| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
 Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject: Richard Allinson Taking A Break |
 |
|
Not sure if anyone is interested based on the threads/messages posted to date etc, but the mighty/fantastic Richard Allinson is taking a 2 week break from his weekend shows.
In his place will be Chris Hawkins-who personally I don't think I have ever heard of him before but maybe someone on R2OK knows different.
Anyhow I won't be tuning in preferring to get some regular sleep for the next 2 weeks. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 19382
Location: Cheshire
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You mean you listen live every week Mark? Hells teeth I enjoy Richard's shows but wouldn't go that far!
I've heard of Chris Hawkins, can't think from where or how just now though.
H
_________________
88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Yes Helen-as sad as it may seem I have listened/ have tuned in live to every one of Richard's weekend shows since he returned to Radio 2 in a permanent capacity.
My wife is very tolerant and accepts my broken sleep patterns at the weekends-sleeping in the daytime to make up for being awake in the dead of night!
Hopefully one day Richard will secure a daytime show which would be preferable to the current situation.
However until that happens I will continue tune in live (and ensure the black coffee supply is easily accessible).
Best Wishes To You-You are the next best Allinson fan on this board to my mind. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NickSheffield
Joined: 22 Jul 2007
Posts: 508
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Mark Mayhew wrote: |
Best Wishes To You-You are the next best Allinson fan on this board to my mind. |
Oi... I like him too :p
And as one of Radio 2's younger listeners, I don't mind his 2/3am starts...nice to listen to with a cup of a tea after a night out. Don't manage much over 20 minutes of a listen though.
That sentence makes me sound young to the old, and old to the young... Hmmm. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Nick-Maybe if you switched from cups of tea to coffee or even something stronger your staying power might increase.
I have mastered staying awake for each of the 2 three hour weekend shows but without something to drink like black coffee I would just fall asleep I feel sure. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 7646
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Now there's a rare admission. Needs an artificial stimulant to keep awake during the Richard Allinson show! 
_________________
Ron |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NickSheffield
Joined: 22 Jul 2007
Posts: 508
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thing is with Richard - I think he plays a brilliant choice of music and has a very warm and approachable presenting style...but his current shows don't offer much to keep you listening for a long period.
It's a shame because I found his Saturday afternoon shows far more enticing but there feels like there's a bit of a lack of effort with the current shows - but fair enough, why put in loads of effort for the graveyard slot.
I have listened to it in the light of day on the iplayer and it keeps me going if i'm bobbing about with some household chores...but when it comes to the crunch, it's a background show.
Sorry, Mark. I still hope Richard gets a proper daytime gig though. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I like Richard Allinson. I also like my sleep. That's why I like iPlayer!!!!
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 3417
Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Helen May wrote: | You mean you listen live every week Mark? Hells teeth I enjoy Richard's shows but wouldn't go that far!
I've heard of Chris Hawkins, can't think from where or how just now though.
H |
Hello Aitch,
Chris Hawkins' usual home is on 6 music where he does the night shift. He has been on Radio 2, usually covering for the night DJs (Janice Long, Alex Lester) Also Mo Dutta at the weekends.
_________________
Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MadeinSurrey
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 3130
Location: The Beautiful South
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
I find it astonishing that somebody as bland as Allinson can generate such extraordinary devotion. Compared to the execrable Evans and Wright, he is superb, but that is damning with faint praise! Why stay up all night when you can listen at any time? 
_________________
MiS |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You mean Mark you have never heard of Chris Hawkins? He's broadcast on Radio 2 before. He works for 6 Music. Good luck on your catch up of sleep.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hawkins |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| mark occomore wrote: | | You mean Mark you have never heard of Chris Hawkins? |
I haven't heard of Chris Hawkins, either. There's more to life than listening to radio all day and night!
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've never heard of him either...
Now, Jack Hawkins.......
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio!  13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 7646
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Or Jim Hawkins, SF, to go with your strapline!
_________________
Ron |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| colby wrote: | | mark occomore wrote: | | You mean Mark you have never heard of Chris Hawkins? |
I haven't heard of Chris Hawkins, either. There's more to life than listening to radio all day and night! |
I didn't say I listen all day and night. He has covered a few shows on two before. What I gather his 6 Music shows are voicetracked? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| RockitRon wrote: | | Or Jim Hawkins, SF, to go with your strapline! |
Lost me there Ron.. who's Jim Hawkins? 
