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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: Possible New Saturday Schedule |
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Anyone hear the handover between Dermot O'Leary and Paul Gambacinni yesterday at 6.30pm. Paul asked Dermot if they (assume Radio 2 bosses) had announced the new schedules yet. Dermot didn't know and Paul's reply was to congratulate Dermot and said that he'd see him in April.
Has Dermot been given a promotion from April then -perhaps a 3 hour show. Looks like he's going to be given a few Saturdays off now until April.
Wonder what's going on.
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Maconie getting the axe probably. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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I hope not, but then again has anyone read the 6 music message boards lately. The natives seem to have become very restless there of late, so gawd knows what she might have up her sleeve for R2. I await with a great deal of trepidation. _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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igs007
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Well I'm surprised Iain Smith's words of authority haven't graced this subject yet (!), but having listened to Gambo and O'leary, all I'll say is at least it sounds like Gambo will still be around. Fingers crossed for Stuart, I really don't see why his show needs to go...oh wait, I'm speculating! |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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I did say some time ago on another message board that Stuarts show only had a short shelf life.
Shame on those who enjoy it. Maybe 3.6pm for Dermot? |
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Briant
Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 964 Location: Liverpool England UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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'Shame on those who enjoy it...' You still reading The Sun, Mark? |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3609 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | I did say some time ago on another message board that Stuarts show only had a short shelf life. |
Why should it have a short shelf life? It's been running for, what, 2 years now? More? That's not bad. And it's a considerably better show than Dermot's. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | I did say some time ago on another message board that Stuarts show only had a short shelf life. |
Why should it have a short shelf life? It's been running for, what, 2 years now? More? That's not bad. And it's a considerably better show than Dermot's. |
And should forthwith be restored to it's original full 3 hour glory! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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igs007
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 190
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, it's coming up to 2 years since Stuart began the show, taking over from Evans who has now been on Drivetime for almost 2 years!!! Kind of puts things in perspective...
In those 2 years, Stuart's show has been messed around by the powers that be. First, the critical list segment has been reduced from its hour-long show to a 10-minute segment before the news. Second, his show's 3 hours were cut to 2 and a half to make way for Brand. Third, he lost the retro quiz (the previous show highlight) with the phones scandal. Then, Dermot's tv demands took priority over Radio 2, shifting Stuart to teatime then back, and I know this last point is slightly weak, but they might as well kept things as they were, save for Dermot and Maconie's embarrassing handovers!!!
I can see Dermot getting a mid-afternoon 3 hour slot. So if Gambo stays too, max. 2 hours, someone's coming in. Maybe the Comedy hour will go too?!! |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think the Comedy Hour will go - it's an actual BBC success story. No, really. |
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mark occomore
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | I don't think the Comedy Hour will go - it's an actual BBC success story. No, really. |
I believe you Ian. I doubt that will go. Maybe Stuart is shifted too Evenings before Russell Brand |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | I don't think the Comedy Hour will go - it's an actual BBC success story. No, really. |
I used to like that, particularly in the days of The News Huddlines etc, but hardly hear it now. It was when they started on those compilation shows that I began to listen less to it. _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Ian Robinson wrote: | I don't think the Comedy Hour will go - it's an actual BBC success story. No, really. |
I used to like that, particularly in the days of The News Huddlines etc, but hardly hear it now. It was when they started on those compilation shows that I began to listen less to it. |
Ah well, blame Coronation Street for the demise of News Huddlines (and listen out for repeats on BBC7) but despite the questionable quality the rest of the Comedy Hour is doing well. One of the shows has even gone on to win an Emmy and Grammy in it's TV form, and at least 3 other shows are heading to TV. |
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Lady Boil De Spudswell
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 429 Location: Location, Location
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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O' Leary's just said he'll be on 2-5pm on Saturdays from April....
Um... so what happens between 5pm and 8?
Gambo 5-7?
Gambo 5 - 6.30?
Someone new - 6.30 - 8pm? Baker?
I somehow don't think Maconie will still be there whatever.
Hmm... _________________ Who Can Take A Sunrise, Sprinkle It With Dew... |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Lady Boil De Spudswell wrote: | O' Leary's just said he'll be on 2-5pm on Saturdays from April....
Someone new - 6.30 - 8pm? Hmm... |
Ummm, eerr, ummm, ummm, eerr, guess who? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Niblet
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: |
Ummm, eerr, ummm, ummm, eerr, guess who? |
That sounds like Clive Anderson to me _________________ ~~~ Niblet ~~~
The corn has escaped from the cob! |
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Lady Boil De Spudswell
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | Lady Boil De Spudswell wrote: | O' Leary's just said he'll be on 2-5pm on Saturdays from April....
