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MIKERAPHONE · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: Parky solution

Others may differ but i reckon

Replace Parky with Johnnie Walker 11-1 with a similar format with guests etc.

Replace Johnnie's afternoon show with Allinsons Albums.
Richard could interview artists with new albums and play 2-3 tracks along with new releases and classic album tracks.
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SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:33 pm Post subject:

For me, Walker is King but I don't see him playing the same kind of music as Parky? I love to hear bands and of course Sinatra but this isn't Johnnie's bag.
Maybe Ed Stewart will return but even he wouldn't fill Parky's shoes in terms of music played..
I wonder if Mike Aspel would fit the bill?
But, yes please to JW doing a light hearted 50s - 70s show with bandmember guests from the period!
Very Happy

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Scott_Nelson · Guest

I have a gut feeling Parky's replacement is none other than Davina McCall. Parky's departure may well result Lesley Douglas to totally overhaul the Sunday morning/lunchtime schedule.

One programme that needs to be banished from existence is Sunday Love Songs. Elaine Paige should also be moved to the evenings.

Briant · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject:

Great to hear those Johnny Mercer songs this morning on Parky! Also The Wise Guys singing 'Chocolate Chip Cookies' was a good laugh!

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

Great of those who can organise what others job description should be. Laughing

SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject:

Run that by me again Mark?
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iwarburton · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland

Davina McCall? After her poor cover for Ken Bruce? Surely not.

Still feel that there should be a general request programme. Could this provide a slot?

Ian.

RockitRon · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646

It's the old Family Favourites slot (well, half of it anyway), and I thought SLS had taken over that mantle, featuring as it does some dedications from servicemen abroad.

A general request show would actually be something I don't think we have specifically seen since the demise of FF and Junior Choice and the rise of the dedication or mention (or "mensh") in the 70s.

If the existing format goes there will be much wailing in the A&R offices of many a record company, for Parky has been largely responsible for the rise to popular acclaim in this country of a lot of young jazz/easy listening crossover artists, some of whom are really quite good, not to mention keeping alive the spirit of the best of the old warhorses (and I don't just mean Sinatra).
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

I think it's the best of the guests on next Saturdays ITV Chat show?

Ian Robinson · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:12 pm Post subject:

Ian Robinson · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject:

Clive Anderson's taking over from Parky (but only briefly, apparently).

SantaFefan · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking of that sketch on Dead Ringers where Parky interviewed Clive Anderson! hilarious stuff! Laughing

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iain_smith · Guest

ps in case you didnt know its Parkys last show next sunday (december 2) so get your tapes ready!

Clive Anderson takes over on december 9 until a permanent replacement takes over.

Scott_Nelson · Guest

I'll take a rain check if that's OK with you? Razz