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mark occomore
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| I wonder what happens next when his Radio 2 overnight show ends? There is only a certain amount of cover work available. |
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:59 am Post subject: |
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Just 2 more weekends for Richard left now.
Wonder if he will leave completely after these.
I note the Jane Muddridge petition failed. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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So sad about that, though not surprised. Is Shennan noted for making sensible decisions? I certainly don't think so. I'm more convinced than ever that he's merely carrying on with Lesley Douglas' bad work, even though I remember it being one Bob Shennan that brought back Richard Allinson after Lesley Douglas scrapped his previous Saturday Afternoon show.
Yes I did sign the aforementioned petition.
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Ian Robinson
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | So sad about that, though not surprised. Is Shennan noted for making sensible decisions? I certainly don't think so. I'm more convinced than ever that he's merely carrying on with Lesley Douglas' bad work, even though I remember it being one Bob Shennan that brought back Richard Allinson after Lesley Douglas scrapped his previous Saturday Afternoon show.
Yes I did sign the aforementioned petition. |
As I said upthread (or maybe another one) Shennan wanted to keep Allinson and dump Vanessa but his hands are tied, and budgets are being slashed so much he has very little room for maneuver. |
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graham b
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| So why have we got Ms Cox this week instead of Richard? |
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Helen May
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Well he couldn't do his own show if he were covering could he? Also as there are so few left maybe it was decided to use someone else on this occasion.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I like both Sara and Richard and I'm just grateful for having a breakfast show which I can actually listen to if only for this week 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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| ruddlescat wrote: | | I like both Sara and Richard and I'm just grateful for having a breakfast show which I can actually listen to if only for this week |
I wasn't a fan of Richard but he would be preferable to Sara, sorry but she's not listenable at all for me, it's just like terrible R1 from the '90s and very SHOUTY  |
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mark occomore
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| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Richards last shows this weekend. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Just viewed the schedules following this weekend. Well the destruction of Radio continues apace. I wonder what the night shift & overnight lorry drivers think of having repeats after 3:00am, when they used to have Alex. Much as I like Sounds Of The 60s, 70s etc. I would feel most dissatisfied at hearing a recorded programme where I was once interacting with a live DJ.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Not forgetting of course the insomniacs. travellers etc and members of the 3.46 club who liked interactive radio whether by text, e-mail or tweet.
They are not going to get anything out of " a second chance to hear" or Morgan or Harris who I assume will be recorded. If the BBC has to save money did they do any research into listening patterns ? I suspect there are more potential listeners between 4.00 and 6.00 am so I dont't know why Janice and Alex were not moved until the 3.00 to 6.00 slot leaving the recorded stuff to the wee small hours ( apologies to the truckers and other all night workers but you cannot have everything) |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Anneka Rice seemed genuinely unhappy this morning at Richard's departure .
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mark occomore
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| He seemed upbeat this morning. The show has gone, but don't know if the broadcasters has left the building for good. |
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I think/believe Richard has now left the BBC-hopefully he will turn up somewhere new shortly. |
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Helen May
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Haven't listened to this weekend's shows as yet but glanced at the playlist and a lot of Richard's personal favourites (and during the past few weeks).
I seem to think he ended his late night show years ago with the same Beatles track that he finished up this morning's show. I don't have a recording but remember the song.
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Mark Mayhew
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Believe Richard has new agents so maybe they will get him a new gig somewhere else soon.
It would be a real shame if he has decided to give up broadcasting completely. |
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Helen May
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I don't think he will have decided to give up broadcasting Mark, this hasn't exactly been his decision...............
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mark occomore
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Mark Mayhew wrote: | | I think/believe Richard has now left the BBC-hopefully he will turn up somewhere new shortly. |
There was no intercation he's left Radio 2. When the announced was made it did say that he'll continue to cover shows on Radio 2. |
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I hope you are right Helen. |
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Helen May
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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I'm surprised you even think it's Richard's decision to quit and, as was said right at the beginning when the announcement was made, he will still do stand in when required.
