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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject: Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch |
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I couldn't find a topic about Michael Ball on the forum, so please forgive me if I have missed it!
I wanted to say that I am thoroughly enjoying Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch. Michael has got an excellent rapport with the listeners and guests. I am also pleased that the music content of the programme is more varied (Parky tended to play too much jazz and easy listening. He also started to sound dated).
I have read on other forums the gripes some listeners have with the phoning and texting eletment of the show. So what? It's nice that Michael wants to interact with his listeners and keep them entertained!
Sunday mornings on Radio 2 are so much better now! In fact, I now listen to Radio 2 for LONGER on Sundays. Sunday Love Songs, Michael Ball, Pick of the Pops and Johnnie Walker. If I am in the mood then I occasionally stick around for Elaine Paige, Alan Titchmarsh and Russell Davies.
By the way, I was in a restaurant called Frankie & Benny's a few weeks ago. I was surprised that much of the music being played I have regularly heard on the Russell Davies Song Show!
And some people out there think music pre-1970 is dead! |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Some words Dean read like someone else we know on these forums? |
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Barkingbiker
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2313 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Can we have Parkie back please, in our house we have a a new phrase for "Fake Parque Flooring", Michael Ball.
BB _________________ Old Bikers Never Die, our leathers just get tighter! |
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Heloise
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 237
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Can we have Parkie back please |
Obviously as someone who likes MB anyway, I hope not. I'm enjoying the show very much. He hasn't thankfully just put out a carbon copy of the old show and the music played for me is much more suitable to Sunday mornings. I'm not a huge jazz fan, so the previous format held little interest to me. Don't have a problem with the audience participation elements of the show either, they are not that time consuming.
As a longterm radio 2 listener I would be switching off again if the previous format was back on at this time of the day. I'd go back to using listen again to catch up with Tim Ellingford on radio Tees (which I do now early Sunday morning). _________________ Put some records on while I pour |
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Spanners
Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 169 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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At the risk of sounding like my own parents, Radio 2 is just not the same anymore. Its all smart alec cracks from presenters or those who ring in.
All I want from my presenters is a professional job and the chance to listen to some decent music, whatever the genre, without constant interruption or inane remarks. I enjoyed Michael Parkinson's mix of music and guest. Probably because they came from my era. At one time Radio 2 seemed to be more for my generation, but it sounds like a poor copy of Radio 1 these days. Still I suppose the world has to move on. I would listen to Smooth Radio, but the adverts drive me up the wall. Find I am listening more and more to my CD collection now with just the odd dip into Radio 2 - a bit of cherry picking!!
Spanners _________________ Useful for tightening nuts. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's a case that Radio 2 has moved with the times! |
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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: Mon May 12, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | I think it's a case that Radio 2 has moved with the times! |
That is a VERY old argument. It is an excuse for the controller to bring Her/his friends onto the network.
A previous incarnation of Chris' I want fridays off' Evans, Danny 'who' baker were the result of this agrument from which Radio 1 never recovered.
For Matthew Bannister read Lesley Douglass _________________ 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
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19391 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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There was a thread on this topic when it was first announced that he was taking over Dean.
Don't like Michael Ball so I don't listen.
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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Heloise
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 237
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thoroughly enjoying the show myself. The music being played is much more up my street. _________________ Put some records on while I pour |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Heloise wrote: | Thoroughly enjoying the show myself. The music being played is much more up my street. |
Hi,
I am in agreement with you! Michael Ball - and his playlist - has made those previously bland Sunday mornings on Radio 2 sound so refreshing!
Keep up the good work, Michael! |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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for the last few weeks I've only heard this show from a distance on an outside radio, but listening today, my suspicions were confirmed... he sounds like an older Dermott O'Leary!
Am I alone on this?
The music's ok though.... _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: |
The music's ok though.... |
that sums up Dermot as well..the music is OK |
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Briant
Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 964 Location: Liverpool England UK
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject: The Balls in your court...... |
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Since Parky left Sunday mornings on Radio 2 are now as defunct as the station is for me between 2pm and 7pm during the week. Luckily I have a goodly supply of CDs to enjoy while reading the Sunday paper. |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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I normally listen to Radio 2 come what may apart from Drivetime and sometimes, Sir Tel; preferring Planet Rock instead.
But today, I noticed our kitchen radio was playing some great oldies ( including Tower of Strength - just great to hear that again! love the saxophones..) The Chef told me it was Gold on medium wave...
I like it. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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The Michael Ball Show is okay-so much better than the dire Parky offering we had to endure for far too long. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hear hear, Mark!
Michael Ball is such a breath of fresh air! It's a refreshing change to hear decent music on Sunday morning Radio 2; no more boring jazz ballads and sounds Frank Sinatra wailing. I also enjoy Michael's interaction with his listeners, too. |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Haven't listened to this very much but enjoyed hearing the marvellous Cleo Laine today.
