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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject: The Complete Professional |
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It really impresses that Richard Allinson presents his daily show on BFBS Radio 2 this week between 9-11am each weekday morning from their studios out in Berkshire and then makes a dash to the BBC studios in London to present the mid afternoon show covering for Steve Wright between 2-5pm.
The afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 presented by Richard is superb in every sense of the word-it comes across as though total "production is afoot".
Can't think of too many other presenters on Radio 2 putting themselves out in the same way as Richard is currently-2 shows a day is certainly a fine achievement in my opinion.
Richard Allinson rocks. |
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mark occomore
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thats ok because he can record a batch of shows whilst he's not on Radio 2 for BFBS? |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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I managed to work from 9-5 five days a week without expecting special praise. Sometimes I even stay late _________________ 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: Thu May 03, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | I managed to work from 9-5 five days a week without expecting special praise. Sometimes I even stay late |
If he's down for wake up cover call, then what will happen if he hadn't got any cover shows for BFBS? Say he can't cover the show for Radio 2? |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | I managed to work from 9-5 five days a week without expecting special praise. Sometimes I even stay late |
If he's down for wake up cover call, then what will happen if he hadn't got any cover shows for BFBS? Say he can't cover the show for Radio 2? |
I dunno Mark, but loads of Radio DJ's balance their show with outside commitments such as Children in Need, Comic Relief or Jeremy Vine presenting Panorama. Their Radio 2 show isnt the only thing they do. _________________ 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: Thu May 03, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | mark occomore wrote: | gfloyd wrote: | I managed to work from 9-5 five days a week without expecting special praise. Sometimes I even stay late |
If he's down for wake up cover call, then what will happen if he hadn't got any cover shows for BFBS? Say he can't cover the show for Radio 2? |
I dunno Mark, but loads of Radio DJ's balance their show with outside commitments such as Children in Need, Comic Relief or Jeremy Vine presenting Panorama. Their Radio 2 show isnt the only thing they do. |
I suppose he does have some emergency tapes at BFBS and people wouldn't notice if they played them over and over again He has mentioned he gets up at 6am.
I would expect he is the only real cover they have at present? I mean blimey they could have called up Dermot O' leary to cover for Wogan the other week |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Why is Pete Mitchell not available to cover daytime shows? Tim Smith or Janey Lee Grace could cover shows in an emergency. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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nod
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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They could just put on an mp3 player if that desperate |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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I am a little lost with regard to your posts Ernie and Mark in this thread.
For a start Richard's shows on BFBS this week (w/c 30/4) are all live-none of them are pre recorded to date this week. This means he drives to work from his home to BFBS and then when thatshow has finished has to get from there to London to prepare for the 2-5pm show on Radio 2.
I was simply making the point that not many presenters I am aware of are doing 2 shows a day. I'm sure you would agree that a certain amount of preparation/production has surley got to go into presenting 2 shows in order that they are "on the money".
To Mark O's point-I am certainly not aware of any of Richard's shows on BFBS being repeats of earlier shows-I have listened in to 99% of them since Richard started with them on a daily basis so am in a good position to pass comment on this etc.
Finally, if Richard is unable to present on BFBS for any reason (this has been the case on a few occasions in the past-M40 problems, Terry Wogan being sick and hence Richard gets a call to cover to cover for him on Radio2 etc) them Richard has adequate cover from the BFBS talent pool of Richard Hutchinson/Marc Tyley who are excellent presenters in their own right.
I hope the above clarifies a few of the issues you have commented on. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Ernie-Tim Smith or Janey Lee Grace are not considered good enough by the Radio 2 management to host daytime shows.
Pete Mitchell will be given his opportunity over the course of 2007 to host a daytime show I feel sure- the Ken Bruce show I would hazard a guess.
Certainly we have not seen the last of Dermot O'leary as cover in the daytime schedule either. |
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PJ in Kent
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | I managed to work from 9-5 five days a week without expecting special praise. Sometimes I even stay late |
You wuss, Ernie!
I start at 4am and most days don't finish 'til 6 or 7pm.... Aye it's man's work down at t'mill _________________ He's not the Messiah- he's a very naughty boy! |
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mark occomore
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Mark Mayhew wrote: | I am a little lost with regard to your posts Ernie and Mark in this thread.
For a start Richard's shows on BFBS this week (w/c 30/4) are all live-none of them are pre recorded to date this week. This means he drives to work from his home to BFBS and then when thatshow has finished has to get from there to London to prepare for the 2-5pm show on Radio 2.
I was simply making the point that not many presenters I am aware of are doing 2 shows a day. I'm sure you would agree that a certain amount of preparation/production has surley got to go into presenting 2 shows in order that they are "on the money".
To Mark O's point-I am certainly not aware of any of Richard's shows on BFBS being repeats of earlier shows-I have listened in to 99% of them since Richard started with them on a daily basis so am in a good position to pass comment on this etc.
Finally, if Richard is unable to present on BFBS for any reason (this has been the case on a few occasions in the past-M40 problems, Terry Wogan being sick and hence Richard gets a call to cover to cover for him on Radio2 etc) them Richard has adequate cover from the BFBS talent pool of Richard Hutchinson/Marc Tyley who are excellent presenters in their own right.
I hope the above clarifies a few of the issues you have commented on. |
Are you his agent? Calm down on your press releases and the life story, or you will end up looking like a stalker
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mark occomore
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Pete Mitchell would be better covering Ken Bruce
I think he would be good at breakfast too. |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Pete Mitchell would be better covering Ken Bruce
I think he would be good at breakfast too. |
Not unless he can get his more talented half to reunite with him. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: |
I think he would be good at breakfast too. |
To make the tea you mean? |
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Mark Mayhew wrote: | I am a little lost with regard to your posts Ernie and Mark in this thread.