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Angela W
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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What a waste. I really like Richard Allinson's style of broadcasting. My sleepless nights are just not going to be the same without him and Alex to listen to. I am very sad. 
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Just out of interest, Helen, which Beatles' song did he always play?
Hello Goodbye might be appropriate. |
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Helen May
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It was Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End that he finished with this morning and for some reason I think he did the same on his last late weeknight show.
He's always played a lot of Beatles tracks on his shows.
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Ah, the excellent Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight from the greatest album ever made, Abbey Road .  .
To their credit, Ken Bruce/Gary Bones sometimes play it as well. |
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mark occomore
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| The position Radio 2 are taking it seems the real radio DJ gets pushed out. I can't see Richard moving too a commercial station as the formats have changed and he wouldn't be allowed to provide the content. I think.Scott Mills will eventually move over to Radio 2 gradually like Sara and Jo did. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Having read some of the latest twitter posts about Richard I'm pretty sure he will continue as a broadcaster but not so sure whether that will be with the BBC.
Can't agree with Mark O-why couldn't Richard start a new career on a commercial radio station e.g. Smooth , Magic etc. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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He came to the BBC from Capital Radio, a London commercial station!
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Good point LEE.
Indeed Richard could help raise the bar re bringing his BBC experience to a commercial radio station in 2014! |
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Angela W
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Wherever he goes, I hope it will be available somehow for me to be able to listen.
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| mark occomore wrote: | | The position Radio 2 are taking it seems the real radio DJ gets pushed out. I can't see Richard moving too a commercial station as the formats have changed and he wouldn't be allowed to provide the content. I think.Scott Mills will eventually move over to Radio 2 gradually like Sara and Jo did. |
God preserve us from the 'talents' of Scott Mills
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mark occomore
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Richard will be joining Londons Magic to present Drivetime from 27th October. |
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Angela W
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| mark occomore wrote: | | Richard will be joining Londons Magic to present Drivetime from 27th October. |
That is very good news Mark, but do you know how I can tune in please? I am not up with all the new technology! 
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic news.
Lets hope hew can carve out a career on this radio station. |
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Angela if you Google Magic FM you should be able to listen online. I'll see if it's on my internet radio.
Shame it's Drivetime as that is one of the few R2 shows that I still listen to, the 2nd hour anyway.
Are there local Magic FMs or just the one?
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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But, will he be allowed to be himself? As he was on R2, if you know what I'm driving at.
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I hope he will be able to LEE.
I can pick Magic up via Sky TV.
The press release confirms also he will continue to cover/work on BBC Radio 2 as appropriate.
So pleased he has got a new gig-hopefully he can carve out his own regular perm show going forward. |
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Mark Mayhew
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Magic is going national on DAB radio in the new year-looking at their website they are certainly trying to extend their reach etc. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Mark Mayhew wrote: | I hope he will be able to LEE.
I can pick Magic up via Sky TV.
The press release confirms also he will continue to cover/work on BBC Radio 2 as appropriate.
So pleased he has got a new gig-hopefully he can carve out his own regular perm show going forward. |
I hope they don't treat him like the DJ in this Tom Petty track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOd3tan59BE
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mark occomore
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 4:22 am Post subject: |
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| Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | | But, will he be allowed to be himself? As he was on R2, if you know what I'm driving at. |
Breakfast and Drive are slightly different with more of an open mic. Delivery will be different, but it's an interim place until they know what is happening with Foxy in December. I would expect when Foxy returns then Richard will continue at Magic with a further shuffle if daytimes.
The station has already introduced a few changes with an 80s show on a Friday and weekend changes. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: |
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| Mark Mayhew wrote: | | Magic is going national on DAB radio in the new year-looking at their website they are certainly trying to extend their reach etc. |
erm, Magic is already national. It started in Yorkshire - the London version is just a Johnny-come-lately. |
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