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 7646
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Treasure Island...Pirates and all that.
I've already got my coat...
_________________
Ron |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| mark occomore wrote: | | colby wrote: | | mark occomore wrote: | | You mean Mark you have never heard of Chris Hawkins? |
I haven't heard of Chris Hawkins, either. There's more to life than listening to radio all day and night! |
I didn't say I listen all day and night. He has covered a few shows on two before. What I gather his 6 Music shows are voicetracked? |
I'm not really concerned about whether his contributions are pre-recorded or not. I just have never heard of him that's all.
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 3417
Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:15 am Post subject: |
|
|
| colby wrote: | | mark occomore wrote: | | colby wrote: | | mark occomore wrote: | | You mean Mark you have never heard of Chris Hawkins? |
I haven't heard of Chris Hawkins, either. There's more to life than listening to radio all day and night! |
I didn't say I listen all day and night. He has covered a few shows on two before. What I gather his 6 Music shows are voicetracked? |
I'm not really concerned about whether his contributions are pre-recorded or not. I just have never heard of him that's all. |
All you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask! http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/chris_hawkins/
_________________
Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
| RockitRon wrote: | Treasure Island...Pirates and all that.
I've already got my coat... |
got 'cha.. 'aaar, Jim lad....
For a spooky second there, I thought you were referring to J Hawkins who filmed the last run of a Santa Fe steam locomotive in 1955...
( got the video.... and the dvd......... and the record.....  )
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Chris Hawkins is married too GMTV weather girl Clare Nasir. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
| mark occomore wrote: | | Chris Hawkins is married too GMTV weather girl Clare Nasir. |
Which means nothing to those who don't watch GMTV. Like me, for instance!
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I see Tim Smith is sitting in for Richard on the second weekend of RA's absence.
I have no intention of tuning in. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MadeinSurrey
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 3130
Location: The Beautiful South
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
As if anyone could replace Richard, eh Mark?
_________________
MiS |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Your words not mine
Presenters such as Johnnie Walker, Gambo, Dermot O'Leary, Emma Forbes, Zoe Ball, Suzi Q, Bob Harris could all do a fine job I'm sure sitting in for RA re his weekend shows.
If it was one of the above I'm sure would definitely tune in.
So the point you are making is what exactly? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've never heard Tim Smith do a show solo. Is he one of Steve Wright's sidekicks - the one who always laughs at Steve's jokes?
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:13 am Post subject: |
|
|
Yes he is.
Mark Occomore is a fan of his I believe-Smith has a show on a local BBC station I believe at the weekends-Radio Berkshire I think..
For the reasons you mention I don't like him-laughing at Steve Wright jokes etc which are not funny.
He strikes me as a real brown nose as far as Steve Wright is concerned. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 11258
Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
well he wouldn't make a good side kick to Steve if he didn't laugh or criticized everything he said now would he?
Why can't people accept The Big Show's format for what it is - light hearted fun?
I get the feeling he likes working with radio 2''s top dj anyway....
I love the show..
_________________
Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| SantaFefan wrote: | | well he wouldn't make a good side kick to Steve if he didn't laugh or criticized everything he said now would he? |
There's a difference between a person being "a good sidekick" and one who a complete sycophant though.
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I like listening to Tim Smith when he's solo. I enjoyed him when he did Weekend Early show over on Radio One years ago. Tim was also used to be on the Roadshows with Wrighty. Yes he used to present on BBC Berkshire. Tim was covering for Alex Lester a few weeks back. Looks like Tim is a big part of the cover work on Two. Get him covering for other people would be good. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I hope Richard's cover days are not over especially when other cover presenters around are "not very good". |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009
Posts: 1216
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I think it's such a pity that RA has to be in the "cover" category given that he's one of R2's best presenters.
_________________
(signature and avatar removed, violated forum Rule 2.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 2897
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Could not agree more |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 9955
Location: UK
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Mark Mayhew wrote: | | I hope Richard's cover days are not over especially when other cover presenters around are "not very good". |
That door may have shut? People used to moan he's not got his own show on the station anymore. Now he's got his own show, people moan he's not heard anywhere else. You can't please everyone. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MadeinSurrey
Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 3130
Location: The Beautiful South
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Mark, that is so true!!
_________________
MiS |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
