What a shock I had when I read this on teletext.
I'll miss the grumpy old so-and-so.
Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed.
I'll miss the grumpy old so-and-so.
Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed.
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A real shock.
I was only listening to him on Saturday night when he was discussing God.
RIP Mr Dickin!
I was only listening to him on Saturday night when he was discussing God.
RIP Mr Dickin!
I have to apologise for getting Mike's name wrong and calling him Dicken instead of Dickin. I knew it was wrong after but it was too late to change it.
I've already written about Mike on another thread, so won't repeat it. It's been a bad day for entertainment all round. One of the Dave Clark Five members, Dennis Payton, died (not someone I really know but surely a life worth mentioning), then I heard about Joe Barbera, the cartoonist, and was just taking that in when I was knocked sideways at the dreadful news about Mike. R.I.P. to them all.
Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors:
“A real shock.
I was only listening to him on Saturday night when he was discussing God.
RIP Mr Dickin!”
“A real shock.
I was only listening to him on Saturday night when he was discussing God.
RIP Mr Dickin!
”
Yeh, so was I.
He was talking about how he did not believe in any of it.
Very strange, very strange indeed.
Originally Posted by Radiomaniac:
“I have to apologise for getting Mike's name wrong and calling him Dicken instead of Dickin. I knew it was wrong after but it was too late to change it.”
“I have to apologise for getting Mike's name wrong and calling him Dicken instead of Dickin. I knew it was wrong after but it was too late to change it.”
Don't worry Radio, you meant well by starting the thread. No apology required
EDIT: Hang on, Yellow started the thread
Anyway, what's one letter at a time like this.
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I will always remember Mike for the coverage he did of the breaking news of Lady Diana being killed. He then carried on practically all day, it was brilliant. He always maintained it wasn't an accident.
RIP Mike Dickin.
RIP Mike Dickin.
Originally Posted by Diddo:
“Yeh, so was I.
He was talking about how he did not believe in any of it.
Very strange, very strange indeed.
”
“Yeh, so was I.
He was talking about how he did not believe in any of it.
Very strange, very strange indeed.
”
Ironically, I guess he finally got to know the real truth in the end. Let's hope for his sake he was right otherwise, as a none believer, he'll spend the rest of eternity burning in hell. And I'm sure even he wouldn't have wished that on his worst enemy, RIP
Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.
"My health is not in question" - Mike Dickin (1935 - 2006) RIP
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Last edited by Swipe : 19-12-2006 at 22:31
Originally Posted by Tanya Hyde:
“Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.”
“Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.”
Wow! You must have really liked him!
(I did find it difficult to listen to him too unless I fancied getting wound up, that is).
But RIP, Mike. You certainly made an impression.
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Any sudden death is sad and even more so when it happens so close to Christmas. My sincere condolences go to his family, friends and of course his many loyal listeners.
My sister spoke to him on air several times. I'll reproduce what she said, when I told her the news, below:
"Great broadcaster.. very controversial. He sent me lots of Talk Radio goodies. Bless him."
Rest in Peace, Mike.
My sister spoke to him on air several times. I'll reproduce what she said, when I told her the news, below:
"Great broadcaster.. very controversial. He sent me lots of Talk Radio goodies. Bless him."
Rest in Peace, Mike.
I'd just like to pass on my condolences to Mike's friends and family on their sad loss.
Being an avid listener to Talksport for many years i first listened to Mike's show in the mornings and more recently his weekend shows which i enjoyed with a few drinks.
He will be sadly missed
R.I.P Mike :sleep:
Being an avid listener to Talksport for many years i first listened to Mike's show in the mornings and more recently his weekend shows which i enjoyed with a few drinks.
He will be sadly missed
R.I.P Mike :sleep:
Originally Posted by Tanya Hyde:
“Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.”
“Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.”
He had his opinions, you obviously have different views. Many agreed with him, and many disagreed, that was the point of his show.
No need for such an onslaught really. There is no right or wrong answer on his views.
Hi sorry to hear that .I rember when he was on midnight special on capital radio .He was good on there .From simon astrop
Originally Posted by tcat:
“You'd like to think his last words were, of course:
"My health is not in question!"
I had a preminition about this when I heard part of his show the other night (Saturday night I think) - he seemed very short of breath. So the preminition was right, but was the wrong cause of death.
I never liked him or most of his opinions, but I'll readily admit he was entertaining - and professional.”
“You'd like to think his last words were, of course:
"My health is not in question!"
