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major tom · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 56

I think Radio 2 should prevent presenters having too much time off during the Christmas break..... What a shambles.

Rachel · Guest

I would disagree with that Major Tom, it's been pretty good from where I sit. A few too many pre-recorded shows but hey it's Christmas ... everybody needs a little time away....

major tom · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 56

Sorry I would have to disagree also. I have not listened at all recently. especially in the afternoon. Everyone needs a break but surely not all at the same time.

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject:

I can se where major Tom is coming from. While it is a pleasent change to hear diiferent presenters, most of the daytime schedule is out of the window, with only Terry and Jezza(I think) in their normal spots. While I have enjoyed Mark Goodier doing the 5 - 7 slot there are those who are fans of Mr Evans who would like to see him back.

If Presenters holidays were more staggered, there would be more continuity of schedule. But Hey, I'm not controller of Radio 2. What do you think, Rachel?
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Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

I totally disagree with Major Tom.

It has been excellent to hear a different set of presenters over the Xmas period.

Hopefully the same thing will happen next Xmas.

gfloyd · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject:

The quality of the replacements has varied from awful to quite good. If the stand in's made more of an effort it wouldn't be so bad. We have one stand-in who is so wooden that I'm have expecting to find out he has dry rot.
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Rachel · Guest

I'll admit to a little selfishness... in that, I normally record the overnight shows and listen to those during the day , so for me having a huge amount of Alex on over Christmas was a good thing. As I was on holiday too, I just found other things to do when the shows I don't care too much for were on.
But in a more general sense:-this week is a little different , as most people are back at work, and in human-nature, "familiar" is comfortable; this week, the day time shows, have been unfamiliar in the main, which for a normal week, is probably not what was required. I conceed that.

I've really enjoyed Alex being on though but I'm missing Chris Evans on my drive home.

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

They deserve a break but you would think the powers that be would at least try and make sure that not all the daytime presenters are off at the same time.

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

I agree they should have better stand in presenters, but perhaps they think people don't listen as much during the holidays so they don't worry about who is presenting.

I don't think SK and CE are back until the week after next.

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major tom · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 56

Personally i prefer a bald head and a Ford Cortina. But you can't always get want you want .....

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I'm finding the afternoons have been more enjoyable these last two weeks

Cherskiy · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:48 am Post subject: