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Scott Nelson Guest
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:38 pm Post subject: Alan Titchmarsh: Sunday 31/12/06 |
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Did anyone catch Alan Titchmarsh's show on New Year's Eve? I listened to most of it whilst getting ready to go out and I thought it was wonderful. I also loved Alan's talk in between the music he played.
I'm looking forward to hearing him on Sunday evenings.
At last, Lesley Douglas actually makes a good signing to Radio 2!
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Scott I am flabbergasted that you enjoyed it!
There were bits I liked but quite a lot I thought as being a bit sombre. All in all I preferred last year's, but maybe it was my mood yesterday.
I think it would have been better on later in the day as well.
I do enjoy Alan's little quotes though!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Scott,
I'm listening to it right now! Very 'Melodies For You' so far, so no complaints.
John W
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Scott Nelson Guest
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Helen May wrote: | Scott I am flabbergasted that you enjoyed it!
There were bits I liked but quite a lot I thought as being a bit sombre. All in all I preferred last year's, but maybe it was my mood yesterday.
I think it would have been better on later in the day as well.
I do enjoy Alan's little quotes though!
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Hi Helen,
Indeed the show was a bit sombre but it was relaxing for a Sunday afternoon. I listened to most of it during getting ready to go out (yes, it does take me 2 hours to get my face on! ).
I think Alan Titchmarsh will be a welcome change to Sunday evenings. I enjoyed his little talks and dry wit in between the music played. I shall give him a listen once he takes up full residence on Sunday evenings. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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He's just like that when you meet him as well Scott, a genuinely nice guy.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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Scott Nelson Guest
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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I admit that I was never a fan of him on Gardener's World but I like him much more now. One of the very few good signings made by Lesley Douglas if you ask me.
Does Alan Titchmarsh live near you, Helen? |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19385 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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No I think he lives in Hampshire (?). When he left Gardeners World I remember him saying he was moving house and he would have a new garden. It was his own that was used on the show.
I met him when he did a book signing at our local bookstore. The crowds and queue (over a 100 according to the local rag!) had gone when I got there so he was able to talk.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Helen,
I listened to much of Alan's show on Listen Again this afternoon, enjoyed it very much. He shares the opinion of many on here that standard verions of songs get overplayed and, like Desmond, he likes to play the rarer versions.
Bit of a shocker when he played Deanna Durbin's 'Nessun dorma'. I had no idea she recorded that, in Englsh too Hope he takes advice from Desmond and just plays one shocker per show.
Had to laugh when he congratulated himself for playing a Vivaldi guitar concerto movement rather than something by Rodrigo. Doesn't he know that ClassicFM plays a Vivaldi guitar movement (usually the same one) EVERY DAY, almost?
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Missed the show (houseful at the time!). How can I find its playlist?
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Helen May
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Ian,
I looked for one on Sunday night but could not find one.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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John W
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Ian,
I haven't found a playlist but listen again allows you to skip every 5 mins so you can almost get a playlist that way
I'm not sure I could enjoy Alan's mutterings for two hours every week but, like Desmond, he does play interesting music
John W |
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