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Did you enjoy Richard Allinson sitting in for SW this week? |
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AndyAndy2 RAJARed Member
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 548 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject: Did you enjoy Richard Allinson this week? |
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Ok, here's another Allinson thread (Sorry).
Let's take a poll - _________________ Some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp and that all his potted plants are called 'Steve'.....all we know is, he's called 'The Stig!'. |
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Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Yes-can I vote again later?
Mark M |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I enjoyed him. But he was nowt special and a million miles off Mark Radcliffe's standard.
I can't really say I enjoyed him much more than Steve Wright, who for all his faults has a certain energy that Allinson lacks. |
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AndyAndy2 RAJARed Member
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Love to myself but let's get an accurate picture. This is in reply to Mark, not Ian. _________________ Some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp and that all his potted plants are called 'Steve'.....all we know is, he's called 'The Stig!'. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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The problem with surveys and polls it only really comes as a yes or no. I suppose most people do like him as he's very popular with the listeners and Lesley knows this, but there isn't any room for him to have a regular show, as he's done most shows over the years and would look like he's going backwards.
Yes I did enjoy him, he can be sarcastic a little and more so now than the capital radio days, but hey thats his personality. Know doubt we will hear more of him as the DJ holidays creep up? |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | The problem with surveys and polls it only really comes as a yes or no. I suppose most people do like him as he's very popular with the listeners and Lesley knows this, but there isn't any room for him to have a regular show, as he's done most shows over the years and would look like he's going backwards.
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A revival of the old Saturday show, replacing Kermit, would be okay by me: I wouldn't consider it a backward step at all. _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
(Free to read via Kindle Unlimited) |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer Wrighty no offence meant to Allinson, he's ok and seems like a nice enough chap but I dunno, there's something lacking in his delivery. I wish him well though, maybe he'll get a regular slot one day. |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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In a word.......
NO! |
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AndyAndy2 RAJARed Member
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 548 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Y'know all your comments are very fair - Richard has been on R2 a lot over the past month and the boards are filling up with posts, I guess the reason I started this pole was to see what you all thought.
I never listened to Capitol radio (couldn't get it!) so I have nothing to compare against - interesting comments though - I thought overall the shows were laid back, enjoyable - great interviews and the guests sounded genuinely to get on with Richard.
Thanks all. _________________ Some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp and that all his potted plants are called 'Steve'.....all we know is, he's called 'The Stig!'. |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hold on, we haven't heard from Ernie or Nod yet..
Hope Wrighty's back on Monday? |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Wrighty is back on Tuesday, Richard Hammond is on on Monday. |
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Mark Mayhew
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 2897
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Santa-Don't encorage Noddy.
He's a total numpty. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | Hold on, we haven't heard from Ernie or Nod yet..
Hope Wrighty's back on Monday? |
Nod will say something along the lines he's been patronised from his radio
Whole Bunch of jingles, Ask Elvis, Big Quiz, Non Stop Oldies from 2.55 - 3.20 with the 45 minutes jingle being played out from the 3pm news .. Great Music. Tim, Janey, Old Women .. Most listened to afternoon show for the last 20 Years. No other network can beat " Steve Wright In The Afternoon" Same format " If It An't Broke, don't fix |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Allinson has been a refreshing change from that berk Wright this week. More please. |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Yep, one of my favs:) |
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PJ in Kent
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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No.
Dull delivery, too sarcastic and far too smug lately- is he turning into Wrighty? _________________ He's not the Messiah- he's a very naughty boy! |
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gazmando
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I quite enjoyed Richard this week.
He actually lets his guests talk,and doesn't get rid of them after about three minutes.
Also he didn,t play exactly the same set of records EVERY SINGLE DAY.
If Steve Wright could rectify the above mentioned faults (plus the oldies) he would be one of my favourite DJ's.
But I can't see that happening as I think his ego has become too big
So I would have to say I would prefer Richard over Steve |
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PJ in Kent
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 7:38 am Post subject: |
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gazmando wrote: | I quite enjoyed Richard this week.
He actually lets his guests talk,and doesn't get rid of them after about three minutes.
Also he didn,t play exactly the same set of records EVERY SINGLE DAY.
