RTE Radio 1: Sunday Miscellany

It's always luck of the draw what thus program will be liked.
Today was one of the better ones. (I despise where the program is themed on something today's wasn't)
Particularly the story about the ex Black in tan who was revisiting the scene of his crime. I learned something.

No I'm not going soft I think it's worth posting here about this program.

mountain

It can be a mixed bag,
I do try listen in most Sundays as there will be one good story at least,
And the odd good piece of music too.

ford fiesta

"retired teachers Miscellany"

imme

ford fiesta wrote: »

"retired teachers Miscellany"

Nothing stopping you from submitting.

It can be quite the mixed bag.

Yes the consciously themed ones can be tedious.

They should strive for contributors of substance imo.

Listened for a few minutes today.about diaries. And children on trains.

Feel good stories stuffed down your throat if even you don't.
Turned it off again.

FamousDave

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Listened for a few minutes today.about diaries. And children on trains.

Feel good stories stuffed down your throat if even you don't.
Turned it off again.

You prefer the misery, do you?

FamousDave

FamousDave wrote: »

You prefer the misery, do you?

guess i'm a misery porn addict then famousdude

KevRossi

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guess i'm a misery porn addict then famousdude

Ah, it's harmless stuff. I like it. It's 50 minutes where the likes of Duffy and Tubridy aren't on about death or illness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI0MRyUFIXU

true. better than the material on between 11 and 1 on the same station

KevRossi

KevRossi wrote: »

Ah, it's harmless stuff. I like it. It's 50 minutes where the likes of Duffy and Tubridy aren't on about death or illness.

This is true, but was it always this formulaic? Last time I listened it was like the homework for a creative writing course.

Losty Dublin

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This is true, but was it always this formulaic? Last time I listened it was like the homework for a creative writing course.

The show has had the same format throughout it's 52 year run. In with a short blast of Galliard Battaglia, no compere or narrator or continuity to interrupt proceedings; just prose until the shows ends again with Galliard Battaglia.

Shockingly simple as formats and more so in an age that gets off on instant stories but it has lasted on RTÉ 1 and long may it last IMO.

Losty Dublin

Losty Dublin wrote: »

The show has had the same format throughout it's 52 year run. In with a short blast of Galliard Battaglia, no compere or narrator or continuity to interrupt proceedings; just prose until the shows ends again with Galliard Battaglia.

Shockingly simple as formats and more so in an age that gets off on instant stories but it has lasted on RTÉ 1 and long may it last IMO.

I know the show format, I'm talking about the sections of prose read throughout. I used to love this programme but don't listen regularly anymore but maybe the standard of writing has improved.

Del.Monte

Today's show was, predictably, all about Joyce's "Ulysses" and a bore fest without recent comparison - possibly since the 2020 'celebration' of Bloomsday on the programme. Not switched off due to force of habit and in the hope that there might be something new - there wasn't.

Del.Monte

Del.Monte wrote: »

Today's show was, predictably, all about Joyce's "Ulysses" and a bore fest without recent comparison - possibly since the 2020 'celebration' of Bloomsday on the programme. Not switched off due to force of habit and in the hope that there might be something new - there wasn't.

^^^^^^This is what is KILLING Irish radio / tv / media:

It is predetermined by the Sunday miscellany program team that there is an audience out there that will lap this up and clean the place:
Those Sunday miscellany listeners who don't care much for Joyce can crawl back to their hole.

The same doctrine was employed by the Late late tv show with Gay Byrne back in the day.

Some things never change in RTE tv and radio.

Cole

I didn't hear this morning...thankfully by the sound of it...but this Bloomsday stuff is such a pain in the arse. Like the "Yes" ads plugging it as some kind of profound national celebration, when in reality it's mostly just for a small number of literary luvvies.

And their straw hats

Hangdogroad

I thought it was interesting, hadn't heard of the Altman family before. I enjoy hearing about little known social history.

EmmetSpiceland

Hangdogroad wrote: »

I thought it was interesting, hadn't heard of the Altman family before. I enjoy hearing about little known social history.

Enjoyed it myself, as well. Wouldn't mind hearing the story of the “first Bloomsday” next year again.

I know some people have difficulty reading ‘Ulysses’ and, as such, tend to have a bit of a “chip” on their shoulders over the whole Bloomsday celebrations. Which, to me, is a real shame.

Cole

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Enjoyed it myself, as well. Wouldn't mind hearing the story of the “first Bloomsday” next year again.

