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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:54 pm Post subject: Paul O'Grady Joins Radio 2 Full -time |
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According to Paul on Elaine show he's covering at present he's joining Radio 2 in April on a full time basis. He wouldn't say which show he will be doing.
A guess it could be a new Sunday Show or the 9pm Saturday show which is occupied by Pirate Johnnie Walker? Looks like some changes for April!! |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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Please let it be Donut O'Blimey's show for the chop... _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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Minx
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4088 Location: France/Spain/Peterborough/Tenerife
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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I was thinking today that it's time they changed Michael Ball. He was OK at the beginning but of late he's gone very bland, a bit "me-me-me". That's a programme I can take or leave nowadays. Maybe POG's in for that slot. _________________ Minx
To err is human, to forgive - canine. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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Dermot O'Leary's Show on a Saturday afternoon is an excellent show and certainly should not be chopped or dropped from the schedules.
I am hoping it with be the dire Sunday Love Songs Show with Steve Wright. |
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SantaFefan
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Of course it could be Sunday Love Songs... I think we could all live without that
or has it become a Radio 2 corner stone? _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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Toggy
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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That's nice, I like Paul O'Grady but can't abide musicals so I don't tend to listen to him. Hopefully he is being given a new show to present, good luck to him. |
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Seems to me Paul doesn't like doing pre-recorded radio shows. I don't know if Elaine is live every Sunday, but Paul is. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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But why does it have to be a comedian? Why not find an actual DJ to present these shows? Whoever was it that told the BBC powers-that-be that comedians make good DJs? There wasn't a comedy show on Saturday evenings before that Douglas woman foisted Russell Brand onto an undeserving audience. As I remember, there was Stuart Maconie's original Critical List followed by an 'In Concert' show (recorded live gig) and / or documentary. Since Brand's departure, Saturday evenings have become much more like they used to be. Proper DJs (Alex Lester & Johnnie Walker) doing great shows. Lets not forget Suzi Quatro's great show before 'Pirate' Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris after JW. _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack.
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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How do we know Pirate Johnnie Walker show is been dropped? It's speculation which show Paul is hosting. |
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SantaFefan
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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I think JW's Pirate show is only running for 8 weeks... unfortunately. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 1216
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Mark Mayhew wrote: | Dermot O'Leary's Show on a Saturday afternoon is an excellent show and certainly should not be chopped or dropped from the schedules. |
I would say it's anything but "excellent". Sometimes it barely manages "OK" status - but "excellent"? Never. |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3612 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Let's hope O'Grady takes over Sunday Love Songs but knowing Radio 2 he'll just replace a good show instead. I'm worried for the future of Friday Night Is Music Night (the BBC Concert Orchestra don't seem to have any recordings lined up). |
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Rob
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 163 Location: Leicester
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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The Saturday evening 9pm to 11pm slot comes free in April, when Paul O'Grady becomes full time. Given that Radio 2 have previously tried to make this a comedy slot, I can imagine them trying again.
Don't be fooled by the tea-time television presenter side of Paul O'Grady. Dont' forget, he used to be Lily Savage, who had some pretty outrageous humour live and when broadcast after the watershed. In a Richard and Judy interview (when they still did "Good Morning" on ITV) he said that he instinctively knew how far he could push things for each audience.
Sounds like a safe pair of hands to me. And somehow, I suspect that this would appeal to the current Radio 2 management.
So without saying whether I think it's a good idea or not (I'll leave that until I've heard the programme), I will say that I can see why this slot would make some sort of sense.
Rob. |
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colby
Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 1216
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Rob wrote: | Sounds like a safe pair of hands to me. And somehow, I suspect that this would appeal to the current Radio 2 management. |
I absolutely agree with you. I've just finished reading O'Grady's autobiography and he comes across as being an intelligent, level-headed guy who knows precisely where to, and where not to, step over the line. His musical knowledge is impressive, too. He's proved that, since pensioning off Lily Savage, he's a very good all-round broadcaster, as his C4 chat show has shown.
