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iain_smith Guest
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:57 am Post subject: Aled Jones for Ken Bruce |
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Aled Jones will be sitting in for Ken Bruce again from october 22-26. I guess Davina was unavailable that week.. Ken hasnt half had a lot of holidays this year.I think hes beaten Terry ! |
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Why oh why can't we have a proper broadcaster sitting in, I was fed up with him sitting in for Sarah, where is RA or SM?
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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Barkingbiker wrote: | Why oh why can't we have a proper broadcaster sitting in, I was fed up with him sitting in for Sarah, where is RA or SM?
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He is a proper broadcaster, whatever that is anyway. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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I like Aled, in my opinion he is far better than some of the others who have stood in for Ken this year.
Maybe Ken is attending the BBC honesty course that week. |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | He is a proper broadcaster, whatever that is anyway. |
But he's so boring to listen to! nothing against the chap but I think the Beeb could do better.
3/10 _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | He is a proper broadcaster, whatever that is anyway. |
But he's so boring to listen to! nothing against the chap but I think the Beeb could do better.
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And I thought the majority of this board liked boring. Why else are they always complaining about Chris 'Interesting' Evans? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | And I thought the majority of this board liked boring. Why else are they always complaining about Chris 'Interesting' Evans? |
Perhaps because they'd like their hard-earned cash to be spent more wisely! |
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PJ in Kent
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Shouldn't that read 'Chris "Not that interesting and must learn to stop talking over other people and shouting into the microphone" Evans'? _________________ He's not the Messiah- he's a very naughty boy! |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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PJ in Kent wrote: | Shouldn't that read 'Chris "Not that interesting and must learn to stop talking over other people and shouting into the microphone" Evans'? |
No _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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PJ in Kent wrote: | Shouldn't that read 'Chris "Not that interesting and must learn to stop talking over other people and shouting into the microphone" Evans'? |
Most definitely "yes"! |
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know if CE is boring or not as he irritates me that much I can't listen long enough to pass judgement!
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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Arcader
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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At least it's not Dreadful Davina!
BTW, did anyone hear Aled dueting with whoever-it-was on the Jonathan Ross show this morning (October 6th)? What a dreadful, sickly sweet, retch-worthy piece of tripe it was. Unutterably awful - I like a 'gentle' song but this was vomit-worthy.
Can you tell that I didn't like it? |
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iain_smith Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | Barkingbiker wrote: | Why oh why can't we have a proper broadcaster sitting in, I was fed up with him sitting in for Sarah, where is RA or SM?
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He is a proper broadcaster, whatever that is anyway. |
Assuming you mean Stuart Maconie,he's doing Chris Evans show for t h enext 2 weeks,so at least theres some good news for you |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Barkingbiker wrote: | Why oh why can't we have a proper broadcaster sitting in, I was fed up with him sitting in for Sarah, where is RA or SM?
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I would expect it's cheaper too have Aled covering instead of Richard A as he's a freelancer for Radio 2 and not under contract with the network. I have heard Richards voice traveling on the M40 on BBC Oxford doing some trailers and the news jingle etc.... |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Barkingbiker wrote: | Why oh why can't we have a proper broadcaster sitting in, I was fed up with him sitting in for Sarah, where is RA or SM?
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I would expect it's cheaper too have Aled .... |
But you get only what you pay for. |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Aled Jones for Ken Bruce |
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iain_smith wrote: | Aled Jones will be sitting in for Ken Bruce again from october 22-26. I guess Davina was unavailable that week.. Ken hasnt half had a lot of holidays this year.I think hes beaten Terry ! |
Lets hope he's got rid of the habit of talking over the start of records and has a new joke writer, he usual jokes and banter are hopeless. Otherwise listenable. |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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As much as I like Aled Jones, I don't think he is the right presenter to sit in for Ken Bruce. He's perfectly fine sitting in for Sarah Kennedy, though. I think Aled is much more suited to early morning radio.
Davina McCall was a bit hit and miss for me but she was harmless enough. Next time Ken Bruce is off, Pete Mitchell should sit in for him. I think he'd be great, especially as a permanent host of the mid-morning slot! |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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J_ROC72 wrote: |
Davina McCall was a bit hit and miss for me |
Aim better next time then! _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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How can I when she used to dance around in the studio?! One morning during Wogan-McCall handover she wasn't even ready because she was pre-occupied making a tit of herself!
I like Davina McCall on the TV but I'm not too sure if she is suitable for the radio. Perhaps she should sit in for Chris Evans or Steve Wright at some point? |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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J_ROC72 wrote: | Perhaps she should sit in for Chris Evans at some point? |
No thanks _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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I can't see what the difference would be? She's just as shouty as he is. It would basically be like listening to a female Chris Evans! |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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J_ROC72 wrote: | I can't see what the difference would be? She's just as shouty as he is. It would basically be like listening to a female Chris Evans! |
Scott, you really dont know the first thing about either of them by the sounds of it. If you can get past your obsession with presenters voices, the content of the shows would be completely different. Chris has carved out a niche for himself talking about food, sport & lifestle issues. Something which Davina has displaye zero interest in.
Still to know this you would have to actually listen ocassionally. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Both Chris Evans and Davina McCall are in the same league. Chris has had to adjust his usual radio format to suit the Drivetime slot. He has to talk about lifestyle issues, news, sport, business etc, because they have always been part of the show. If he was hosting the 2.00 - 5.00pm slot - or even breakfast - then he wouldn't have to touch on subjects like that. He'd be his usual loud and boisterous self.
