Radio presenters

[hooverboy]

I always got the feeling he was either shoved or jumped before he was shoved- as he says, managers were too politically invested in having a female doing drivetime. If your show has become a car wreck and you know they won't fire your new co-host, your options are pretty limited.

Not at all a fan of Sara Cox on Drivetime.

Liza Tarbuck was bad; you would have expected better since her Dad is a comedian.

Some people just aren't funny and shouldn't push it.

 

[hooverboy]

Am I right in thinking that Jo has presented coverage of Glastonbury? I'm not sure. They should have put trailers on at the time.



The morning traffic guy is another one who thinks he's the be all and end all!

I actually like Jo Whiley's Glastonbury coverage; she's quite out-there music wise, so she does a good stand-in for the late John Peel.

It's " serious" music for aficionados, rather than crowd-pleasers, and she carries it off pretty well

 

[yorksrob]

I find Sara Cox hillarious. My favourite of the latest generation of DJ's.

 

[hooverboy]

I find Sara Cox hillarious. My favourite of the latest generation of DJ's.

Got to admit I was never a fan; even when she was co-presenting "The Word"

She got where she did on looks rather than talent and got a bit lucky with the "ladette" thing kicking off when it did. Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan had much more chemistry; Van Outen was naturally much, much funnier.

Zoe Ball is quite bearable (i couldn't stand her dad even though he was huge on the maths and science programmes back in the late 70's/early 80's)

 

[yorksrob]

got to admit I was never a fan,even when she was co-presenting "the word"

got where she did on looks rather than talent.

I'm not sure any presenter was at their best on that particular programme

 

[hooverboy]

I'm not sure any presenter was at their best on that particular programme

It was car crash telly for sure, but supposedly hip for the youngsters

 

[yorksrob]

it was car crash telly for sure,but supposedly hip for the youngsters

Diverting enough for arrival home from the pub !

 

[Table 52]

I think very few people can sustain entertainment mostly on their own, which is why most presenters have their "posse" or are a double act. Tony Blackburn and Ken Bruce manage it though !

And of course, the late, great Terry Wogan (although in fairness, he did interact with newsreaders and any “traffic totty” a fair bit)

 

[yorksrob]

And of course, the late, great Terry Wogan (although in fairness, he did interact with newsreaders and any “traffic totty” a fair bit)

Ah yes, who can forget Tel !

 

[Tetchytyke]

And of course, the late, great Terry Wogan (although in fairness, he did interact with newsreaders and any “traffic totty” a fair bit)

He always had the Janet and John stories to fall back on

Van Outen was naturally much, much funnier.

Still is, she was bloody brilliant on The Masked Singer (a real guilty pleasure)

 

[Bobdogs]

Gary Richardson, Adrian Goldberg, Adrian Chiles, John Peenar, Phil Williams. All males replaced by right on women. Sportsweek replaced by Peenars politics, in itself a miserable decision only for him to be booted out after a few weeks. Williams show was always entertaining occasional features with mechanics, DIY people etc.
Switched on last week and they were talking about periods. Just the subject to help you nod off.
All I can say is watch out Tony Livsey, I wouldn't be surprised if you were next.
As for Mother Teresa Campbell. I wish he would join the opening group and just go away.

 

[duncanp]

One thing that really gets my goat is the amount of trails on Radio 2 (every half an hour, it seems) and that annoyingly chirpy female voice they seem to use on them.

Quite often you come to the end of a music track, and the annoyingly chirpy voice shouts "Dermot O'Leary" or "Sara Cox" or "Zoe Ball", and then you get the same trail extolling the virtues of that show that you have heard hundreds of times before. Several times I have heard the trail for the Zoe Ball breakfast show at 06:20, just in case you have forgotten what programme is on in ten minutes time and then at 09:40, just in case you have forgotten what was on ten minutes ago.

I also agree about the Jeremy Whine programme, he loves the sound of his own voice, and always interrputs anyone whose opinion he doesn't agree with.

 

[Jona26]

Jeremy Vine Show = Daily Mail Radio

 

[Bevan Price]

I've always tended to avoid Jeremy Vine, simply because I go to Radio 2 for music and light relief. That said, during the present situation, he has had some good experts on, and having the whole country to choose from, they have some members of the public with some genuinely interesting insights.