Good choice for R2 - even if it's a moderately "safe" one. |
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essexlady
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 348 Location: Essex
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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I just hope that if Paul O'Grady does get a regular Radio 2 show that he manges to present it in a better temper than he seemed to be in on Sunday. I thought he was distinctly grumpy. |
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Briant
Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 964 Location: Liverpool England UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: Oh, Savage..... |
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Paul O'Grady is just another professional Scouser, with an 'end of the pier' vocabulary, viz 'Put yer 'ands together' and 'Let me 'ere it.' |
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iain_smith Guest
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Paul O'Grady is just so so much more suitable than Russel Brand.What Was Douglas thinking of when she hired him?! |
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iain_smith Guest
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:29 am Post subject: |
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SantaFefan wrote: | Please let it be Donut O'Blimey's show for the chop... |
given that it was only recently extended to 3 hours I would say thats highly unlikely |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3612 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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iain_smith wrote: | SantaFefan wrote: | Please let it be Donut O'Blimey's show for the chop... |
given that it was only recently extended to 3 hours I would say thats highly unlikely |
It was extended to fill space - cheaper than an entirely new show! And they could simply, y'know, replace one 3-hour show with another 3-show... |
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colby
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks to his fronting the X-Factor and being Simon Cowell's golden boy, Dermot is now considered to be a bankable media asset, so R2 would be silly to push him sideways. For that reason, I can't see him being replaced unless he himself calls it a day in favour of a more lucrative career elsewhere. |
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Heloise
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 237
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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I hope they leave Sunday Brunch alone it really brightenens up a Sunday morning imo. I like listening to Paul O'Grady on E.P's show. _________________ Put some records on while I pour |
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essexlady
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 348 Location: Essex
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Although I heard Paul mention, several times, that he was going to have a regular Radio2 show I didn't hear him say why the time and type of show couldn't be announced. I have to admit that although I used to enjoy the EP show when he was presenting it I am finding him increasingly irritating (almost as irritating as EP in fact). I do hope he won't be replacing Michael Ball. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:38 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps this a good reason to remove the requirement that currently seems to be in place that all new Radio 2 / 6 music presenters have to be some sort of celeb. These celebs tend to move on when a new project comes along that utilises their original talents, which probably wasn't playing records on the radio! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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colby
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Lord Evan Elpuss wrote: | These celebs tend to move on when a new project comes along that utilises their original talents, which probably wasn't playing records on the radio! |
Of course, Jimmy Young was a successful 1950s crooner, and Tony Blackburn was a non-hit wonder before joining Radio Caroline in the 60s, so they haven't done badly. The idea that radio presenters are riding on the back of a stage career isn't new, therefore.
Of course, when winning Big Brother becomes the primary selection criteria for Radio 2 presenter recruitment that's the time to give up completely. |
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gfloyd
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Radio 2 has had "celebs" what ever they are, presenting since Day 1 in 1968. Its a bit late to start complaining about it now! _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19406 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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That's true, but they weren't the 'one hit wonder' type of celebs or they had done a bit of broadcasting in the past.
On another note, it would seem that Suzi Quatro's Saturday show is coming to an end, as she made reference that 'there aren't many left now' this Saturday gone. So read what you like into that!
My guess is that it will finish when Pirate Johnnie Walker does and a new schedule will happen then.
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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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Helen May wrote: | My guess is that it will finish when Pirate Johnnie Walker does and a new schedule will happen then. |
Johnny hinted a pirate-related announcement will be made at Easter so it may not be ending after all.
I hate these weeks up to Easter when you don't know which of your favourite shows are about to be axed, who's gaining/losing 30 minutes on a Saturday, and which Big Brother presenters are joining the station... |
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Helen May
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Ian,
I thought it only has an 8 week run as I saw it somewhere on a Beeb webpage but can't remember where.
Agree with you about the rest though, wish they would just announce it so we know what's happening. That's if THEY know of course.
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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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, it is an 8 week run but talking about it yesterday Johnnie said there are some great guests coming up - and to listen out for a special announcement at Easter. |
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Helen May
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Did that not refer to his Sunday show though Ian?
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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colby
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Helen May wrote: | Agree with you about the rest though, wish they would just announce it so we know what's happening. That's if THEY know of course. |
I suspect the controller is just buying a bit of time whilst he and other senior producers consider the new post-Easter schedule. Johnnie obviously did a good job selling the idea, and in the wake of Brand's departure I suppose anything that helps to fill the vacant slot came in handy.
What's the rumour about Wossy being moved, that's what I'd be interested to know. |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Helen May wrote: | Did that not refer to his Sunday show though Ian?
H |
Maybe, but I don't think so. He mentioned it in the context of replying to an e-mail about the pirate show.
But who knows? Maybe the Sunday show will end, and Paul O'Grady will take over...? |
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colby
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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An interesting discussion on another unrelated forum:
"I think they needed to fill something with quality radio instead of these celebrity's who have tarnished radio 2 over the years. Not all are brushed with the same act, but hopefully Bob will consider we don't need celebrities dominated BBC Radio 2 airwaves. There are plenty other top quality jocks who are probably wanting for the call up."
I'm not sure what "brushed with the same act" means (tarred with the same brush, perhaps?) but it sums the situation up quite perceptibly.
I think. |
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Helen May
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Strange grammar in that post Colby.........
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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mark occomore
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:16 am Post subject: |
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Paul announced his show will start on 5th April. Who's getting the chop? |
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MadeinSurrey
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:27 am Post subject: |
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If only it could be Steve Wrong's Sunday Slop Bucket _________________ MiS |
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Helen May
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:32 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Paul announced his show will start on 5th April. Who's getting the chop? |
Where did he do this announcing Mark?
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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colby
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Helen, he mentioned this towards the end of the show on Sunday just before handing over to Dale's POTP. |
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Helen May
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Thanks I didn't have the radio on just then.
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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gfloyd
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:23 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Paul announced his show will start on 5th April. Who's getting the chop? |
thats a Sunday isn't it? _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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