I had a preminition about this when I heard part of his show the other night (Saturday night I think) - he seemed very short of breath. So the preminition was right, but was the wrong cause of death.
I never liked him or most of his opinions, but I'll readily admit he was entertaining - and professional.”
Iwas listening to mike on saturday night,he was not out of breath,or style,he was on top form,and i agreed with his opinions,i cannot express my grief,over his death,absolutely irreplaceble,his like will not be seen again.my radio will be off this friday night as a mark of my respect and i am a left winger,who disagreed with the thatcher sell off of council houses which were meant for the needy ,not the greedy ,otherwise known as the right to buy,and her privatisation programme where major industries have been passed to the french,germans,spanish ie,power,or water..,.
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Originally Posted by Swipe:
“"My health is not in question" - Mike Dickin (1935 - 2006) RIP”
“"My health is not in question" - Mike Dickin (1935 - 2006) RIP”
They said he was in his sixties. He was the best. I loved him. Radio won't be the same again.
RIP mr dicken even though i did not agree with 99% of what you spouted. Must be a sad day for your family & bnp members.
Originally Posted by Deep Purple:
“Ian Collins did a decent morning show after Mike, but now Gaunt does it, and he is just a loudmouth who has destroyed the show.”
“Ian Collins did a decent morning show after Mike, but now Gaunt does it, and he is just a loudmouth who has destroyed the show.”
Very true Gaunty just doesnt have the class of Dickin, who knew how to ague AND ALSO charm his audience, was always a fan of his and the morning "phone in" wasnt the same without him, only James Whale can get me listening now between 10 and 1.
RIP Mike, Will miss you.
Originally Posted by Tanya Hyde:
“Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.”
“Mike Dickin was a genuine spokesman for a whole generation - his true constituency were those curmudgeonly 40, 50, & 60 somethings who did rather nicely, thanking you, out of the years of Thatcher. They tend to live in Kent, Essex, or the Home Counties, they bought their houses at give away prices, but now bitterly resent the Labour Government, for spoiling their party, having the gall to get elected in 1997, and detest it for all it's perceived "failings". No doubt they'll be leaving the country in droves, if Labour ever get in again. For that I am deeply grateful.
Mike was that lone voice preaching in the wilderness - his adoring fans were the white van men, the truckers, the taxi men, the right wingers, the Daily Mail readers, the Tories, UKIP, and all points extreme right. Theirs is a world of complacency, self-satisfaction, and stuff the lot of you. They bitterly resent paying taxes, paying speed camera fines - because of their ignorant over-speeding, and just love to cock a snoot at laws which don't suit, such as fox-hunting.
Mike specialised in reserving his opprobrium for the dispossessed, the immigrants, the gypsies, the single mothers, and berated them in true right-wing style for all their failings, saying their problems were solely due to their fickleness, wantonness, and sloth. Mike never had answers to their real pressings problems, only making snide, sneering comments, and chuckling contentedly as he played to the talk sport right-wing gallery.
Fare thee well Mike Dickin, you have either gone to meet your maker, or have joined the eternal indifference of oblivion. Somehow it's the latter, as you didn't have a spiritual bone in your body.
Good-byeee Mikey - it really wasn't nice knowing you.”
What a load of tripe and it would be quite obvious to even the simplist person that not all of the veiws were actually his own but were said to promote people to phone in !!! after all thats what type of show he did.
Originally Posted by the chimp:
“it would be quite obvious to even the simplist person that not all of the veiws were actually his own but were said to promote people to phone in !!! after all thats what type of show he did.”
“it would be quite obvious to even the simplist person that not all of the veiws were actually his own but were said to promote people to phone in !!! after all thats what type of show he did.”
Exactly! what is a phone-in without callers?, Mike was only generating conversation by being how he was, and if people chose to challenge him (poor souls) then they got short shrift, then the floodgates opened and then Dickin had the listener in the palm of his hand, his former fellow broadcaster Tommy Boyd used the same tactics (however not in the same grade as MD) but remember one thing, they start with a blank canvass, unless you have topics that will entice the listener to phone in, whats the point of having a show?? RIP "King" we wont see your ilk again
I am completely gutted. Mike and his slot on Talksport became the ONLY justification I needed in owning my DAB portable radio... I listened in the AM days when the radio signal was bloody awful and enjoyed it then - but over the last couple of years DAB suddenly brought his radio persona into full gravelly-voiced glory. I will sorely miss him.
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