The thing I've noticed since working from home, is that Steve Wright generally has a pretty good range of music, and seems to have more independence from the dreaded Radio 2 playlist !

Playlists are the bane of many music radio stations. They often seem to be chosen by people lacking in imagination - or failing to appreciate that many people might like to "explore" music rather than listen repetitively to the same boring stuff - or, (especially on some commercial stations) people plugging the latest "singles" that the music industry is currently trying to sell. In particular, much of radio seems incapable of thinking beyond the "hit single" (actual or potential), totally ignoring the vast range of music that only appears on albums.

 

[gazthomas]

I quite like Dave Lee Stewart and Simon Bates.

Oops, time machine kicked in again. Best get my coat!

 

[yorksrob]

Playlists are the bane of many music radio stations. They often seem to be chosen by people lacking in imagination - or failing to appreciate that many people might like to "explore" music rather than listen repetitively to the same boring stuff - or, (especially on some commercial stations) people plugging the latest "singles" that the music industry is currently trying to sell. In particular, much of radio seems incapable of thinking beyond the "hit single" (actual or potential), totally ignoring the vast range of music that only appears on albums.

Indeed. I don't mind a bit of new music, but we've got 60+ years of popular music to choose from. That's the main reason people listen to Radio 2, and I don't think they always get the balance right.

Certainly, hearing the same song three times a day, every day usually gets on my nerves (even if the song's not bad).

 

[Howardh]

I quite like Dave Lee Stewart and Simon Bates.

Oops, time machine kicked in again. Best get my coat!

Emperor Rosko....

 

[gazthomas]

Emperor Rosko....

That makes me feel old!

 

[Cowley]

I quite like Dave Lee Stewart and Simon Bates.

Oops, time machine kicked in again. Best get my coat!

Did you mean Dave Lee Travis..?

 

[gazthomas]

Did you mean Dave Lee Travis..?

I did indeed!

 

[Cowley]

I did indeed!

Quack Quack, oops.

 

[theblackwatch]

This does make me feel old - I can remember when Simon Salad Cream (name courtesy of Viz) first joined Radio 1 as the Breakfast Show presenter (with Sybil Roscoe doing the news stories?).

 

[Howardh]

That makes me feel old!

Radio Luxembourg for a short time, Fab208, Hui Italia!!!!

*someone will understand!!!*

 

[yorksrob]

Simon Salad Cream (name courtesy of Viz)

Ha, ha (I've just got it)

 

[Bevan Price]

Radio Luxembourg for a short time, Fab208, Hui Italia!!!!

*someone will understand!!!*

I remember Radio Luxembourg. Until they shook up their attitudes after the pirate stations started, many of their programmes were sponsored by record companies, and did not always play complete songs -- just enough to advertise what they were currently trying to sell.

The Pirate stations were much better, especially Carolines North and South, and "Big L" (Radio London). Amonst others, they gave us Johnny Walker, John Peel, the above-named Emperor Rosko (a.k.a. Michael Pasternak, son of film producer Joe Pasternak), and the zany Kenny Everett.

But I think my favourite presenters are/were Bob Harris, and someone who called himself Brother John on AFN (American Forces Network) Germany (Frankfurt ?). Reception on Medium Wave could be patchy, but his attitude seemed to be maximum music, minimum chat, and he played lots of obsure (to me) rock music, that you almost never heard on UK radio. The shows were compiled entirely by USA military personnel. It seemed strange for a military person to sign off at the end of programmes by wishing us "Peace, Brother".

Unfortunately they later stopped local production and started to rebroadcast syndicated music shows presented by a rather irritating character "Wolfman Jack", playing mostly boring pop.

 

[Howardh]

I remember Radio Luxembourg. Until they shook up their attitudes after the pirate stations started, many of their programmes were sponsored by record companies, and did not always play complete songs -- just enough to advertise what they were currently trying to sell.

The Pirate stations were much better, especially Carolines North and South, and "Big L" (Radio London). Amonst others, they gave us Johnny Walker, John Peel, the above-named Emperor Rosko (a.k.a. Michael Pasternak, son of film producer Joe Pasternak), and the zany Kenny Everett.

