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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I could imagine Brand getting the push but not Ross, his feet are firmly under the BBC table and a big Sowwy from him would push the right buttons on the top floor. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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igs007
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 190
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | I could imagine Brand getting the push but not Ross, his feet are firmly under the BBC table and a big Sowwy from him would push the right buttons on the top floor. |
Surely, you don't think he knows already that he's won a gold in next year's awards? |
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Clive55
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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igs007 wrote: | SantaFefan wrote: | I could imagine Brand getting the push but not Ross, his feet are firmly under the BBC table and a big Sowwy from him would push the right buttons on the top floor. |
Surely, you don't think he knows already that he's won a gold in next year's awards? | An award for what? Making infantile abusive phone calls? |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | I could imagine Brand getting the push but not Ross, his feet are firmly under the BBC table and a big Sowwy from him would push the right buttons on the top floor. |
Yes, he's already turned up in person at Andrew Sach's house to deliver the apology. However, it seems he's the worst to blame! A little too keen to impress the cool kid. |
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igs007
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 190
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Clive55 wrote: | igs007 wrote: | SantaFefan wrote: | I could imagine Brand getting the push but not Ross, his feet are firmly under the BBC table and a big Sowwy from him would push the right buttons on the top floor. |
Surely, you don't think he knows already that he's won a gold in next year's awards? | An award for what? Making infantile abusive phone calls? |
George Lamb on 6 music goes on causing controversy since his promotion to the morning slot, and he gets rewarded with Sony Gold. Ok I might be a bit presumptuous in thinking so, but I wouldn't put it past the judging panel again and again! I guess the question is will we still be talking about this in a year's time? I wonder what far-reaching consequences there will be? |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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According to what I read in The Times today, Brand's "apology" ended with the phrase "....but it was still funny, though." He can't even muster up enough common decency to say sorry for his mistake without trying to make light of the situation. His feet shouldn't even touch the floor on the way out of the building. Same goes for Jonathan Ross, who should have known better, and to whichever wonk(s) green-lighted the programme in the first place.
I feel like boycotting R2 completely until both RB and JR are removed from their present duties and replaced by broadcasters who are worthy of the title. _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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AndyAndy2 RAJARed Member
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 548 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Agree, Chersk. It sounded like JR started the swearing - what is it with this guy - thinks he can swear on tv and think it's fuuny too. AMybe he's trying to plug his book "Why do isay these things.."
What the hell is so special about Brand too - has anyone listened to this trivial, childish moron - grow up for goodness sake. Good comedy is a world away from purile, childish sniggering and swearing!
Rant over. _________________ 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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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: | According to what I read in The Times today, Brand's "apology" ended with the phrase "....but it was still funny, though." He can't even muster up enough common decency to say sorry for his mistake without trying to make light of the situation. |
To be fair, he'd apparently already done a serious apology on Chris Moyle's Radio 1 show last week (before the story broke and anyone 'made' him do it). Although his response on Saturday was very churlish. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:40 am Post subject: |
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The Grand daughter is calling for them both to be sacked. I think a suspension on this weekends Radio Shows until the investigation is over would send out a better impression the corporation is taking it serious? |
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MadeinSurrey
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3130 Location: The Beautiful South
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: |
I feel like boycotting R2 completely until both RB and JR are removed from their present duties and replaced by broadcasters who are worthy of the title. |
Agreed. If enough people did the same the BBC might get off their arrogant high-horse and actually do something about these 2 *********.
I've been feeling for a long time that the Licence Fee is being squandered, this only compounds that thought.
Why in God's name is Brand being allowed to continue? _________________ MiS |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19391 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: |
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They've both been suspended as announced on JV's chat on Stuart Maconie at 11.30.
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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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Good! although Ross is still getting his £16,000 a day for it! what a joke.
I've added my complaint to the increasing list at the BBC. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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Rachel Guest
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: |
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In the old days – when honour and integrity were common place, this sort of thing wouldn’t require a suspension, because those who had offended others, would “immediately” withdraw their remarks, apologise and resign. That would be an end to the matter. No discussion, no suspensions pending investigation, no internal inquiries, no need for new regulation. |
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MadeinSurrey
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3130 Location: The Beautiful South
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Those were the days eh Rachel? If only Brand & Ross would resign - some hope on their salaries! _________________ MiS |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Lesley Douglas should resign too. She took a gamble on this type of presenter on Radio2 and it's backfired. Didn't she say they were the future of Radio 2? ( unless they're suspended of course... ) _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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MadeinSurrey
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3130 Location: The Beautiful South
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | Lesley Douglas should resign too. |
TOO RIGHT! _________________ MiS |
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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 Oct 29, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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So, Brand finally fell on his sword . One down - two to go! _________________ 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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sheltster
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 61
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | The Grand daughter is calling for them both to be sacked. I think a suspension on this weekends Radio Shows until the investigation is over would send out a better impression the corporation is taking it serious? |
The self-proclaimed satanic slut you mean? _________________ Chris Evans' Breakfast - doesn't sound quite as good as Chris Evans' Drivetime but good nonetheless! |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Georgina Baillie has called for these two to be given their jobs back. I would expect she means Brand as Ross is suspended? |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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She probably got another 10 grand for saying that She already got 100 grand for saying the opposite last week |
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Toggy
Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 1239
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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She's not doing herself any favours is she, silly girl. |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: |
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I missed by 2 minutes the broadcast apology which was to be heard at 10:03am:
"On October 18, the BBC broadcast an exchange between Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross on The Russell Brand Show on Radio 2.
