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Daz_M
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 40 Location: England
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:13 am Post subject: Paul Gambaccini |
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Listening to Five Live, they had an interview with Paul Gambaccini.
Apparently when Russell Brand's appointment at Radio 2 was announced he sent an e-mail of protest to Lesley Douglas warning her it would all end in tears.
To quote him "If you appoint a time bomb, one day it will go off"
Wonder how many other presenters were unhappy with his appointment. _________________ Daz M |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Well it wouldn't take a genius to work that one out in fairness. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Cherskiy
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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What, pray tell, was wrong with the previous line up on a Saturday night, anyway? _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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gfloyd
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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Gambo's revealing interview with Nicky Campbell:
Gambo on Brand
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Arcader
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Fascinating interview. My opinion of Gambo has just gone up a few marks. Perhaps put him in charge of Radio 2 ? |
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BDG
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry John I just put a link to the interview on the other thread. I keep getting confused as there are so many threads in different parts of the board with the same heading |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:20 am Post subject: |
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from todays DT [isn't Terry a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph]
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Wogan, who described himself as a friend of Ross, told the Daily Telegraph: "If you suspend someone of Jonathan Ross's stature without pay for three months you are diminishing not just him but also his reputation."
The presenter, who is paid a reputed £800,000 for his Radio 2 breakfast show which attracts 7.74 million listeners, the largest number in the country, said: "What the BBC have done to Jonathan by the suspension is terminal. It is very damaging to him and I would not be surprised if he did not come back." _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Arcader
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 220
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:33 am Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | from todays DT [isn't Terry a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph]
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Wogan, who described himself as a friend of Ross, told the Daily Telegraph: "If you suspend someone of Jonathan Ross's stature without pay for three months you are diminishing not just him but also his reputation." |
I believe that Ross managed to achieve that just by making the phone calls, suspension or not. |
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igs007
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 190
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Arcader wrote: | Fascinating interview. My opinion of Gambo has just gone up a few marks. Perhaps put him in charge of Radio 2 ? |
Gambo's comments were well reasoned and just. Certainly one of the best explanations of this whole situation that has been put forward. Well said, Gambo. The 'pet' comment was very telling. I hope seniors at the Beeb take note of his comments on personalities and them not working the board. It does boggle the mind when such people don't bother to learn the craft. Sure, they're brought in just for their personalities, but how can they ever have control if they don't know how to work the machinery? |
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Who doesnt self op then?
Ross, Brand, Paige, Winton (?), Michael Ball (?). Any other regular presenters? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Admittedly, I'd be surprised if he does self op but he has spoken of enjoying his radio shows because he gets to play with the desk. |
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SantaFefan
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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maybe the desk has nice legs. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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Cherskiy
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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John W wrote: | Gambo's revealing interview with Nicky Campbell:
Gambo on Brand
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Thanks, John - like Arcader and Igs, I read it with interest and appreciated Gambo's frankness. I've always admired the bloke for his knowledge and love of music - everything you'd want in a presenter. Unfortunately, I don't get to listen to him enough nowadays since R2 was changed out of all recognition a couple of years ago. This of course may now change - I'm currently listening to Suzi Quattro at 0840 and not thinking about which station I can change to in the next few minutes! _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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Clive55
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Terry Wogan is an over paid prat. Awful broadcaster
Gambuchini is a true profesional & a man of great common sense |
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igs007
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: | John W wrote: | Gambo's revealing interview with Nicky Campbell:
Gambo on Brand
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Thanks, John - like Arcader and Igs, I read it with interest and appreciated Gambo's frankness. I've always admired the bloke for his knowledge and love of music - everything you'd want in a presenter. Unfortunately, I don't get to listen to him enough nowadays since R2 was changed out of all recognition a couple of years ago. This of course may now change - I'm currently listening to Suzi Quattro at 0840 and not thinking about which station I can change to in the next few minutes! |
It certainly has been a great day on R2. The comedy hour was hit and miss, and I missed Dermot (mind you I don't usually listen to the whole show - insert plea to bring back Stuart Maconie! ) but since 5, it's been a good ride. I can't see Alex Lester regularly doing this slot (and I'm sure the guy wouldn't want to, what with his weekday shows on top?) so I wonder what changes will be made to Saturdays? I'm sure, or hope, the rumours of George Lamb are incorrect. If they become true, then let Gambo loose and PLEASE someone listen to him this time!! |
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Cherskiy
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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From what I hear and read about George Lamb (I've never actually heard him on 6Music), it would be tantamount to throwing good money after bad to let him loose on R2. Whilst I agree that Alex wouldn't necessarily wish to become the permanent replacement, I'd happily see some sort of revolving door arrangement with him, Richard, maybe Stuart and Mark Lamarr filling in until some decent thought is given to a replacement, rather than rushing some so-called celeb in to fill the void with an "edgy"* sound.
* To me, "edgy" means nervous. Not something I'd wish to hear on the radio. _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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Clive55
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: | From what I hear and read about George Lamb (I've never actually heard him on 6Music), it would be tantamount to throwing good money after bad to let him loose on R2. Whilst I agree that Alex wouldn't necessarily wish to become the permanent replacement, I'd happily see some sort of revolving door arrangement with him, Richard, maybe Stuart and Mark Lamarr filling in until some decent thought is given to a replacement, rather than rushing some so-called celeb in to fill the void with an "edgy"* sound.
* To me, "edgy" means nervous. Not something I'd wish to hear on the radio. |
From the instance of 2edgy" humour we have it is puerile, unfunny & infantile |
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Mark Lucas Guest
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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Michael Parkinson has also attacked Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7704067.stm
I get the impression that quite a few Radio 2 presenters were not happy with Brand being on the network! |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldnt say its an "attack". I think he was just honestly responding to questions asked of him. Same as Gambo. _________________ 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: Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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I think a lot of us expressed our feelings when Brand was appointed? Yes it all ended in tears, by some of the DJ's who are still at Radio 2. |
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Mark Lucas Guest
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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I wasn't on here when Russell Brand arrived at Radio 2 (circa November 2006). I hailed Lesley Douglas for introducing him to the network, and I enjoyed all of his programmes. To me, Brand is the new-age Kenny Everett. |
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Toggy
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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If Kenny was still with us Brand would not be fit to lick his boots, they are poles apart. |
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Mark Lucas Guest
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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I can see similarities between the two. Besides, Lesley Douglas also put Russell Brand in the same league as Kenny Everett. |
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Toggy
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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And what that daft bat says is gospel right? She also said Brand had talent, presumably she meant somewhere in his little toe. |
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Mark Lucas Guest
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Brand does have talent - a lot of it. And Lesley Douglas is far from being a "daft bat!" |
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mark occomore
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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He was let lose like a cannon and that blew up. |
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Mark Lucas Guest
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Brand, I see. |
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