I know some people have difficulty reading ‘Ulysses’ and, as such, tend to have a bit of a “chip” on their shoulders over the whole Bloomsday celebrations. Which, to me, is a real shame.

You seem to be implying that some of us don't have the capacity to understand it, as opposed to many of us just not having the remotest interest in reading it (but having to constantly hear it being promoted as something culturally important around this time of year). Is that what you're saying?

EmmetSpiceland

Cole wrote: »

You seem to be implying that some of us don't have the capacity to understand it, as opposed to many of us just not having the remotest interest in reading it (but having to constantly hear it being promoted as something culturally important around this time of year). Is that what you're saying?

Not at all. I do think a lot of people are intimidated by its size and others don’t “get it” when they try to read the whole thing as one and just give up.

It really can be a wonderful read if you take your time reading it, break it up into the “sections” it is written in and just enjoy the ride.

Del.Monte

I'm happy remaining a philistine - am I still allowed to say philistine?

Deleted User

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^^^^^^This is what is KILLING Irish radio / tv / media:

Eh? A brief annual celebration of Ireland's most acclaimed author?

A Tyrant Named Miltiades!

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

Eh? A brief annual celebration of Ireland's most acclaimed author?

Well, 'suppose he had his smirk on the £10 punt note.:):)

ah shure

No straw hats needed on today#s show. TCD and doc martins...... and harry potter glasses.

EmmetSpiceland

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No straw hats needed on today#s show. TCD and doc martins...... and harry potter glasses.

I missed it due to the, well earned, Father’s Day lie in.

EmmetSpiceland

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

I missed it due to the, well earned, Father’s Day lie in.

you can always listen back to "Sunday Spooge" on RTE Player. I would'nt bother tbh

Doodah7

Personally I find the programme eternally tedious; it being filled with worthy, earnest writers who desperately believe they have the next great Irish short story or novel in them. Most of the time the prose is read with all the solemnity of a graveside eulogy and where every word, having been so carefully and studiously crafted, is thus so heavy with gravity and meaning.

I caught a bit of this morning’s drone and I thought of the staffers behind the scenes and how much dross do they actually have to read to fill a programme.

It is a programme that should be excommunicated to a podcast-only format which would suit it perfectly

Doodah7

Doodah7 wrote: »

Personally I find the programme eternally tedious; it being filled with worthy, earnest writers who desperately believe they have the next great Irish short story or novel in them. Most of the time the prose is read with all the solemnity of a graveside eulogy and where every word, having been so carefully and studiously crafted, is thus so heavy with gravity and meaning.

I caught a bit of this morning’s drone and I thought of the staffers behind the scenes and how much dross do they actually have to read to fill a programme.

It is a programme that should be excommunicated to a podcast-only format which would suit it perfectly

I don't mind the prose, and the musical selections are great.

But I really object to amateur poetry on the radio. And I love poetry; I prefer poetry to prose, or even music.
But it's next-to-impossible to grapple with good poetry on a single reading, let alone hearing it. You have to run back over a line or a verse, or have a minute to think about it.

Poetry is so compressed, and every word is chosen so deliberately, that a once-off radio broadcast can't do it justice. There's a reason why poets rarely have spotify accounts.

The only time poetry should be broadcast on the radio is where the listener is already familiar with the poem, or to give an initial idea of a poet's new work, which can be sought out if the reader is interested.

The stuff that is broadcast on SM is probably decent enough, but it's a waste of airtime. They should stick to the prose and the music imo.

ford fiesta

Just wondering what percentage of the contributors are retired School Teachers or present Teachers?

ford fiesta

ford fiesta wrote: »

Just wondering what percentage of the contributors are retired School Teachers or present Teachers?

I doubt if even the programme's producers know that. What would it mean?

Lots of failed writers are teachers, and lots of failed teachers are writers. It's a standard career path for an arts graduate, so it kinda stands to reason.

^^^^^ They are of course dubbed artist - manquees on Sunday Miscellany itself. There. Sounds nicer

stoneill

I like the intro music.

stoneill

stoneill wrote: »

I like the intro music.

Yeah still sounds good without the hiss and crackle from the valves in the radios in the era it comes from.

mzungu

I really enjoyed that Hill Street Blues story this morning.

A nice throwback to one of the shows that helped push the boundaries of television.

Turned it on again this morning, but of the past two Sundays, I get a certain undercurrent agenda, and antithesis towards men:

Women : heroes who always carry the day regardless

Men : The BAD GUYS.

Ok doak - Say goodbye to the Bad guy here so!

Garibaldi?

That piece about confused memories was interesting. Beans for Christmas dinner! 😂