But I think my favourite presenters are/were Bob Harris, and someone who called himself Brother John on AFN (American Forces Network) Germany (Frankfurt ?). Reception on Medium Wave could be patchy, but his attitude seemed to be maximum music, minimum chat, and he played lots of obsure (to me) rock music, that you almost never heard on UK radio. The shows were compiled entirely by USA military personnel. It seemed strange for a military person to sign off at the end of programmes by wishing us "Peace, Brother".

Unfortunately they later stopped local production and started to rebroadcast syndicated music shows presented by a rather irritating character "Wolfman Jack", playing mostly boring pop.

I had a radio Luxembourg yearbook, with photos of all the presenters in etc, a short history of the station up till then and other stuff. Supidly years ago I got rid of it, I bet it would be worh a fortune now!!

 

[Ashley Hill]

Nowadays I find Steve Wright a one trick pony. I used to listen to him on Radio 1 (275-285am) back in the 80s when his style of presentation was new for BBC radio. Here he is all these years later on Radio 2 peddling the same old banter all over again.
Another bugbear is when DJs talk incessantly over the intro to a song right up to the point the lyrics begin,and then talk over the outro. Then there's long records which have their long instrumentals outro's cut as there's no vocals. Examples of this are Dire Straits Sultans of Swing and Hotel California by the Eagles.
As for playlists my god they're bland and limiting. For example, ask for a record by the Human League and you get Don't You Want Me Baby. Its like they've written no other music! It seems older groups records will only get played on the mainstream channels if it's been at No1.
Nowadays I either listen to Radio 6 or my local BBC radio where the excellent David Sheppard pushes the boundaries of taste in his late night show.

 

[Cowley]

Nowadays I find Steve Wright a one trick pony. I used to listen to him on Radio 1 (275-285am) back in the 80s when his style of presentation was new for BBC radio. Here he is all these years later on Radio 2 peddling the same old banter all over again.
Another bugbear is when DJs talk incessantly over the intro to a song right up to the point the lyrics begin,and then talk over the outro. Then there's long records which have their long instrumentals outro's cut as there's no vocals. Examples of this are Dire Straits Sultans of Swing and Hotel California by the Eagles.
As for playlists my god they're bland and limiting. For example, ask for a record by the Human League and you get Don't You Want Me Baby. Its like they've written no other music! It seems older groups records will only get played on the mainstream channels if it's been at No1.
Nowadays I either listen to Radio 6 or my local BBC radio where the excellent David Sheppard pushes the boundaries of taste in his late night show.

I couldn’t agree more with all of that. With regards to talking over/cutting songs short - what on earth is the point of playing Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Free Bird’ if you’re then going to miss the second (best bit) of the song off because it’s too long? Bonkers.
Why should it matter if the station plays the odd song that’s 5/6 minutes long?

 

[Howardh]

Nowadays I find Steve Wright a one trick pony. I used to listen to him on Radio 1 (275-285am) back in the 80s when his style of presentation was new for BBC radio. Here he is all these years later on Radio 2 peddling the same old banter all over again.
Another bugbear is when DJs talk incessantly over the intro to a song right up to the point the lyrics begin,and then talk over the outro. Then there's long records which have their long instrumentals outro's cut as there's no vocals. Examples of this are Dire Straits Sultans of Swing and Hotel California by the Eagles.
As for playlists my god they're bland and limiting. For example, ask for a record by the Human League and you get Don't You Want Me Baby. Its like they've written no other music! It seems older groups records will only get played on the mainstream channels if it's been at No1.
Nowadays I either listen to Radio 6 or my local BBC radio where the excellent David Sheppard pushes the boundaries of taste in his late night show.

It's internet radio for me 95% of the time, those with no DJs or limited, where they play tracks to the full and we aren't pestered by ads, trailers etc. Step forward Ibiza Sonica, Ibiza Global Radio ant the like!!

 

[RichT54]

It's internet radio for me 95% of the time, those with no DJs or limited, where they play tracks to the full and we aren't pestered by ads, trailers etc. Step forward Ibiza Sonica, Ibiza Global Radio ant the like!!

Me too! My favourite is Voyage - The Schiller Radio.