Just Browny Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 01/03/2023 at 20:41, Bostik Bailey said: What are people on here’s opinion about James O Brien (LBC)? I do listen to him and my politics are broadly aligned with his, but I can’t help thinking he has had it very easy with material and discussion points with Brexit, and the car crash of various tory PMs. Take this away and what has he got. I can’t help thinking that he is just a Waitrose Alan Beswick. Big fan. I don't disagree with your point and he will need to adjust if he no longer has the Tories in Government to have a go at. But his show covers lots of things that aren't the Tories and Brexit; those are just the parts that get clipped up for social media. For example, Mystery Hour is a joy and completely non-political. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Poster Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 The BBC podcast/documentary that is connected with the current Gold series about the villain John Palmer is very good. It does a good job of not glamourising the scumbags concerned and is very informative. As for James O'Brien, cannot stand him. Just don't like his personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 A tribute programme, The Funny Old World of Victor Lewis Smith is being broadcast at 8pm this Saturday on BBC Radio 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001kgd2 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) A few things from Radio 4 around now. Room 101: Paul Merton's back with a new series, as of last night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m001m5p6 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: A one-off for the Bank Holiday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mblf And, somewhat un-fanfared and very good... Sound Towns: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lqmj/episodes/player Great music is born from a collision of societal and political change. This series explores the origin stories of some of the UK's most vital musical movements. The UK's turbulent societal and political changes sparked the most electrifying moments in modern music history. These aren't the stories you know. They're the moments that came before. Each episode is a world in and of itself, and it'll get as close to the music as possible. Edited May 25, 2023 by Futtocks Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Lindsey Burrow is featured on today's Woman's Hour. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) On 03/03/2023 at 12:02, Just Browny said: I listened to Ken Bruce's last show and I felt a bit sad because he has been in that slot for as long as I can remember and is a fine broadcaster. But these things come to an end. People always forget that radio 2 keeps moving to be one step behind radio 1. I expect it will start playing a lot of 90s ( edited to add maybe even the 00s) music as it’s staple with a few earlier songs thrown in. When you look at the DJs now in place that’s the way you’d expect it to go. Edited June 10, 2023 by bobbruce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 History buffs should enjoy History's Secret Heroes, in which Helena Bonham Carter presents extraordinary stories from World War II: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001mcbp 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R L Winger Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) If you like a radio station that plays classic hits from 6am to 6pm (Australian Eastern Time) weekdays with specialist shows week nights and weekends have a listen to Coast FM 963 Click on the link below https://www.coastfm.org.au/ Edited July 6, 2023 by R L Winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 26/06/2023 at 04:01, R L Winger said: If you like a radio station that plays classic hits from 6am to 6pm (Australian Eastern Time) weekdays with specialist shows week nights and weekends have a listen to Coast FM 963 copy the link below & paste it in the address window of your browser page. coastfm.org.au is it on long wave or medium wave? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Poster Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 22 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: is it on long wave or medium wave? VERY long wave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 https://www.coastfm.org.au/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R L Winger Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 28/06/2023 at 04:13, graveyard johnny said: is it on long wave or medium wave? No only on the FM band in Gosford NSW or online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 Radio 4 are currently broadcasting a re-recording of a lost drama by Nigel Kneale, before he found fame as the author of the Quatermass stories. Toby Jones, Reece Shearsmith and Caroline Catz head up the cast. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qmdp It's very good so far. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 top 5 overplayed oldies on generic digital Uk radio channels mr blue sky - elo lola - the kinks we built this city - starship walk of life - dire straits st elmos fire - john part none of these songs were no1 - starship didn't even make the top 10 see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 20/09/2023 at 16:36, graveyard johnny said: top 5 overplayed oldies on generic digital Uk radio channels mr blue sky - elo lola - the kinks we built this city - starship walk of life - dire straits st elmos fire - john part none of these songs were no1 - starship didn't even make the top 10 I get that they have become somewhat cliched in their longevity, but the fact they remain as an ear worm for many is testament to the qualities they possess. What you have with ELO, Dire Straits, Elton John, Queen etc is that there are some of the worlds greatest composers and performers behind these bands. That often renders music timeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I have now is completely disengaged with any radio Used to be Radio 5 every journey up til about 6 years ago.....then discovered Podcasts......far better as I can choose what I want to be informed about and also less depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 In 1940, a KTSA presenter managed to get H.G.Wells and Orson Welles in the same studio for an interview. Enjoy. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 An interesting theme for tonight on Radio 4 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 No mention of autobiography wars on talksport…? A bit of self effacing genuine humour on otherwise rubbish radio station. I love how the two who present it welcome pee taking comments from listeners. Probably not everyone’s cup of tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands hobo Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 13 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: No mention of autobiography wars on talksport…? A bit of self effacing genuine humour on otherwise rubbish radio station. I love how the two who present it welcome pee taking comments from listeners. Probably not everyone’s cup of tea! Talkfootball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Radio 4 Extra on BBC Sounds. In general, pretty good selection of aged programmes but....they seem to be in a loop playing repeat after repeat of the the same programmes. Pretty sure I've listened to the same episode of The Navy Lark at least three times....as well as hearing it when it was on the radio all those years ago. The same applies to Hercule Poirot, The Infinite Monkey Cage, The Men From The Ministry, and several thrillers. I'm sure the archive contains much more that we've not heard on R4 Extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, JohnM said: Radio 4 Extra on BBC Sounds. In general, pretty good selection of aged programmes but....they seem to be in a loop playing repeat after repeat of the the same programmes. Pretty sure I've listened to the same episode of The Navy Lark at least three times....as well as hearing it when it was on the radio all those years ago. The same applies to Hercule Poirot, The Infinite Monkey Cage, The Men From The Ministry, and several thrillers. I'm sure the archive contains much more that we've not heard on R4 Extra. True. Then again, there is enough audience to keep the better-known favourites like The Goon Show, Round the Horne on rotation. But there is also space in the schedule for more variety too. Then again, it's always worth browsing the iPlayer archives for things they aren't currently broadcasting, but which can be streamed. I know of one comedy show that I asked them about and which they told be they would not be repeating. There's a recurring theme that is a bit tasteless regarding Princes William and Harry by anybody's standards, even all but the most rabid and one-eyed of republicans. Back when it was BBC7, I checked every hour of every day of the schedules and recorded loads, so there's less that's new to me these days on R4E. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I'm ok with repeated repeats of Counterpoint and Brain of Britain because with each repeat, I get more right answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 Just now, JohnM said: I'm ok with repeated repeats of Counterpoint and Brain of Britain because with each repeat, I get more right answers. Start worrying when that trend begins to reverse... 2 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 7 hours ago, JohnM said: Radio 4 Extra on BBC Sounds. In general, pretty good selection of aged programmes but....they seem to be in a loop playing repeat after repeat of the the same programmes. Pretty sure I've listened to the same episode of The Navy Lark at least three times....as well as hearing it when it was on the radio all those years ago. The same applies to Hercule Poirot, The Infinite Monkey Cage, The Men From The Ministry, and several thrillers. I'm sure the archive contains much more that we've not heard on R4 Extra. The archive has a few more things but what isn't happening is any new creation. The age of the programmes on Extra is only going to get older, and they will be more and more familiar, because there is nothing to replace them. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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