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

I think bringing something like a Paul O' Grady show to the Radio, and Radio 2 would be very entertaining? Just one idea?

Anyone else got some positive ideas?

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Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

Re-instate Stuart Maconie's The Critical List in it's original form, perhaps making it two hours.
Bring forward Bob Harris' show.
What about re-instating Sounds Of The 70s. And give it the same two hours that SOT 60s gets.
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nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

How about bringing in-concert back, even concerts from the past, or maybe a classic albums show expanding on the type of thing Stuart Marconi does.

But NO MORE CELEBRITIES who no nothing about music !

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

I'd agree no more comedians. The In Concert idea sounds good as does the Critical List but maybe the latter had run its course?

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Ian Robinson · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject:

Maybe something like 6Music's Dream Ticket, featuring a mix of the best of old and new concerts.

Or just give Allinson 2 hours in the afternoon and move everything back like it used to be.

gfloyd · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject:

Can I copyright a radio version of Hole In The Wall with Dale Winton? Laughing

Seriously though, a hour of Sounds of the 70's & bringing Bob Harris back to 10pm would fill the hole - without resort to Dale. Wink

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Toggy · Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 1239

How about Harry Hill's radio burp. Laughing

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Allinson Albums would be a good show for Radio 2 on Saturday evenings.

Clive55 · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336

What is "edgy", BTW, about phoning up elderly people & telling them you've slept with their grand daughter?
What is funny about it?
People sleep with peoples grand daughters & grandsons every day. They usually do not feel the need to leave phone messages on the answerphone of said grandparent
It is infantile & pathetic, not "edgy" and not "comedy"

Cherskiy · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject:

Have to agree with the reinstatement of "The Critical List". Can't remember how many artists I was encouraged to listen to after hearing Stuart week in, week out - almost (okay, well not almost!) as many as listening to Bob!
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nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

How about Steve Lamacq, I enjoy his show on R2 and he plays some good and unusual stuff,

or maybe Guy Garvey, he comes across as a genuine guy and knows something about music, he can even write and play some good tunes, the documentary on Alleluia was good last night. ? Smile

Lord Evan Elpuss · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land

Mark Lucas · Guest

Okay, if Radio 2 management decides not to replace Russell Brand with another comic presenter, then I have a few recommendations for the 9.00 - 11.00pm slot:

* Dance Anthems. The show could easily be moved from 6 Music. The show is totally different now, as it plays dance music from the last 30 years.

* Norman Jay's Giant 45 could be revived. This show used to be broadcast on BBC London, Sundays 6.00 - 8.00pm, until it was axed by management earlier this year. Norman played a mix of soul, funk, r n b, reggae, classic disco, classic house, blues and northern soul.

* Stuart Maconie's Freeak Zone.

* Radio 2 Rock Show with Bruce Dickinson, playing new and classic rock and indie.

NickSheffield · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 508

How about Lauren Laverne? Just dropping another talented broadcaster's name into the bucket.

Mark Lucas · Guest

Lauren Laverne is a good suggestion.

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Mark Lucas-Re your earlier post at 1.39pm today, by a strange coincidence a banned former poster on this message board called Scott Nelson used to go on about Norman Jay. Wink

Mark Lucas · Guest

First I was accused of being Struder, now someone else.

Is that the best you can come up with?

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Aren't you being a touch oversenstive there Mark Lucas.

I was simply pointing out that this Norman Jay seems to be a quite popular chap. Is he any good?

Mark Lucas · Guest

I have reported you to John W. You did this nonsense yesterday.

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

Please could we keep on topics. Any problems keep them off set. Thank-you

Mark Lucas · Guest

All this fuss just because I mentioned Norman Jay's former BBC London show.

Norman Jay is a regular on Radio 2 anyway, so why not make better use of him?

Briant · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: Some like it Scott!

Scott was very prolific at posting here, just like you are, Mark Lucas Laughing

Mark Lucas · Guest

Briant, I have sent you a PM. You had better read it qucikly! Laughing

Cherskiy · Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: Re: Some like it Scott!

Mark Mayhew · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897

Looks as though this week will be the last for Alex Lester on the 9-11pm slot.

What a shame. I thought he was doing a great job in this slot.

gfloyd · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject:

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

iain_smith · Guest

how about Danny Baker and Zoe Ball starting january 24?.....

ps Simon Mayo is doing Johnnie Walkers show on november 23 and 30.He could sit in on saturdasy nights for a few weeks aftr that though.