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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:59 am    Post subject: Chris and Elton... Oh Fu..... Reply with quote

What a brilliant show this is. Anyone else listening/watching?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes... I think I might have just missed a naughty word Laughing

Made it worse by making a meal of apologising for it Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just reading the live streaming comments on the home page. Anyone who thinks Chris Evans is unpopular and that they are the majority is deluded. He is loved, big style.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Indeed. Puts into perspective the comments about "minorities" made somewhere else on this forum Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So what you are saying is that more people are listening than are not?

I think that you may have got that a little bit wrong, and people who ain't listening would not even bother adding to his forum.

Its just more BBC propaganda!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No I'm not saying that at all but it is the most listened to radio show in the UK. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quantity doesn't equal quality!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Listeners come in all shapes and sizes.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kengeo wrote:
Quantity doesn't equal quality!


Exactly!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Exactly Kengeo....X-factor is most popular tv show but it's still "carp"(sic)
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
Listeners come in all shapes and sizes.


And so do sheep......
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You all watched/listened to it then?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok I’ll be generous – imagine that every member on this forum didn’t like Chris Evans (feels like it sometimes) and that every comment posted since this forum started was a negative comment about Chris Evans ( again…)- even that would be a tiny fraction of the number of people who listen to his show every day that it is on. The idea that people who like Chris Evans are "poor quality listeners" is rather conceited. People are people; we are all the same, yet we are all different.

Today ‘s show was brilliant, broadcasting genius. Smile How laid back was Elton John? What a nice bear.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
broadcasting genius. Smile


Oh dear!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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You all watched/listened to it then?


You must be joking Ron! Never in a month of Sundays, and I didn't want to spoil my day!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Simon Bates' Golden Hour has been excellent this morning. Really good music and no shouting and screaming. Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MadeinSurrey wrote:
Simon Bates' Golden Hour has been excellent this morning. Really good music and no shouting and screaming. Wink


I used to love that, MIS, is it on DAB and does he still do the our tune thing, or was that someone else?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Helen May wrote:
RockitRon wrote:
You all watched/listened to it then?


You must be joking Ron! Never in a month of Sundays, and I didn't want to spoil my day!

H


That's fair enough, H. You don't like his voice so you don't have him on.

To be honest, I don't have him on every day, and when I do I yearn for a bit of peace and quiet, or my own music collection, after about an hour.

So I don't comment on the bits I don't hear.

It's a shame that some of the critics and moaners on here don't do the same. I'll just leave it at that - I could get quite cross about those on here who throw jibes about "minority" and "quality".
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
No I'm not saying that at all but it is the most listened to radio show in the UK. Smile


It doesn't stop him from being a complete knob!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

On a lighter note, he nicked someone's glasses for the photo at the end...


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
Listeners come in all shapes and sizes.


And so do radio broadcasters' egos.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
Ok I’ll be generous – imagine that every member on this forum didn’t like Chris Evans (feels like it sometimes) and that every comment posted since this forum started was a negative comment about Chris Evans ( again…)- even that would be a tiny fraction of the number of people who listen to his show every day that it is on. The idea that people who like Chris Evans are "poor quality listeners" is rather conceited. People are people; we are all the same, yet we are all different.

Today ‘s show was brilliant, broadcasting genius. Smile How laid back was Elton John? What a nice bear.

Absolutely. I only heard the show from 9AM. Forgot elton was on. As you say, different strokes for different folks. Some people like Ken bruce...
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The minority argument, Ron, is the most ridiculous argument, so don’t worry about it. Ok, I concede: it is True with a capital T that the majority of people in the UK don’t listen to Chris Evans but it’s equally true that an even bigger majority of people in the UK didn’t listen to Terry Wogan and an even bigger majority don’t listen to Simon Mayo and an even bigger majority don’t listen to Johnnie Walker, I could go on and mention every other Radio 2 DJ with increasing majorities of people who don’t listen to them but it’s clear how ridiculous that would be. You can’t use the other side of the equation and then apply it to just one DJ to make a point.

The quality argument is equally ridiculous because no one person can know every other person in the UK; so they cannot with any credibility or expectation of being taken seriously, offer an opinion on the “quality” (whatever that means) of all those people. How can someone who doesn’t know me at all, know if I’m a quality listener?




ColinB wrote:
Rachel wrote:
No I'm not saying that at all but it is the most listened to radio show in the UK. Smile


It doesn't stop him from being a complete knob!

Smile


Colin, I love you! Welcome back.

He is a complete Knob- but he's great on the Radio!. Smile

I thought today's technological wizardy would be right up your street- it was all there- live streaming audio, video, twitter-feed, direct comment feed with feedback from a producer... it was quite a thing really. All on one page.
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Rachel wrote:
I thought today's technological wizardy would be right up your street- it was all there- live streaming audio, video, twitter-feed, direct commet feed with feedback from a producer... it was quite a thing really. All on one page.


I like technology when it fulfils a need - and my need is for radio that I can relate to. I can't relate to any radio or TV programming that includes knobhead's ego being foist on me.

