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Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:57 pm Post subject: Graham Norton leaving Radio 2

Graham is leaving the station, with his last show on Saturday 19th December. He will continue to present Eurovision and his TV chat show but will no longer be on the radio.

It'll be shame to lose him, not least because I worry who they'll replace him with!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54902490

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

I agree Ian. My first thought was who on earth will we get next.

I must admit I don't often listen at the moment but we did at least every other week when we were travelling up to the NE for football and heard some interesting interviews.

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:28 am Post subject:

I think Graham's very good, and while I don't listen as much as I used to I do still enjoy his snark. He's got something about him.

Anyway, I'm expecting Rylan but someone's pointed out to me that it looks like Scott Mills could be leaving Radio 1, so maybe he's in the frame.

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:21 pm Post subject:

Joining Virgin Radio!

https://t.co/rHvp8GLVnp

Must say I'm a bit surprised, considering how good the BBC have been to him. He won't get anywhere near the listening figures he does now, but Virgin must be paying him a lot. He's taking Maria with him but not producer Malcolm.

Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:46 pm Post subject:

400% pay rise!

Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:00 am Post subject:

Claudia Winkleman confirmed as the replacement.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

So I wonder what will happen to her Sunday show?

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:13 am Post subject:

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

I know that Ian but that was at the time Covid struck and of course she was always missing for Strictly. What I really meant was will FNIMN continue on Sundays or what will we get? Shudder to think really.

Personally I think FNIMN is suited to a Sunday night.

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:33 am Post subject:

There's another Sunday shake-up coming, but I don't know the full details. I suspect FNIMN will stay, but there's no mention of any other commitments in the BBC's press release about Claudia today.

Number Six · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 439 Location: In the village

I'm no fan of Graham Norton and Claudia Winkelman leaves me cold so looks like I'll be staying with Classic
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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London

They like to put a TV 'personality' in the Saturday schedule. I used to like Jonathan Ross in that slot, chiefly because of his mate Andy's music choices. As much as I like Graham Norton's TV show, I rarely listened to the R2 one. I thought it'd be between the Winkle and Fearne Cotton. Be thankful it wasn't Alex Jones off The One Show...
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Number Six · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 439 Location: In the village

I used to like Ross in that slot as well OR. Haven't listened to that slot since he left. It always seem to be hosted by Shouty McShoutface.
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Fog on the Tyne · Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 1095

Shame that Danny Baker blotted his copy book a couple of years back.
It looks they're repeating a few In Concerts on Saturday and Sunday evenings but that might just be temporary.
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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London

Danny would chew his own arm off, to get back on the radio. It's a pity, as I loved his radio work. And his books. He's a good man.

I don't really enjoy live concerts on the radio, Foggy. I like to be able to see them, too. Which reminds me - I watched a Cyndi Lauper gig...Austin City Limits I think it was called, last Saturday tea time. Astounding. I've always liked her, but I had no idea she would be so great live. I think Madonna and her various body parts stopped Cyndi getting the credit she deserves.

Six...I have no idea who Shouty McShoutface is (unless it's Chris Evans) but I had a good laugh when I read it!
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

I'm not a fan of live concerts on the radio either Raver.

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:24 pm Post subject:

Graham Norton's leaving Virgin Radio now. Angela Scanlon to take over until a proper replacement is found, which suggests this has come as a bit of a sudden surprise to Virgin.

oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London

I never had the pleasure of listen to any of his Virgin shows. But hardly ever miss any of his BBC TV shows. Last week's with Jodie Foster and Olivia Colman was a belter. Apparently, he wants his weekends back. Then there's Wheel of Fortune, his books, and I think his private life is a little rocky, so good luck to him.

Besides, before you know it, Eurovision will be upon us! Royaume Uni, nil points!
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