"This concerned the actor Andrew Sachs and his granddaughter, Georgina Baillie. Some of this exchange was left on the voicemail of Mr Sachs.
"The conversation was grossly offensive and an unacceptable intrusion into the private lives of both Mr Sachs and Ms Baillie. It was a serious breach of editorial standards, and should never have been recorded or broadcast.
"The BBC would like to apologise unreservedly to Mr Sachs, Ms Baillie and to our audiences as licence fee payers." |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3611 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:59 am Post subject: |
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The apology was slightly undermined by the next song being "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen - Lesley Douglas's favourite song and artist. It was like the station is still supporting her. |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | The apology was slightly undermined by the next song being "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen - Lesley Douglas's favourite song and artist. It was like the station is still supporting her. |
How many listeners would know that? |
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NickSheffield
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | The apology was slightly undermined by the next song being "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen - Lesley Douglas's favourite song and artist. It was like the station is still supporting her. |
Yep, I must admit, I did look at the radio from my bed saying "you can't play that..." but hey, it shows a sense of solidarity to Lesley. If Brand can sincerely apologise with a picture of Stalin behind him then why can't Radio 2 get away with Bruce Springsteen's spectre Perhaps Richard was just playing it for Obama... ahem. |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Should have played Hall & Oates' "She's Gone".... _________________ 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: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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Ian Robinson wrote: | The apology was slightly undermined by the next song being "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen - Lesley Douglas's favourite song and artist. It was like the station is still supporting her. |
It was a bit of a flip you moment from Radio 2. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west.....
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nod
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Was it just Dicky being a rebel ? |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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nod wrote: | Was it just Dicky being a rebel ? |
Yes because he loves the Dame so much. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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malcyb
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Your average listener wouldn't have noticed. Just as you average poster can't be bothered to read any messages in a thread!! |
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Clive55
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1336
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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i just turned on the tranny awaiting the opology after the memorial service
One thing I have noticed, is the number of idiots on BBC trying to be a little bit daring by aluding to certain things, hinting they might swear or make an abusive phone call, but not having the bottle to do it
A fw of the dodos on LBC have been into that, too
PATHETIC! |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Imagine Russell Brand following the Festival of Remembrence?
Interesting that the festival over ran by 10 minutes but the newsreader [Andrea Simmons] still starts by saying BBC News at Nine O'Clock. Did she record it, or not have a clock? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Briant
Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 964 Location: Liverpool England UK
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | Ian Robinson wrote: | The apology was slightly undermined by the next song being "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen - Lesley Douglas's favourite song and artist. It was like the station is still supporting her. |
[I was a bit of a flip you moment from Radio 2. |
'I was a bit of a flip you moment from Radio 2.'
I can't decide it that was meant to be Manuel or Mark O. |
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gfloyd
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gfloyd
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quickssandra
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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They made a total of four phone calls, which in my book is harassment. For that alone, he should have been sacked.
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John W
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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | Imagine Russell Brand following the Festival of Remembrence? |
I wondered that ern, as I patiently listened to the over-run of the Remembrance show. I'd missed the morning apology and wanted to record the evening one.
Good one Sachs getting them to amend the apology
I've updated the Radio Timeline page at the R2ok website. See foot of the page at
http://www.r2ok.co.uk/R2_timeline.htm
and there's a link to another page which has photos and links to the press stories from beginning to end (?) of the scandal. I'm sure there's more to come on Ross
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NickSheffield
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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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gfloyd wrote: | http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/ross-tried-to-stop-broadcast-but-bbc-failed-to-protect-him-1002771.html
Ross is keeping his lawyers on a short lead. |
If anyone's interested to learn more about Ross' agent who is mentioned in that article - I read this interesting piece in the Guardian last week:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/oct/31/jonathan-ross-russell-brand1 |
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