Victoria Wood isn't a pop artist, though. There's nothing wrong with 'comedy records' being played. Years ago, Radio 2 played comedy records performed by the likes of Terry Scott, Kenneth Williams and Les Dawson, for example. Harmless humour and fun.
I agree with that, Comedy should be used only on for one of the new BBC digital stations 7 maybe.
Then you clearly do not understand Radio 2's remit. Radio 2 is not a pop station. It has always featured speech programming i.e. comedy, drama and topical debate.
If you want wall-to-wall pop then switch to Heart.
Victoria Wood isn't a pop artist, though. There's nothing wrong with 'comedy records' being played. Years ago, Radio 2 played comedy records performed by the likes of Terry Scott, Kenneth Williams and Les Dawson, for example. Harmless humour and fun.
Yes but it's moved on from that, the R2 audience is now younger and more in tune with today's music and even comedy, If u want comedy ask the likes of Paul Whitehouse, Alan Carr to do a guest show.
Some people would have the likes of Joyce Grenfell back on the station if they could.
Yes but it's moved on from that, the R2 audience is now younger and more in tune with today's music and even comedy, If u want comedy ask the likes of Paul Whitehouse, Alan Carr to do a guest show.
Some people would have the likes of Joyce Grenfell back on the station if they could.
Alan Carr and Paul Whitehouse are Radio 2 regulars.
I think Radio 2 should broadcast a vintage comedy hour on Sundays. 1.00 - 2.00pm would be ideal.
Sarah Kennedy appeals to 5 million Dawn Patrollers. Therefore, her presence on Radio 2 is justifiable.
I think most listen as there is no other station to choose from without adverts, it is not a matter that she is liked, but it is habit, I bet when she is given the sack..apart from the 2 or 3 on here, there not be much of a outcry. Mind I will miss the silly mistakes she makes, won't miss her snobby out of touch presenting.
I think most listen as there is no other station to choose from without adverts, it is not a matter that she is liked, but it is habit, I bet when she is given the sack..apart from the 2 or 3 on here, there not be much of a outcry. Mind I will miss the silly mistakes she makes, won't miss her snobby out of touch presenting.
Exactly myscimitar, Radio Two is the default station. In many areas of the country it's the only station (apart from Radio One) that is easy to hear on a portable radio.
Doesn't matter - it's a choice of alternative ad-free stations. You can't have it both ways - don't try to state as a fact that people are listening as they have no alternative.
Apart from Radio 1, Radio 3, Radio 4, Five Live, 6 music, 1 Xtra, BBC local radio, Radio 7, Five Live Sports Extra and the BBC Asian Network
The majority of those stations are only available on DAB or by listening online, or via Freeview or Sky. That leaves just four stations as an alternative to the lamentable SK. Radio 1 is just too loud at that time in the morning. Radio 3 is heavenly but makes me want to stay in bed. Radio 4 is good if you want to be up to date with current affairs. BBC Local is not for me. A phone-in recently was "Phone in if you're Swedish!"
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Wow Victoria Wood... I am sorry this is not what R2 should be about now!
Actually, you're wrong. Radio 2 is a 'music and entertainment' station. Comedy is, and always has been, part of Radio 2's remit.
Anything by Victoria Wood for one example.
I agree with that, Comedy should be used only on one of the new BBC digital stations 7 maybe.
Michael Bentine (1922–1996), (The Goon Show)
Dick Bentley (1907–1995) (Take It From Here)
Tim Brooke-Taylor (born 1940) (I'm Sorry, I'll Read That
Again, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue)
John Cleese (born 1939) (I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue)
Jimmy Edwards (1920–1988) (Take It From Here)
Graham Fellows (plays the characters Jilted John, John
Shuttleworth and Brian Appleton)
Cyril Fletcher (1913–2005)
Ronald Frankau (1894–1951)
Graeme Garden (born 1943) (I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue)
Jeff Green, (The Green Guide to..)
