The Pat Kenny Show

death1234567 · 31-07-2013 3:53pm

armchair fusilier wrote: »

I think she will be Pat's replacement.

They should just keep Miles Dungan, he fills in pretty well for Pat.

Speak Now · 31-07-2013 3:53pm

Luis21 wrote: »

Jaysus Pat looks old doesn't he ?

Must be thinking of his pension.

Thats the way he looks without the RTE makeover department

Not a problem on Newstalk!

Lets hope he turns up on Vincent Browne

Hitchens · 31-07-2013 3:59pm

Caledonman wrote: »

The questions is, who will come into 2FM??

Lottie :pac:

armchair fusilier · 31-07-2013 4:02pm

huskerdu wrote: »

Marian Finucane must be Sh***ing herself. If RTE wouldn't pay Kenny, what chance does she have of having her cushy deal renewed ?

It has already been renewed.

Radiosonde · 31-07-2013 4:03pm

armchair fusilier wrote: »

Miriam attacked what is supposed to be just a temporary gig filling in for an ill colleague with all the enthusiasm of someone who really wants a weekday radio show. I think she will be Pat's replacement.

Would be an awful choice. Her ostensibly 'hardnosed' approach to current affairs is just superficial, and as her talk show stints on the box have shown, she's totally lost when it comes to lighter segments (which did have a place on Kenny's show...it can't just be exactly the same as Morning Ireland).

Probably will be her though.

armchair fusilier · 31-07-2013 4:07pm

Radiosonde wrote: »

Would be an awful choice. Her ostensibly 'hardnosed' approach to current affairs is just superficial, and as her talk show stints on the box have shown, she's totally lost when it comes to lighter segments (which did have a place on Kenny's show...it can't just be exactly the same as Morning Ireland).

I don't mind who gets it, I'll be following Pat to Newstalk.

snubbleste · 31-07-2013 4:10pm

RTE are looking to replace Kenny with a jobbridge intern

Radiosonde · 31-07-2013 4:14pm

armchair fusilier wrote: »

I don't mind who gets it, I'll be following Pat to Newstalk.

God, O'Brien really has the chequebook out. Who next?

Radiosonde · 31-07-2013 4:15pm

snubbleste wrote: »

RTE are looking to replace Kenny with a jobbridge intern

...who is related to someone at the station and can move onto a 500k contract next year.

serfboard · 31-07-2013 4:16pm

I'm late to the party ... two hours in and almost 100 posts!

Shocked like all the rest of ye ... agree with all the below

Skid X wrote: »

Denis O'Brien must have got the chequebook out at last.

rovert wrote: »

Tom Done?

Lapin wrote: »

If RTÉ are serious about going head to head with Kenny on Newstalk they'd offer Philip Boucher Hayes a contract now and tell him to fill out his own T&Cs on it.

washiskin wrote: »

Bets on "Gennnnnnnnuinely" nabbing the slot? 100-1 I'd say - unless, of course, they are thinking of subjecting us Radio 1 listeners to DLB :eek:

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

I hope not, Clare Byrne would probably be the best bet for a similar sort of show, but she'd still come nowhere near the Plank.

super_furry wrote: »

I think he'll find himself a lot more restricted under Denis O'Brien than he ever was at Montrose.

telekon wrote: »

I agree with the notion of Philip Boucher Hayes getting the nod for Pat's time-slot. He would offer a great alternative to PK. We would actually have some choice amongst the mid-morning radio shows for once. :eek:

... As long as the top brass in RTE don't see this as the perfect opportunity to get golden boy Tubridy back over to his more 'natural' home of Radio 1, I for one am very happy with the news.

My name is URL wrote: »

What does that mean for the Lunchtime slot?

Lapin wrote: »

It will probably start a half an hour closer to Lunchtime.

My name is URL wrote: »

So it'll only be an hour long? They struggle to get through the show as it is.. hardly seems worth the bother if it's now gonna be even more time-constrained... Maybe they'll push Moncrieff back by a half hour.