For a start Richard's shows on BFBS this week (w/c 30/4) are all live-none of them are pre recorded to date this week. This means he drives to work from his home to BFBS and then when thatshow has finished has to get from there to London to prepare for the 2-5pm show on Radio 2.
I was simply making the point that not many presenters I am aware of are doing 2 shows a day. I'm sure you would agree that a certain amount of preparation/production has surley got to go into presenting 2 shows in order that they are "on the money".
To Mark O's point-I am certainly not aware of any of Richard's shows on BFBS being repeats of earlier shows-I have listened in to 99% of them since Richard started with them on a daily basis so am in a good position to pass comment on this etc.
Finally, if Richard is unable to present on BFBS for any reason (this has been the case on a few occasions in the past-M40 problems, Terry Wogan being sick and hence Richard gets a call to cover to cover for him on Radio2 etc) them Richard has adequate cover from the BFBS talent pool of Richard Hutchinson/Marc Tyley who are excellent presenters in their own right.
I hope the above clarifies a few of the issues you have commented on. |
Are you his agent? Calm down on your press releases and the life story, or you will end up looking like a stalker |
Well said Mark O............
Personally I think RA jumps at every chance he gets to host a Radio 2 show which rather smacks of desperation. He's honestly not that good. He's ok but not worthy of the praise heaped upon him on here by one certain individual..........
He doesn't seem to fit in with LD's idea of a future for Radio 2 which I am having to come to terms with slowly. He does play some good music but in between songs he just sounds like any old commercial radio jock who has drunk a king size pitcher of espresso coffee. He's not Radio 2 material. He's fine on any other station if he wants to patronise his guests and listeners. I'm glad I don't tune into those stations.
Mark M....I agree with Mark O, you are becoming something of an Avid Merrion here. No offence. |
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Pete Mitchell would be hopeless standing in for Kenny the Bruce - he cannot string a sentence together without umming and erring and he is also devoid of charisma. At least Kenny has a nice self-deprecating sense of humour and speaks confidently. As for Richard Allinson, I like his manner and his style and he would work well on the breakfast show. |
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Minx
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:46 am Post subject: |
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RA doesn't do it for me. His "aren't we having fun" manner, together with his stock repertoire of idioms: "worryingly close to eight o'clock"and "unless you know better" plus his sycophantic interviewing of guests tend to grate with me. Having said that, he's an adequate last minute stand-in, (and clearly happy to do it) though personally I prefer Mark Goodier.
The ultimate accolade I can afford him is this. Given a choice between him and Mo Dutta on the early morning weekend slot, I'd rather have him every time. |
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MIKERAPHONE
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: |
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I would welcome Richard on ANY programme.
I enjoy his style and technically he is excellent.
If he took over from Terry i would listen regularly.
He sounds good first thing in the morning and hopefully when Chris Evans is off he can do Drivetime.
With Maconie and Radcliffe on at night and Goodier gone he should be getting a lot of phone calls from LD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! _________________ The Voice of reason in a MAD MAD world |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:45 am Post subject: |
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MIKERAPHONE wrote: | With Maconie and Radcliffe on at night and Goodier gone he should be getting a lot of phone calls from LD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Well yes, I think his recent higher profile is probably as much to do with the other stand-ins getting regular gigs than Allinson being much better than them. |
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MIKERAPHONE
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Hi Ian..i think Richard is the only deputy they have who could cover EVERY daytime show.
I think once he stood in for Jeremy Vine.
Maybe not to everyone's liking but i just like his delivery. _________________ The Voice of reason in a MAD MAD world |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:51 am Post subject: |
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MIKERAPHONE wrote: |
If he took over from Terry i would listen regularly.
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*sigh* Terry has just signed a new 2 year contract so it would be nice if this 'who will take over' stuff was given a rest for a little while.
Johnnie Walker is still the first choice stand in for when TW is on holiday.
This Allison worship is getting a bit over the top, yes he's a decent presenter but he's not a minor god.
Lots of the presenters on radio 2 do other work too, it's hardly a superhuman feat. |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 11:24 am Post subject: |
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He's decent and reliable - he can be called on to put together a good show, but without being too special. The ideal stand-in, in many ways.
But some people should face facts: if he was remotely in line to take over from Terry (or even Ken or Chris) Lesley Douglas would have gone out of her way to make sure he had a regular presenting show instead of axing the ones he had. |
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Triumph Herald
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | some people should face facts: if he was remotely in line to take over from Terry (or even Ken or Chris) Lesley Douglas would have gone out of her way to make sure he had a regular presenting show instead of axing the ones he had. |
Agreed! I think it's pretty clear that the days of good, solid Radio Presenters getting mainstream daytime shows on R2 have long gone. They like Showbizz Personalities with a telly profile. Ross, Brand, Titchmarsh, Tarrant etc. Alice Richardson is great but, IMHO on R2, he's not going to get anywhere he hasn't already got. |
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Exit Strategy
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:19 pm Post subject: The Complete Professional what? |
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//The Complete Professional//
Complete professional what, though? Pr@t, perhaps? _________________ There are two types of people: those who have something to say, and those who have to say something. |
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PJ in Kent
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: The Complete Professional what? |
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Exit Strategy wrote: | //The Complete Professional//
Complete professional what, though? Pr@t, perhaps? |
Actually, considering Alice's ability to jump and grasp at any gig R2 offer him, perhaps it should be "Complete Pro" _________________ He's not the Messiah- he's a very naughty boy! |
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