliable authority that Lynn 'Bowles' for the other side, if you know what I mean. Now, who knows whether that is common knowledge among her on-air colleagues I don't know, but I just find it sooo tortuous to hear banter with her about fit blokes, 'he's a bit of alright' etc etc, which she of course plays along with. If she hasn't come out I'd find it quite tiresome to engage in, if I were her, on what is almost a daily basis.
If, on the other hand, she is openly gay, why the charade?

Danny Baker works with two gay co-hosts, Baylen Leonard and Amy Lame and it's so refreshing to hear that openness talked about on-air, without this dreadful pretence of 'normal' heterosexuality simply because gay references on R2 might upset the Daily Mail readers in Tunbridge Wells!
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Ian Robinson · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject:

gfloyd · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:46 pm Post subject:

Rachel · Guest

Some people enjoy batting for both sides but being gay doesn't prevent people from understanding and commenting on, what makes the opposite sex attractive.....

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

But I'm sure Lynne has mentioned bringing up kids several times. Not that it really matters.

(Although there is an occassional R2 presenter who keeps up the heterosexuality pretence despite, er, Ball-ing from the other side. Presumably his fanbase would take a hit if it got out).

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Natasha · Little Miss Lovely Smile Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 790

Michael Parkinson Shocked

Should we tell Mary?
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Rachel · Guest

It will be good to have most things back to normal next week but it has been fantastic to have Alex on during the day this week. The best possible start to the new year. This morning's show, oozing with the stuff that makes life exciting, was electrifying; you could reach out and touch it, stroke it, feel it; and love it. I did.

Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

Yes, I thought Alex was very good. I hadn't expected to like him, but I did. The Wogan handovers and Vine chats were fun, and everything bristled along very well.

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

I must admit he wasn't as bad as expected. What I dislike about his normal night show is that rubbish 'connections' thing which just drags on and on..., thankfully he had to use KB's format. Smile

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Cherskiy · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject:

Apparently he once cost the BBC £25K in repeat fees for playing the first half of a concert twice by mistake, so he's got form, so to speak....

I can't but help like him, though - he has an unusual way of looking at things, is good with people and has carved out a little niche for himself in the 'Best Time of the Day' slot with a small but very loyal following.
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