Radio 2 drivetime - another show ruined

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

Evans on Virgin is actually OK. I appreciate his enthusiasm may not appeal to all, but considering Virgin is 'just another' commercial station it's certainly a very professional production. It must have given their listening figures a huge boost.
I wouldn't even consider going back to Radio 2 - the damage is done. People must only listen because it's convenient (strong FM signal, easy to find etc) and probably better than the equivalent of stabbing two blunt screwdrivers in your ears by listening to Heart FM.

[sgtBerbatov]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

Evans on Virgin is actually OK. I appreciate his enthusiasm may not appeal to all, but considering Virgin is 'just another' commercial station it's certainly a very professional production. It must have given their listening figures a huge boost.
I wouldn't even consider going back to Radio 2 - the damage is done. People must only listen because it's convenient (strong FM signal, easy to find etc) and probably better than the equivalent of stabbing two blunt screwdrivers in your ears by listening to Heart FM.

If you think that's bad have you listened to Greatest Hits Radio? Took over the FM frequency for Absolute Radio and it's just horrible. All they play is bloody Barry White, and they're only meant to play music from the 60's to the 90's, but they're thin on 60's material and Amy Winehouse keeps being played. I'm confident to say this, but I don't think Amy was out in the 90's.

[JakeT]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

Evans on Virgin is actually OK. I appreciate his enthusiasm may not appeal to all, but considering Virgin is 'just another' commercial station it's certainly a very professional production. It must have given their listening figures a huge boost.
I wouldn't even consider going back to Radio 2 - the damage is done. People must only listen because it's convenient (strong FM signal, easy to find etc) and probably better than the equivalent of stabbing two blunt screwdrivers in your ears by listening to Heart FM.

Every car I have ever been in has the '2' preset button linked to Radio 2. It's just the done thing. 88-91 FM. For basic entertainment all day long.

[Legacywr]

I don't mind Steve Wright, but, I don't listen though.

If you want a good afternoon show, and, can get Radio Solent? Alex Dyke is very good IMO. From 3 to 4pm he does a classic old chart from that particular week, like Pick of the Pops.

[Eric Mc]

I've found some stuff I like on Radio Derby.

[toastyhamster]

rdjohn said:

The 1st quater RAJAR numbers must be out soon. Let’s hope the BBC reacts quickly.

Not until mid-May according to the web site.

[and31]

Craig Charles has been standing in for Steve Wright again this week-so much better-and some awesome music aswell
Wish he was doing it full time

[waynecyclist]

and31 said:

Craig Charles has been standing in for Steve Wright again this week-so much better-and some awesome music aswell
Wish he was doing it full time

Agreed so much better

[sgtBerbatov]

waynecyclist said:

and31 said:

Craig Charles has been standing in for Steve Wright again this week-so much better-and some awesome music aswell
Wish he was doing it full time

Agreed so much better

Craig is great to be honest. If I had DAB in the car I'd listen to him more.

[henrycrun]

Unsure how long they've been back on - Radcliffe & Maconie 7-10 am weekends R6

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0100rp6/broadcas...

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

and31 said:

Craig Charles has been standing in for Steve Wright again this week-so much better-and some awesome music aswell
Wish he was doing it full time

He is really good...apart from the take over bit where a bored housewife tells us her incredibly uninteresting life story and the music of her memories. Jesus wept.

[rdjohn]

and31 said:

Craig Charles has been standing in for Steve Wright again this week-so much better-and some awesome music aswell
Wish he was doing it full time

I enjoy his sitting-ins.

I have tried listening to his evening show - they day after, but it just does not work in the same way

[Welshbeef]

Legacywr said:

I don't mind Steve Wright, but, I don't listen though.

If you want a good afternoon show, and, can get Radio Solent? Alex Dyke is very good IMO. From 3 to 4pm he does a classic old chart from that particular week, like Pick of the Pops.

I can only pick up that station when south of Andover

[MC Bodge]

henrycrun said:

Unsure how long they've been back on - Radcliffe & Maconie 7-10 am weekends R6

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0100rp6/broadcas...

All year so far.

Sadly, the weekday replacement, Keaveney, is nowhere near as good. Nor is Lauren Laverne's late morning replacement, Mary Anne Hobbs.

[anonymous-user]

sgtBerbatov said:

Craig is great to be honest. If I had DAB in the car I'd listen to him more.

His shows are on the BBC Sounds app. Save to your phone and Bluetooth to the car

[Johnnybee]

The reporter just on the Jeremy Vine show talking about pelican crossings must be a wind up. His hysterical enthusiasm was unintentionally hilarious

[SpeckledJim]

Welshbeef said:

Legacywr said:

I don't mind Steve Wright, but, I don't listen though.

If you want a good afternoon show, and, can get Radio Solent? Alex Dyke is very good IMO. From 3 to 4pm he does a classic old chart from that particular week, like Pick of the Pops.

I can only pick up that station when south of Andover

Is that a euphemism?

I know for myself, on a long sunny bank holiday weekend I can go South of Andover two or even three times.

[Stan the Bat]

Johnnybee said:

The reporter just on the Jeremy Vine show talking about pelican crossings must be a wind up. His hysterical enthusiasm was unintentionally hilarious

You listen to Jeremy Vine -----

[Lotusgone]

Agreed re Wright, he can only have kept his job with some serious blackmail material. Zoe Ball just keeps talking about Zoe Ball. I think I'm in love with Sara Cox.

[Trevatanus]

Shake up at the top?

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/04/bbc-to-create-sin...