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iknewdavidjacobsmum · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 336

How great to be able to listen to the radio again between 5 and 7 pm. That's about the time of my journey home from work. I just want to chill. Tonight we got Led Zepp followed by the Jackson 5.
Managed to persuade 2 of my fellow commuters to listen, both liked it.
Tomorrow I may seize the Train Guards intercom and instruct all pasengers with DAB to listen.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

Have only managed to catch odd snatches as I had phone calls but I'd forgotten what it's like to be able to have the radio on at that time. It's a treat!

Is it only this week?

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Miss Understood · Guest

Not another Chris Evans bashing thread. Rolling Eyes

Haven't they been done to death on these forums?

I like Chris Evans - and I also like Stuart Maconie. So, there you go.

RobbieM · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: Stuart Maconie Drivetime

Miss Understood · Guest

Then if you don't like Chris Evans, don't tune in. Problem solved. You might not like him but over 5 million other listeners do (and I am one of them). So, I think you're slightly outnumbered there, don't you?

RobbieM · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject:

Miss Understood · Guest

Then if you don't listen to Chris Evans, how do you know what his programme is like? Confused

RobbieM · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject:

Miss Understood · Guest

It's funny how so many people who dislike certain radio presenters, hear them in shops! I remember a long time ago somebody complaining that their local pub used to have Desmond Carrington and Russell Davies on Sunday afternoons. Quite a few people enjoy eating or chilling out to the sound of great music.

RobbieM · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:48 pm Post subject:

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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire

Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

I enjoyed listening to SM last week as we made our way back to our holiday cottage, it made driving through Norfolk even more enjoyable ( esp after Fish and Chips in Potter Heigham)
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

I heard Chris Evans was back with that funny trailer. I hope he didn't hurt is back or was that why he was off for a week? Laughing

Briant · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

Was the funny 'trailer' atttached to his part paid for by licence payers new car? Cool

RobbieM · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

iknewdavidjacobsmum · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 336

Robbie M:

You never know, Eleanor Rigby has just turned up!!!!!!!!!

igs007 · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 190

Rachel · Guest

Some good points there igs007 but....

Experience? I'm an experienced Project Manager but I've never been any good at it.

Ok the Dull thing- I did mean in comparison to Chris E in that slot. Stuart's evening show is quite good..... "he" is not dull.

JW isn't and wasn't dull in that slot .... get a move on... he's fab!

The Party Pooper thing - I don't recall if it were the Monday or Tuesday but he was really rude to Foxy - and completely knocked her off her stride- if he'd done that to me live on air - I'd have picked him up by his ankles (live on air), and held him upside down until he apologised. (live on air)

I'm a listener - he has no raport with me.

I didn't "get" the pie things.

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

Stuart has a good music knowledge. I think he's a good broadcaster, but he's an average presenter for Drivetime.

RobbieM · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject:

igs007 · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 190

Fair points Rachel, I'm glad we both agree on JW (I was getting worried there!)

My only quibble would be your 'experience' comment. I'm sure you're very good at your job Wink

I guess you could also say Mr Evans is an 'experienced' broadcaster, but it also doesn't mean that he's all that great! Still, as we have both proven, that is a matter of opinion!

I'm still of the view that Stuart is not a dull broadcaster in that slot. If we start taking this idea that a stand in should be like the main presenter, then surely R2 is shooting itself in the foot. I don't think Mark Radcliffe is much like Steve Wright, and that there are a few differences between the MR stand in show, and SW's regular 2-5 show. And surely if it was that bad when Stuart stood in, the ratings would be noticably dipping, and we'd get more Simon Mayo or John Inverdale in that slot.