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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:01 am Post subject: Pete Mitchell in for Sarah Kennedy |
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Aaaaargh!
Started repeating himself before five minutes had elapsed and managed to check a timecheck in the middle of a sentence about something else.
Obviously someone's idea of a sick joke to do this to the Dawn Patrol audience.... _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:37 am Post subject: |
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He's quite sweet really ... reminds me of someone who has to do a speech at wedding when they weren't expecting too... |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: |
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(Best harry enfield voice)
OI MITCHELL! NO
Awful is too kind a word for this drivel. We do not need the 10 most popular fictional Dogs (one of which was Basil Brush) at this time ina morning. The Dawn Patrol is meant to ease our way into Terry, not to subject us to the inept ravings of the incompetent first thing in a morning. _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Behind Geddon's Wall wrote: | (one of which was Basil Brush) |
BOOM BOOM! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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littlegypsygirl
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:18 am Post subject: |
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it was all the hmmm-ing and haaaa-ing i couldn't stand!! he stuttered 24 times in one minute ( i counted)!!!!! |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Oh I enjoyed the dogs thing....even sent one in..... Frank the dog from the Movie, Men in Black...... |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Rachel wrote: | Oh I enjoyed the dogs thing....even sent one in..... Frank the dog from the Movie, Men in Black...... |
at least it makes a change from cats! _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Brian Griffin, the dog from "Family Guy". The only fictional character dog. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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It's nice too hear a different voice covering Dawn Patrol. I would expect he felt at home starting a 6am. Back to the old days at Virgin Radio?
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | It's nice too hear a different voice covering Dawn Patrol. I would expect he felt at home starting a 6am. Back to the old days at Virgin Radio?
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I'm surprised Alex Lester wasnt asked to continue to 7.30. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | It's nice too hear a different voice covering Dawn Patrol. I would expect he felt at home starting a 6am. Back to the old days at Virgin Radio?
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I'm surprised Alex Lester wasnt asked to continue to 7.30. |
yep me too, surprised and dissapointed.. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | It's nice too hear a different voice covering Dawn Patrol. I would expect he felt at home starting a 6am. Back to the old days at Virgin Radio?
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I'm surprised Alex Lester wasnt asked to continue to 7.30. |
They can't afford overtime. As Pete is on Contract he can come in and cover. |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | It's nice too hear a different voice covering Dawn Patrol. I would expect he felt at home starting a 6am. Back to the old days at Virgin Radio?
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I'm surprised Alex Lester wasnt asked to continue to 7.30. |
...and give us more of those ***** odd couples |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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nod wrote: | ...and give us more of those ***** odd couples |
Like SK and PM, you mean? _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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You get used to him. |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:51 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | I'm surprised Alex Lester wasnt asked to continue to 7.30. |
He was this morning - a refreshing change from, er, um, you know who I mean.... _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | I'm surprised Alex Lester wasnt asked to continue to 7.30. |
He was this morning - a refreshing change from, er, um, you know who I mean.... |
It's only a 90 minute show. Pete would barely get through a complete sentence in that time _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:39 am Post subject: |
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The Dark Lord was doing the subs job this morning. A pleaseure to hear a radio professional after the garbage of yesterday! Did Dame lesley take any notice of the comments here?.
I noticed that the thought police are still active on the old R2 baords, a thread commenting on Mr Evans Holiday was closed after 6 postings. _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:41 am Post subject: |
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It was "rather pleasant" to hear the Rise Guy this morning.....still sounding fresh as a daisy after a four and a half hour marathon session...... |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:46 am Post subject: |
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Behind Geddon's Wall wrote: |
I noticed that the thought police are still active on the old R2 baords, a thread commenting on Mr Evans Holiday was closed after 6 postings. |
Where you posting tips for the newly wed's over on the R2MB? Keep it clean please! _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:51 am Post subject: |
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My only tip for the new Mrs Evans would have been - Don't _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Behind Geddon's Wall wrote: |
I noticed that the thought police are still active on the old R2 baords, a thread commenting on Mr Evans Holiday was closed after 6 postings. |
But this one has survived (so far) because the pre-mods were half asleep and the Host obviously not at his/her desk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbradio2/F4387184?thread=4479489 _________________ Ron |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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It's been closed and lead message (which had passed pre-mod) removed.
This morning's DP with AL was much better _________________ Ron |
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | They can't afford overtime. As Pete is on Contract he can come in and cover. |
"Overtime" in the conventional sense isn't paid to presenters on freelance contract, and I'd be surprised if Mitchel is engaged on terms that are different to anybody else in his position.