This is why I don't think Chris Evans is suitable for Drivetime. I'd much rather hear somebody like Stuart Maconie, Mark Radcliffe or Steve Lamacq on the show. Move Chris to a slot where he can be his usual self - i.e. the 2.00 - 5.00pm slot. |
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mark occomore
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Does any know why has Aled been picked to cover the show over the last few months when Ken has been off? |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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J_ROC72 wrote: | Both Chris Evans and Davina McCall are in the same league. Chris has had to adjust his usual radio format to suit the Drivetime slot. He has to talk about lifestyle issues, news, sport, business etc, because they have always been part of the show. If he was hosting the 2.00 - 5.00pm slot - or even breakfast - then he wouldn't have to touch on subjects like that. He'd be his usual loud and boisterous self.
This is why I don't think Chris Evans is suitable for Drivetime. I'd much rather hear somebody like Stuart Maconie, Mark Radcliffe or Steve Lamacq on the show. Move Chris to a slot where he can be his usual self - i.e. the 2.00 - 5.00pm slot. |
Broadcasters evolve. Chris has. He doesnt want to go back to relive your 1990's fantasy. Wright is stuck in the 1980's. That should be a lesson to every broadcaster to move with the times. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have a "1990s fantasy" thank you very much. When he was on Saturday afternoons it was just liking tuning into his former Radio 1 breakfast show.
People still slag off Danny Baker and cast back to his Radio 1 days. Baker is one broadcaster who has evolved and laughs off any 1990s Radio 1 criticism. |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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J_ROC72 wrote: |
People still slag off Danny Baker and cast back to his Radio 1 days. Baker is one broadcaster who has evolved and laughs off any 1990s Radio 1 criticism. |
And long may he continue to do so on Radio London. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Danny Baker was offered a slot on Radio 2 in 1999 but the fool turned it down. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Lesley Douglas approaches him at some point. |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Does any know why has Aled been picked to cover the show over the last few months when Ken has been off? |
Probably because he's a decent, likeable chap who happens to also be a very good presenter. |
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Barkingbiker
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Toggy tea slurper wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | Does any know why has Aled been picked to cover the show over the last few months when Ken has been off? |
Probably because he's a decent, likeable chap who happens to also be a very good presenter. |
Well that's an opinion I can't agree with, I don't know if he is a decent likeable chap as I don't know him, however, I think that he is just about average as presenters go and IMHO he fits into the celeb category, and a very minor one at that.
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:45 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | SantaFefan wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | He is a proper broadcaster, whatever that is anyway. |
But he's so boring to listen to! nothing against the chap but I think the Beeb could do better.
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And I thought the majority of this board liked boring. Why else are they always complaining about Chris 'Interesting' Evans? |
Isn't that Chris 'Interesting' Evans in the same way as Steve 'Interesting' Davis? _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Off topic but Steve Davis IS quite interesting these days. He is a good poker player and making a nice sideline by sending him self up on ads. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:15 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | Broadcasters evolve. Chris has. |
I wish I could find evidence of that when I happen on catching his horrible voice on R2 drivetime (by accident, I might add). |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:20 am Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | Broadcasters evolve. Chris has. |
I wish I could find evidence of that when I happen on catching his horrible voice on R2 drivetime (by accident, I might add). |
Well like Scott, you cant get past your prejudice against his voice I would suggest. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I don't have a "prejudice". I have an opinion - something you find hard to accept. Grow up, Ernie. You're even beginning to behave like Chris Evans now. |
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Scott_Nelson Guest
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | Broadcasters evolve. Chris has. |
I wish I could find evidence of that when I happen on catching his horrible voice on R2 drivetime (by accident, I might add). |
So do I. Like I pointed out yesterday (and some people have chosen to ignore), Chris Evans has had to change his radio format to suit Drivetime. His format is different to what we're used to, but for me, whenever I hear Chris Evans he doesn't seem comfortable on Drivetime. He was brilliant on Radio 1 breakfast (and OK I suppose on Saturday afternoons).
I think Chris should be moved to a slot where he can give his fans his usual radio format. Breakfast or weekday afternoons at 2pm, but hearing him on Drivetime is just too much. At that time of day people want commute home to a relaxing format (nothing like Sarah Kennedy or Michael Parkinson's) I mean somebody like Stuart Maconie. If people want to be shouted at when they commute home then there's always Scott Mills on Radio 1 and plenty of other loudmouths on ILR stations. |
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RockitRon
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Returning to Aled Jones, I heard some of the programme this morning. It is more or less his show, rather than Ken's in absentia - so no Popmaster, for instance.
Played a lot of late 70s/early 80s tracks that you don't hear too often (for good reason - Tina Charles, Rah Band). He's not the most charismatic or professional presenter I've ever heard, but for the odd week he's all right. _________________ Ron |
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gazmando
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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I've really enjoyed Aled this week, primarily for the music, which I think has had a lot more variety than the usual blando Bruce music.
Does anyone know who his producer has been this week. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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I believe it's Gary Bones. _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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Fred
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Barkingbiker wrote: | Why oh why can't we have a proper broadcaster sitting in, I was fed up with him sitting in for Sarah, where is RA or SM? |
There's nothing wrong with Aled Jones... but he is presents Radio 2's Religious programme. The BBC should keep the religious programme presenters away from non-religious programmes. _________________ Fred Hart
Student & Broadcaster
Website: http://www.fred-hart.co.uk |
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