Ian. |
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NickSheffield
Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 508
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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First time I listened to this show in full today and I thought it was pretty darn terrific - I like Ball, he has a gentle humour very fitting for Sunday morning Radio 2 - and a welcome juxtaposition to Wright's nasals before him.
I was stuck in diverted traffic off the M8 listening to the show this morning and it kept me smiling through the queues. |
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Heloise
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 237
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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I agree another good show today, enjoyed the music very much and the conversation with Cleo Laine was very entertaining, as have all the guests been so far.
I can also vouch for that torrential rain at Hampton Court a few years ago. It chucked it down _________________ Put some records on while I pour |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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It was a great show, I agree.
Michael Ball is a natural on the radio, and a million times better than his predecessor. |
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RobbieM
Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 233 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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I do miss Michael P. Mr. Ball just can't cut it when the discussion gets around to the burning issues of the day, but Parkie's journalistic training enabled him to get stuck in. I did rather enjoy listening to Parky on sunday. Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth live just down the road from me (well, about a mile anyhow). _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Parky played too much jazz. His playlist was dreary and depressing. He also had an obession with sport, in particular cricket.
I cheered when he announced his departure from Radio 2! |
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RobbieM
Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 233 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | Parky played too much jazz. |
Fine by me. I love all music.
Dean Robertson wrote: | His playlist was dreary and depressing. |
Obviously a matter of opinion. We all have them. Fair enough. _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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I hated the way Radio 2 used to leap from one extreme to another at 11am Sundays. Wrighty would sign-off playing, say, Madonna, then after the news, Parky come on playing Peggy Lee. It just did not sit right, hence why Sunday mornings stood out like a sore thumb.
Sunday mornings are so much more refreshing now Michael Ball has taken over (with a much better playlist). Ball himself made it clear on his first show that he was not a fan of 'Parky music' and cut two slow tracks short that were chosen by Dame Judy Dench.
Now, if only Elaine Paige would disappear... |
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RobbieM
Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 233 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | I hated the way Radio 2 used to leap from one extreme to another at 11am Sundays. Wrighty would sign-off playing, say, Madonna, then after the news, Parky come on playing Peggy Lee. It just did not sit right, hence why Sunday mornings stood out like a sore thumb. |
I guess you could always format every station so it all sounded like Smooth FM or some other crp. Then everything would flow seamlessly cos it all sounded the same - a bit like lift music. I like variation and unpredictability.
This afternoon I have been playing Pink Floyd one minute and then when it finished I was playing Songs For Swinging Lovers by Frank Sinatra on my iTunes setup. Brilliant. I like radio that does that. _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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I would much rather Radio 2 adopted the Smooth FM format. The station might not then sound so laddish. As for Pink Floyd, did you watch Pink Floyd Night on BBC Four last Friday? It was brilliant.
Syd Barrett - what a character! |
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RobbieM
Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 233 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | I would much rather Radio 2 adopted the Smooth FM format. The station might not then sound so laddish. |
In other words lift music!
Dean Robertson wrote: | As for Pink Floyd, did you watch Pink Floyd Night on BBC Four last Friday? It was brilliant. |
I have most of that stuff on DVD from the last showings. _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Words only lift music on certain programmes on Radio 2. If there's one thing that I cannot stand it's a presenter who will not shut up talking (or making stupid comments or sound effects over the tops of tracked played). Mentioning no names there - she knows who she is! |
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RobbieM
Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 233 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | Mentioning no names there - she knows who she is! |
The one who has a loyal audience in not insignificant numbers, you mean? _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, the lady who has made racist comments, insults, and abused her position as a broadcaster to attack potential buyers of her slum. |
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RobbieM
Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 233 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | Yes, the lady who has made racist comments, insults, and abused her position as a broadcaster to attack potential buyers of her slum. |
Her listeners obviously love her for her "quirks". _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Clearly, they're all as raving mad as she is then. |
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RobbieM
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Dean Robertson wrote: | Clearly, they're all as raving mad as she is then. |
I'll tell my wife that you hold her in such low esteem. _________________ ONline, ONdigital and ONtherocks: BBC Radio 2. Eleanor Rigby, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door. |
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Dean Robertson Guest
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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I do not know your old lady, I cannot possibly comment. |
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Heloise
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Parky played too much jazz. His playlist was dreary and depressing. He also had an obession with sport, in particular cricket. |
Have to agree, speaking as a non sport/cricket loving listener with only a passing interest in Jazz. I find the current format much more accessible
Michael Parkinson had years of journalistic experience which obviously stood him in good stead when reviewing the papers. Michael Ball doesn't, I don't find this a problem, I find he often says what I was thinking at home. The music is much more varied now than in the previous format, which suits my personal taste better.The guests have all appeared to be relaxed and happy to talk.
Quote: | Ball himself made it clear on his first show that he was not a fan of 'Parky music' and cut two slow tracks short that were chosen by Dame Judy Dench. |
Don't know about that, could have been as much a time issue as anything else, it was the first show and all
No presenter is ever going to please all of the people all of the time. _________________ Put some records on while I pour |
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