Anyway, thanks for the welcome back Rachel! Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh been away Colin. Hope the place was hot? Laughing

Here's the naughty clip. Mind you the Chris Evans does the Live studio guest thingy could be reviewed, and may be dropped.


http://radiofail.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/elton-john-radio-2-breakfast-sweary-fail/


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No thanks, Mark. I'll pass on the clip because it means have to endure the gobby one!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just to clarify one of the earlier comments Simon Bates does the Golden Hour on Smooth every weekday between 9am and 10am the same slot as it used to be on Radio One

Our Tune is on only once a week on a Friday morning around 8 45am but can be heard again by going to the Smooth website

Smoothradio.co.uk

Hope this helps whoever was asking
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like Chris Moyles Golden Hour on Radio 1 every friday between 9-10am. I love hearing the old Radio 1 jingles again.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I do wonder why the interview and live streaming wasn't stopped after this? It does seem the BBC sweapt this under the carpet, because they didn't want to upset Sir Elton John.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
I do wonder why the interview and live streaming wasn't stopped after this? It does seem the BBC sweapt this under the carpet, because they didn't want to upset Sir Elton John.




Eh no, the BBC swept this under the carpet, because they didn't want to upset Chris Evans Confused
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
imagine that every member on this forum didn’t like Chris Evans (feels like it sometimes) and that every comment posted since this forum started was a negative comment about Chris Evans ( again…)-


Doesn't take too much imagination to be honest! Especially with the likes of ColinB here whinging non-stop.....

It's quite simple, if you don't like him turn the ((((( radio off or over to another station. Nobody is forcing you to listen.....
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John W wrote:
mark occomore wrote:
I do wonder why the interview and live streaming wasn't stopped after this? It does seem the BBC sweapt this under the carpet, because they didn't want to upset Sir Elton John.




Eh no, the BBC swept this under the carpet, because they didn't want to upset Chris Evans Confused


The Radio 2 boss Shocked Laughing . Does this mean Chris could walk if he doesn't get his own way? Question
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
Does this mean Chris could walk if he doesn't get his own way? Question

I wish!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel you are a breath of fresh air with all your positive vibes and laid back approach to life Very Happy

Good for you taking it all in your stride and for your personal choice of liking Chris Evans Very Happy

I preferred him on Drivetime (not a massive fan!) but didn't mind, don't listen in the mornings find him far too lively, but that's just me! Maybe I should try it again might get me up and doing quicker Laughing
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BDG wrote:
don't listen in the mornings find him far too lively, but that's just me!


It's not just you BDG Smile
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="Shaky Fan"Especially with the likes of ColinB here whinging non-stop.....

It's quite simple, if you don't like him turn the ((((( radio off or over to another station. Nobody is forcing you to listen.....


Hey leave Colin alone, he just tells it as it is!!

As far as turning the **** (insert your own word here) off, or tuning elsewhere, you lot still don't get it, what are the options??? As most listen to breakfast radio in the car, Smooth is the only option as I see it, and as 95% of cars don't have the DAB option, where can we go?

The BBC have let many licence payers down badly, it frustrates me immensely that so many cannot see through Evans for the sham that he is, and put up with the tripe that he delivers daily and then claim that he delivers quality radio, is there no hope?
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BDG wrote:
Rachel you are a breath of fresh air with all your positive vibes and laid back approach to life Very Happy

Good for you taking it all in your stride and for your personal choice of liking Chris Evans Very Happy

I preferred him on Drivetime (not a massive fan!) but didn't mind, don't listen in the mornings find him far too lively, but that's just me! Maybe I should try it again might get me up and doing quicker Laughing


Oh thanks BDG. Smile It is jolly important to keep things in perspective, life is an endless sea of possibilities, if we swim around in the murky depths, all we see is murky depths, if we surf the crests of the waves, we see the crests of other waves but more importantly we see that the sea has more waves than we will ever have time to surf.

I prefered Chris on Drivetime too becuase it fitted perfectly with my going home from work routine, but the Breakfast show is good- lively and fun.

No mention of Elton's F-word in the weekend papers- unless I missed it.
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kengeo wrote:
Hey leave Colin alone, he just tells it as it is!!

As far as turning the **** (insert your own word here) off, or tuning elsewhere, you lot still don't get it, what are the options??? As most listen to breakfast radio in the car, Smooth is the only option as I see it, and as 95% of cars don't have the DAB option, where can we go?



"Most listen in the car?" You mean you do? I don't.

I think I’ve said this before: but I’ll say it again for clarity, if there really is no radio stations out there anywhere producing a breakfast show that you do like, and assuming that there isn’t some unknown megastar breakfast show genius just hanging around on the dole waiting for a slot on Radio 2, then why do you think that Radio 2 is capable of producing a breakfast show that you like? And if there is breakfast shows out there that you like, why not listen to them? It’s not quantum mechanics.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rachel wrote:
kengeo wrote:
Hey leave Colin alone, he just tells it as it is!!

As far as turning the **** (insert your own word here) off, or tuning elsewhere, you lot still don't get it, what are the options??? As most listen to breakfast radio in the car, Smooth is the only option as I see it, and as 95% of cars don't have the DAB option, where can we go?

And if there is breakfast shows out there that you like, why not listen to them? It’s not quantum mechanics.


Read my post and try again.
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