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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:42 am    Post subject: Stuart Macomie-Saturday Afternoons Reply with quote

This is my favourite show on Radio 2 each week.

I think Stuart is an excellent presenter, he plays a great selection of music and imparts a lot of his knowledge throughout the show.

I wish his show though was on for 3 hours.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hear hear - agree with everything you said - he's my favourite too Very Happy
and I was also annoyed at his show being cut to 2 1/2 hrs.
I always get introduced to new music on that show - and Stuart is a great broadcaster: witty, clever and yet far from being egotistical - he has time for his listeners unlike some other presenters who are just me me me.

Thumbs up for Stuart Maconie Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He has a new book out called "Pies and Prejudice: In Search of the North" about discovering his inner northerner.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yip - I know - posted that in the other thread - I can't wait till Feb 1st! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
Did you like 'Pies and Prejudice' gfloyd?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Julia wrote:

Did you like 'Pies and Prejudice' gfloyd?


Haven't read it yet. I might give it a go although the subject has been a bit over done already IMHO. The reviews of the book seem reasonable positive.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's fantastic - you should read it - he writes so well - it's really funny (especially the bit about his junior school days - I was laughing out loud!)
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, great show, they should give him all the time from Dermots dreadful show Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Yes, great show, they should give him all the time from Dermots dreadful show Very Happy


Here, here NOD Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, exactly - I managed to catch SM's show live on Saturday - it was so good, I didn't want it to end, at least certainly not at 1630. A sense of dissappointment loomed large when he said at 1620 "Dermot's up next". Sad
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wonder if he gets sofas on the cheap for his friends?
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sofa, so good. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

he doesn't do the sofa adds - he said it wasn't him and I think you can tell it isn't anyway - some sounds/phonemes (whatever you want to call them) sound the same but others really don't...
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's wrong with Stuart selling sofa (if it is him) ? Terry used to sell cod liver oil capsules and no-one complained. ( Not a rant, just gently pointing to the inconsistency)
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Julia wrote:
he doesn't do the sofa adds - he said it wasn't him and I think you can tell it isn't anyway - some sounds/phonemes (whatever you want to call them) sound the same but others really don't...


I must learn to couch my remarks slightly differently.............. Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

: Laughing Laughing Touche, Ernie Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm afraid I'm very apathetic towards Maconie's Saturday Show. To me it's nowt special and often sounds like he's just filling a gap till they can find a bigger (tv) star to agree to the slot!

Come back Dickie Allinson 3.30-6.30 or even Martin Kelner On Saturday, which had a bit of umph and charisma about it.

Obviously I'd like Baker there too but I have strong suspicions he's been offered it and turned it down, such is the lure of The Den!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Julia wrote:
he doesn't do the sofa adds - he said it wasn't him and I think you can tell it isn't anyway - some sounds/phonemes (whatever you want to call them) sound the same but others really don't...



Chris Evans mentioned it in his blog last week the day after Stuart covered for him and Steve has mentioned it also? Stuart can't mention it as he's under contract with DFS. Maybe the festive one should be rested until later in the year Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lady Boil De Spudswell wrote:
I'm afraid I'm very apathetic towards Maconie's Saturday Show. To me it's nowt special and often sounds like he's just filling a gap till they can find a bigger (tv) star to agree to the slot!

Come back Dickie Allinson 3.30-6.30 or even Martin Kelner On Saturday, which had a bit of umph and charisma about it.

Obviously I'd like Baker there too but I have strong suspicions he's been offered it and turned it down, such is the lure of The Den!



Cough.......Chris Tarrant........cough, you missed that? Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
Julia wrote:
he doesn't do the sofa adds - he said it wasn't him and I think you can tell it isn't anyway - some sounds/phonemes (whatever you want to call them) sound the same but others really don't...



Chris Evans mentioned it in his blog last week the day after Stuart covered for him and Steve has mentioned it also? Stuart can't mention it as he's under contract with DFS. Maybe the festive one should be rested until later in the year Laughing


It isn't him - Stuart said Ken Bruce had asked him - and he said it wasn't him - don't be ridiculous - of course he doesn't have to keep it a secret because of a contract - you can tell it doesn't sound like him anyway
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One of the best shows on Radio 2.

Makes a nice change from the ego TV star presenters.

Keep up the excellent work Mr Maconie!

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Julia wrote:
mark occomore wrote:
Julia wrote:
he doesn't do the sofa adds - he said it wasn't him and I think you can tell it isn't anyway - some sounds/phonemes (whatever you want to call them) sound the same but others really don't...