I thought his standing in for SK was utterly appalling - he sounded embarrased and as if he was on speed. Dire!
mark occomore wrote: | You get used to him. |
What, Mitchell? You're joking aren't you? |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:40 am Post subject: |
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It was back this morning - the curse of the mitchells - Can't we have Poxy or rancid instead? _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Lady Boil De Spudswell
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 429 Location: Location, Location
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Ahh Mr. "errr....time check!" strikes again. Just terrible. Only Lesley could go shopping at Virgin Radio and come back with the talentless half of Pete and Geoff. Just what is she playing at? It's either TV flavour of the minutes with zero radio experience (Davina/Thornton) or jocks with the radio experience, but with zero talent or personality! (Mitchell)
For the love of God Danny, save us from this painful mediocrity!!!! _________________ Who Can Take A Sunrise, Sprinkle It With Dew... |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Pete Mitchell has been in the Radio business for a long time, but each to there own.
Keep smiling |
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:32 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | There nothing wrong with Pete he did get the listeners on board. |
On board what? The Titanic? The Marie Celeste?
This morning's offering was so unbelievably bad I had to switch off and get up early. I don't even do that with SK.
Is the guy suffering from a caffeine overdose or something..... or worse? |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | There nothing wrong with Pete he did get the listeners on board. |
On board what? The Titanic? The Marie Celeste?
This morning's offering was so unbelievably bad I had to switch off and get up early. I don't even do that with SK.
Is the guy suffering from a caffeine overdose or something..... or worse? |
I switched back to 5live - even Nicky Campbell isn't that bad!! _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
Through the fields of oil |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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firewirefred wrote: | "Overtime" in the conventional sense isn't paid to presenters on freelance contract, and I'd be surprised if Mitchel is engaged on terms that are different to anybody else in his position. |
While I expect he's getting extra money, I do think he must cost less than getting an outside freelancer (such as Richard A). I think this because, apart from Davina , nearly all the stand-ins nowadays appear to be on regular BBC contracts and are just moved about a little. |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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According to that page it was Pete and Geoff who got the listeners on board - on Virgin! |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:15 am Post subject: |
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Listened to Pete Mitchell on the Listen again feature re his cover for SK.
Truly terrible-he has to be the worst presenter on Radio 2. He can not string a sentance together without tripping over himself.
Get him off the station completely. |
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Gnasty Gnome
Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Posts: 313 Location: West Wales
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Reverse psychology; put Pete Mitchell on to prove that someone can do a worse job than even a half-fit SK.
Unfortunately for the BBC, those who were lucky enough to catch Alex's extended slot will now have realised (and not for the first time) how the job should be done by a compete professional.
Over the past few months I'd mellowed a bit to Sarah; yes, the perpetual malapropisms were still laboured and distinctly unfunny, the muttering and shuffling throughout the papers review annoying and unnecessary (go to Listen Again and check Alex's version to compare) but overall I'd have been happy to say that the show had slightly improved.
One thing that DID make me howl with laughter though; when Pete did the showtune; a dedicated SK fan asking for, "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This"!!
PMSL!!! |
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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is it true she was drunk on monday?do you think she might be sacked? |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=476129&in_page_id=1879&ICO=FEMAIL&ICL=TOPART
A piece in the Mail today which quotes
"According to well-placed sources, senior figures at the BBC are worried that Kennedy - a consummate broadcaster whose career has spanned three decades - is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the strain of her early morning show.
"Some of the more senior people at the Beeb are on tenterhooks wondering what she will say or do next," a source reveals.
"There is a sense that Sarah, while brilliant, is something of a loose cannon. The problem is that she is also very popular and much loved, so they don't quite know how to approach the issue." _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe Sarah should consider giving up this show and let someone else take over.
If after all, the strain of getting up some early is taking its effect on her then she should her options. |
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SantaFefan
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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"Some of the more senior people at the Beeb are on tenterhooks wondering what she will say or do next," a source reveals.
"There is a sense that Sarah, while brilliant, is something of a loose cannon. The problem is that she is also very popular and much loved, so they don't quite know how to approach the issue."
Sounds like Kenny Everett or Johnnie Walker to me... _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: |
Sounds like Kenny Everett or Johnnie Walker to me... |
except they were technically competent. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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mark occomore
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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I think if she did leave I would expect she host a show on Sunday and not leave completly. There will be a lot of pressure on her when she returns. Hope she stands to her own defence as people like the press can say some wrong things.
Sarah is off next week. |
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