Joyce Grenfell (1910–1979)
Deryck Guyler (1914–1999)
Tony Hancock (1924–1968) (Hancock's Half Hour)
Tommy Handley (1892–1949) (ITMA)
David Hatch, (I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again)
Kenneth Horne (died 1969), (Round the Horne, Beyond Our Ken)
Roy Hudd (born 1936) (News Huddlines)
Jo Kendall, (I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue)
Bill Kerr (born 1922) (Hancock's Half Hour)
Betty Marsden (1919–1998)
Spike Milligan (1918–2002), (The Goon Show)
Chris Morris, (On The Hour)
Richard Murdoch, (Much Binding in the Marsh)
Stephen Murray (1912–1983) (The Navy Lark)
Joy Nichols, (Take It From Here)
Bill Oddie (born 1941) I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Jon Pertwee (1919–1996) The Navy Lark
Bill Pertwee (born 1926) (Beyond Our Ken, Round the Horne)
Harry Secombe (1921–2001), (The Goon Show)
Peter Sellers (1925–1980), (The Goon Show)
Mark Steel, (The Mark Steel Solution, The Mark Steel Revolution, The Mark Steel Lectures)
Hugh Paddick (1915–2000)
Leslie Phillips (born 1924) (The Navy Lark)
Dennis Price, (The Navy Lark)
Ted Ray (1905–1977)
Al Read
Kenneth Williams (1926–1988) (Round the Horne)
I'm sure a lot of Radio 2's older listeners remember the above and would like to hear them replayed on the network, though BBC 7 covers this.
Then you clearly do not understand Radio 2's remit. Radio 2 is not a pop station. It has always featured speech programming i.e. comedy, drama and topical debate.
If you want wall-to-wall pop then switch to Heart.
Yes but it's moved on from that, the R2 audience is now younger and more in tune with today's music and even comedy, If u want comedy ask the likes of Paul Whitehouse, Alan Carr to do a guest show.
Some people would have the likes of Joyce Grenfell back on the station if they could.
Alan Carr and Paul Whitehouse are Radio 2 regulars.
I think Radio 2 should broadcast a vintage comedy hour on Sundays. 1.00 - 2.00pm would be ideal.
You just maybe my point R7 cover this, leave R2 for great new or classic music... but back to Sk, she has no idea about good music, so has to go
I think most listen as there is no other station to choose from without adverts, it is not a matter that she is liked, but it is habit, I bet when she is given the sack..apart from the 2 or 3 on here, there not be much of a outcry. Mind I will miss the silly mistakes she makes, won't miss her snobby out of touch presenting.
Just a matter of time, I mean they hacked 1/2 from her, leaving just a hour, so that how much they value her!
Exactly myscimitar, Radio Two is the default station. In many areas of the country it's the only station (apart from Radio One) that is easy to hear on a portable radio.
5 million people tune into Sarah Kennedy every day. If she is that bad then I am sure they would switch the radio off or put on a CD.
First thing waking up, you want music on, news reports etc. I don't know many people who have a CD player's next to their bed.
It's easy: switch the radio off when you wake up. :rolleyes:
And I was referring to people having CDs in their vehicle - not by their bed.
Apart from Radio 1, Radio 3, Radio 4, Five Live, 6 music, 1 Xtra, BBC local radio, Radio 7, Five Live Sports Extra and the BBC Asian Network
Note with the same sort of music range
Doesn't matter - it's a choice of alternative ad-free stations. You can't have it both ways - don't try to state as a fact that people are listening as they have no alternative.
The majority of those stations are only available on DAB or by listening online, or via Freeview or Sky. That leaves just four stations as an alternative to the lamentable SK. Radio 1 is just too loud at that time in the morning. Radio 3 is heavenly but makes me want to stay in bed. Radio 4 is good if you want to be up to date with current affairs. BBC Local is not for me. A phone-in recently was "Phone in if you're Swedish!"