Chris Evans mentioned it in his blog last week the day after Stuart covered for him and Steve has mentioned it also? Stuart can't mention it as he's under contract with DFS. Maybe the festive one should be rested until later in the year Laughing


It isn't him - Stuart said Ken Bruce had asked him - and he said it wasn't him - don't be ridiculous - of course he doesn't have to keep it a secret because of a contract - you can tell it doesn't sound like him anyway


It really does sound like Stuart though.
There is a new one on the radio at the mo and that doesn't sound like him - more like Steve Berry (sp?) who used to review motorbikes on one of the motoring shows.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gfloyd wrote:
He has a new book out called "Pies and Prejudice: In Search of the North" about discovering his inner northerner.


Oh cool - I really enjoyed his "Cider With Roadies" book and hopefully this one will be just as entertaining.

He's one of those people who manages to write just as they speak.

Thanks for mentioning the book!
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

one chapter in and it's great - I can't put it down!
highly recommend it Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wish they would give Stuart his 30 minutes back-his show should be allowed to run for a full 3 hours.

Keep up the good work on a Saturday Stuart-your show is my favourite on Radio 2.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Stuart Macomie-Saturday Afternoons Reply with quote

Mark Mayhew wrote:
I think Stuart is an excellent presenter, he plays a great selection of music and imparts a lot of his knowledge throughout the show.


I agree. In fact, I think he should be presenting drivetime. Better than that pillo-ck they're currently using at huge expense to the licence-fee payer.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got to be honest i wish RA had been left to his Sat show.
Stuart is OK but it never really gets me that involved.
Richard had a special way of presenting on a Saturday which Stuart can not match.
His music is fine but it just isn't the same Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would be happy leaving Stuart where he is and replacing Kermit with Richard.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Mike-I of course agree with you but in Richard's absence Stuart show is the next best thing.

Sadly imho there is not a lot else that I really like on Radio 2 just now-I wish they would overhaul the schedules and bring in some fresh talent at least on the weekend schedules.
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I like the Betamax challenge.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MIKERAPHONE wrote:
Got to be honest i wish RA had been left to his Sat show.
Stuart is OK but it never really gets me that involved.
Richard had a special way of presenting on a Saturday which Stuart can not match.
His music is fine but it just isn't the same Rolling Eyes


Whilst I agree with your comments about Richard, I think there's a place for both shows on Saturdays.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really miss RA's Saturday afternoon show, I do enjoy Stuart on Saturday afternoon, lets face it, it's a breath of fresh air after CE,IMHO.

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I always enjoy Stuarts show. He knows his stuff. But he takes no nonsense....Today in his competition the guy had to go wash his hands because he had been chopping chicken (very good H&S). There was a 10 sec pause and SM say 'there appears to be a problem with your phone...you don't have it up to your ear!". After that SM gave the guy about 2 secs to answer the questions so the guy stood no chance. Don't mess with Mr M. Cool
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I miss RA on Saturday too, was a damn good show but I agree, if we can't have that, Stuart is the next best thing. Love the Betamax challenge but this week was real infuriating - I was shouting all the answers at the radio!! Maybe, I'll ring up and get on the quiz....and get them all wrong!

What I miss is Stuarts Critical List - yes it's in the current show but the format is all wrong, seems all they've done is take the best of and unsung and stuck them in the middle of a show!

And haven't we had Hotel California before...?

Bring back the hour show! - did notice the handover to O'Dreary though....just before I launched myself at the off button Laughing
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Just about to start listening to it now - can't wait for the quiz since it's been given such a good build-up! Smile
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Stuart had a thread running on his show today about interesting bus detours from their normal routes. How come I didn't hear Mark Occomore's name mentioned? He must have some tales to tell!! Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lord Evan Elpuss wrote:
Stuart had a thread running on his show today about interesting bus detours from their normal routes. How come I didn't hear Mark Occomore's name mentioned? He must have some tales to tell!! Shocked


Mark goes where he likes doesn't he?
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I don t want to over expose myself Laughing
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gfloyd wrote:
Lord Evan Elpuss wrote:
Stuart had a thread running on his show today about interesting bus detours from their normal routes. How come I didn't hear Mark Occomore's name mentioned? He must have some tales to tell!! Shocked


Mark goes where he likes doesn't he?



Coach detours, should be as I dont drive buses. One tight spot I had coming out on too a main road with a brick wall on one side and the beer wagon on the other, just scrapped through.
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mark occomore wrote:
I don t want to over expose myself Laughing


am I the only one who doesn't understand this reference? Confused
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