If Steve Wright could rectify the above mentioned faults (plus the oldies) he would be one of my favourite DJ's.
But I can't see that happening as I think his ego has become too big
So I would have to say I would prefer Richard over Steve |
Actually, Gaz I agree with you on the above. He did a good job with the guest interviews. _________________ He's not the Messiah- he's a very naughty boy! |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 8:21 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Nod will say something along the lines he's been patronised from his radio .... |
Thanks Mark
He's my opinion (calm down, it's only a forum )
Steve offers a format I got bored with in 1980 (when I heard factoids repeated), Richard offers a cheesy LIR / old R1 style which should have been left in the 1980's...
Not much difference there..
Steve reads factoids presumably out of a book (or similar), Richard reads out surveys, facts etc presumably out of the papers / magazines...
Not much difference there..
They both think they are witty...
Not much difference there..
Richard plays some better music,
advantage to Richard...
Steve does Ask Elvis
advantage to Steve...
Steve only reads out e-mails with 'love the show', Richard reads out loads of text / emails (not sure if he used the standard filling technique of asking listeners to text in on some drivel topic this week, I wasn't listening enough)
Not much difference there..
I can only stand one day of Steve a week (and get bored after 2 hours) but 30mins of Richard is enough for me hitting the OFF button
So a win for Steve from me...
so for the poll No. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:18 am Post subject: |
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nod wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | Nod will say something along the lines he's been patronised from his radio .... |
Thanks Mark
He's my opinion (calm down, it's only a forum )
Steve offers a format I got bored with in 1980 (when I heard factoids repeated), Richard offers a cheesy LIR / old R1 style which should have been left in the 1980's...
Not much difference there..
Steve reads factoids presumably out of a book (or similar), Richard reads out surveys, facts etc presumably out of the papers / magazines...
Not much difference there..
They both think they are witty...
Not much difference there..
Richard plays some better music,
advantage to Richard...
Steve does Ask Elvis
advantage to Steve...
Steve only reads out e-mails with 'love the show', Richard reads out loads of text / emails (not sure if he used the standard filling technique of asking listeners to text in on some drivel topic this week, I wasn't listening enough)
Not much difference there..
I can only stand one day of Steve a week (and get bored after 2 hours) but 30mins of Richard is enough for me hitting the OFF button
So a win for Steve from me...
so for the poll No. |
So no then I was being sarcastic Nod, no offence |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:25 am Post subject: |
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No offence taken |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:46 am Post subject: |
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I dont enjoy Steve Wright so I dont listen. I can listen to Richard Allinson a bit longer than I can bear Wright, but really the question is like being asked by an executioner whether you would prefer hanging or the electric chair. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:53 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | I dont enjoy Steve Wright so I dont listen. I can listen to Richard Allinson a bit longer than I can bear Wright, but really the question is like being asked by an executioner whether you would prefer hanging or the electric chair. |
Maybe a luxury Lesley has purchased from our licence fee for her office
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:57 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | I dont enjoy Steve Wright so I dont listen. I can listen to Richard Allinson a bit longer than I can bear Wright, but really the question is like being asked by an executioner whether you would prefer hanging or the electric chair. |
Maybe a luxury Lesley has purchased from our licence fee for her office
| To replace the ejector seat that she uses regularly on underperforming presenters? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:02 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | To replace the ejector seat that she uses regularly on underperforming presenters? |
Underperforming, is that the criteria ? |
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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 06, 2007 10:29 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | I dont enjoy Steve Wright so I dont listen. I can listen to Richard Allinson a bit longer than I can bear Wright, but really the question is like being asked by an executioner whether you would prefer hanging or the electric chair. |
So, Wrighty aside, the question was, Did you enjoy Alice this week?
so that'll be a No then? |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:27 am Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | I dont enjoy Steve Wright so I dont listen. I can listen to Richard Allinson a bit longer than I can bear Wright, but really the question is like being asked by an executioner whether you would prefer hanging or the electric chair. |
So, Wrighty aside, the question was, Did you enjoy Alice this week?
so that'll be a No then? |
I didnt listen much to be honest. If you dont like something there are loads of alternatives, so Wright or Allinson could occupy that spot permanently and I wouldnt care much. I dont listen to Vine either but find plenty of other things to tune into instead. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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