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

Dermot O'Leary usually has Alan and Mel in and every time I tune in I feel my ears are bleeding with the loud laughter.. He's reminds of a group of people in the pub and you always hear someone who's the centre of attention. I know he's there to entertain and it's a one off thankfully for some listeners. I wish he could tone it down slightly and during his own show.

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3415 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

This is the trouble with those shows where the main presenter has a sidekick or 'posse'. At their worst you can be left feeling that you are eavesdropping on a private conversation. Often any jokes just pass me by, they might mean something to those present in the studio, but usually leave me cold. And you are right, they are too berluddy loud!!
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littlepieces · Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Posts: 1098 Location: Lowestoft

Alan is leaving R2 like him on tv not radio so no complaints here
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19334 Location: Cheshire

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

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/mar/06/alan-carr-leaves-radio-2

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Patrick Kielty?

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19334 Location: Cheshire

I wouldn't like to bet on it, as it sounds like they are doing something different from that article Mark (thanks btw).

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

Very interesting.......dare we hope.....? Smile

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

I sincerely hope it's not Patrick Kielty Mad

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:15 pm Post subject:

When this show first started I did express surprise that a touring stand-up comedian would have a regular Saturday night radio show, and sure enough it's restricted him a little.

But it does seem the slot was a success and though I'd prefer Gambo at 6 and In Concert at 8 I suspect we'll get something similar instead.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19334 Location: Cheshire

Gambo back at 6 would be great Ian!

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:02 am Post subject:

Interestingly, Mel Sykes has tweeted this:

"It's always boils down to money and budget cuts. Devastated. I have never had that much fun at work in my life and i think it showed : ) xx"

So...not quite the spin the BBC are putting on it. Sounds like the latest name that Radio 2 couldn't afford to keep.

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

She also tweeted : so you've heard about the radio 2 show with @AlanCarr. It's really sudden and I am absolutely gutted. I have loved every minute

Must be Radio 2. They obviously got to slice there budget and make changes.

R2Icon · Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 1444

Although the show was funny, brilliant and entertaining in parts, I liked it, such a hoot: in the main, it was a train crash. The only time it was a good show all the way through was when Penny Smith sat-in for Mel: Penny really tamed the monster.

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

Saw Alan Carr a latitude last year and his stand up was very funny.Can't remember but who was his first co-host? Can picture her face but not name
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Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

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

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

Tony Blackburn did tweet saying he was doing a project with his producer Phil Swern. It be nice if he hosted a Saturday night dance/soul music show, which would mean POTPs would need to be moved.

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

Why don't they try and give someone new a go? By that i mean a regional presenter given a chance
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Angus McCoatup · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject:

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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

That must have been a shredded tweet then....
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ruddlescat · Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester

As I mentioned before I'd like to see a decent specialised rock show on R2 and I think this slot would be perfect for such a show - or alternatively they could move Gambo back to his old time and do the rock show afterwards Smile

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essexlady · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 348 Location: Essex

According to Steve Wright, Liza Tarbuck is taking over the Alan Carr slot. It doesn't really make much difference to me - I've got far beyond the point of listening to Radio 2 at this time on a Saturday.

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

Fair enough will give it a go
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19334 Location: Cheshire

That's good news if Steve's correct Smile

Strangely I listen more at that time during the summer.

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:55 am Post subject:

oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

I don't mind Lisa Tarbuck at all, so might be worth a listen while in the bath or something. I haven't listened to Saturday evening R2 since Maconie was on with the Critical List. Dave Cash has a nice two hour chart (oldies) show on BBC local radio, if anyone's interested , at 6 on a Saturday evening.. The first hour is 60's or 70's.

When you think of what Saturday on R2 used to be like...Johnnie's afternoon show springs to mind, along with Maconie's show, plus an earlier Bob Harris, well, it's nothing short of cultural vandalism, what's been done to it, by the last two controllers.
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