Someone new - 6.30 - 8pm? Hmm... |
Ummm, eerr, ummm, ummm, eerr, guess who? |
Ah, must be Brand then! Only a matter of time before Douglas upgraded her fave.
So...
5-7 Gambo?
7-9 Brand
9-10 Doc/concert
10-1 Harris
Warm?? _________________ Who Can Take A Sunrise, Sprinkle It With Dew... |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: |
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I heard a rumour that this message boards' favourite, the one & only Mr Pete Mitchell, may be geting a run out on Saturday afternoons. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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RockitRon
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Ummm... err....
When you think of the calibre of presenters who used to grace Saturday afternoon radio _________________ Ron |
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igs007
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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This is a shame, though I guess it was inevitable that Stuart would lose this slot. Still, he (should) keep his drivetime dep. duties, and the more that Mark Radcliffe covers for Wrighty, the more we get 'the Stuart Maconie show' at night!
At least Gambo should still be around, but as for the slot in the schedule after Dermot, it would be strange to put on a weekly show for just an hour and a half, unless it was specialist in some way. We deserve a compromise; give Gambo 2 hours again (come on, Russell Brand certainly won't get any less than 2 hours, and moving him forward would be a liability pre-9pm!) and bring back The Critical List!
If the Pete Mitchell rumours are true, I'd give it a try. But like I said, giving him a weekly slot for an hour and a half would seem strange, unless it was specialised.
Overall, an inevitable move (i still think Dermot's better suited to tv), but a shame to see Stuart out of the afternoon slot. His show reminded me of Allinson's in certain ways, and it's pretty safe to say that the diversity of Stuart's playlists will not be repeated by Dermot. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Most of Douglas' signings are much better suited to TV, then again that's where they have come from. Why not leave music radio to proper DJs? Perhaps someone should start the 'Campaign For Real DJs'! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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I assume you all know by now that it wil be Stuarts last show next saturday and that Paul Gambaccini is on 5-7? |
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Arcader
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Afraid so. Sad news - may Lesley Douglas rot in the worst hell possible for all eternity ........... |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Arcader wrote: | Afraid so. Sad news - may Lesley Douglas rot in the worst hell possible for all eternity ........... |
You mean here? http://www.youaredamned.com/ _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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nod
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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iain_smith wrote: | I assume you all know by now that it wil be Stuarts last show next saturday and that Paul Gambaccini is on 5-7? |
Hopefully it is for the current dire standin for DO'L, but that will mean D'OL is back so you can't win, and for even longer ! |
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Arcader
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | Arcader wrote: | Afraid so. Sad news - may Lesley Douglas rot in the worst hell possible for all eternity ........... |
You mean here? http://www.youaredamned.com/ |
That'll do .......... for now. |
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Arcader
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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You know, I'd love to know what the experienced presenters of Radio 2 REALLY think of Douglas and her mostly dire changes ........... would love to hear the honest opinions of Bob Harris, Stuart Maconie, Mark Radcliffe, Terry Wogan, Johnnie Walker etc - trouble is they would probably be fired as a result. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Arcader wrote: | You know, I'd love to know what the experienced presenters of Radio 2 REALLY think of Douglas and her mostly dire changes ........... would love to hear the honest opinions of Bob Harris, Stuart Maconie, Mark Radcliffe, Terry Wogan, Johnnie Walker etc - trouble is they would probably be fired as a result. |
Same with the original 6 music presenters. e.g - Gideon Coe, Steve Lamacq, Bruce Dickinson, to name three. _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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Tornado Tariq
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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The Schedules for 5th and 6th April are, according to UK TV Guide (Changes in Bold)
Saturday 5th April
6.00am Mo Dutta
8.00 Brian Matthew
10.00 Jonathan Ross
1.00pm Comedy Hour
2.00 Dermot O'Leary
5.00 Paul Gambaccini
7.00 Icons Revised (Documentry)
8.00 Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan
9.00 Russell Brand
11.00 Bob Harris
2.00am Pete Mitchell
Sunday 6th April
4.00am Mo Dutta
7.00 Aled Jones
9.00 Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs
11.00 Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch
1.00pm Elaine Paige on Sunday
2.00 Pick of the Pops
4.30 Johnnie Walker
6.30 Alan Titchmarsh
8.30 Sunday Half Hour
9.00 Russell Davies
10.00 Malcolm Laycock
11.00 The David Jacobs Collection
12.00am Janice Long
3.00 - 6.00am Alex Lester
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Blimey! I could be listening to R2 more on a Sunday than Saturday now. How times have changed!! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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