Caledonman wrote: »

who would bet agains't Tubridy going back to RTE 1.. he is such a disaster on 2fm, and this way everyone saves face in him moving home as it will be PR's as a strategic move.. The questions is, who will come into 2FM??

huskerdu wrote: »

RTE need a shake up, they needed to prove that they could be aggressive in negotiating with the top-paid talent and Pat Kenny can try to prove that he can attract an audience, not just hold an audience, when some of that audience don't actually know that there is more than one radio station in Ireland ( My parents and some of their friends have radios that have not changed station since the thing was bought).

death1234567 wrote: »

They should just keep Miles Dungan, he fills in pretty well for Pat.

Radiosonde wrote: »

[Miriam] Would be an awful choice. Her ostensibly 'hardnosed' approach to current affairs is just superficial, and as her talk show stints on the box have shown, she's totally lost when it comes to lighter segments (which did have a place on Kenny's show...it can't just be exactly the same as Morning Ireland).

Probably will be her though.

If it's Miriam, Tubridy or Claire Byrne that get the gig, then I'll be with Pat on Newstalk.

What about Rachel English? A very under-rated broadcaster IMO, and she could have a longer lie-in!

hotmail.com · 31-07-2013 4:19pm

Claire Byrne is better than Miriam. I hope she gets it.

How long has been Pat doing Today with Pat Kenny anyway?

Kenny's memorable tv moments, worth a look for a laugh:

http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/pat-kennys-memorable-moments-at-rte-602218.html

sparksfly · 31-07-2013 4:21pm

I wonder will he get a programme on TV3?

Edit: sorry shockwave, you've already mentioned it.

snubbleste · 31-07-2013 4:22pm

hotmail.com wrote: »

Claire Byrne is better than Miriam. I hope she gets it.

Have you not heard her 'hosting' The Late Debate in the past? Air & Head are words that spring to mind

snubbleste · 31-07-2013 4:23pm

Obligatory dodgy photo required

Radiosonde · 31-07-2013 4:26pm

DO'B might as well be hissing exxxcelllllent a la monty burns in that pic

armchair fusilier · 31-07-2013 4:30pm

Pat is going to be on the Right Hook after 5.

touts · 31-07-2013 4:34pm

I wonder who is happiest today. Pat Kenny to finally have just one job to do (assuming the contents of his Primetime desk are sitting in a box at security for him to collect). Claire Byrne to have just one more old timer to climb over for the top currents affairs job in RTE. Myles Dungan for finally getting the job full time (I noticed this morning it was branded Today with Myles Dungan so I suspect he'll take some shifting out of the slot).

Actually I suspect it is Tom Dunne that finally the misery is over.

RayM · 31-07-2013 4:34pm

Audrey Carville would be a great replacement, but probably not a big enough "name".

It would make sense to use this as an excuse to move Tubridy back to Radio 1, without needing to admit that his stint on 2FM has been a massive failure.

coylemj · 31-07-2013 4:35pm

Now being discussed as the headline item on Drivetime, you'd think he'd dropped dead instead of just moving up the dial.

evolving_doors · 31-07-2013 4:35pm

What's going to happen tom dunne? He's not bad but was getting a bit light entertainment fluff..

donaghs · 31-07-2013 4:36pm

Reckon he'll last there? As other mentioned, maybe more restrictions on what he can and can't say.

Also, looking at previous example like TV3 giving Eamonn Dunphy a TV show to go up against the Late Late, the private sector media in Ireland always have a tough time competing with RTE's muscle.

Reckon he'll also miss the somewhat more luxurious environment in Montrose (compared to Newstalk).

But, like Marty Whelan, Gaybo, George Lee, etc, I'm sure there'll always be a job for him somewhere in RTE whenever he wants to come back.

JM Skipton · 31-07-2013 4:36pm

I think Aine Lawlor has been a very good stand in for Marian, an outside bet?

wingnut · 31-07-2013 4:37pm

Newstalk will be pumping out gold like this so:

RayM · 31-07-2013 4:38pm

donaghs wrote: »

But, like Marty Whelan, Gaybo, George Lee, etc, I'm sure there'll always be a job for him somewhere in RTE whenever he wants to come back.

After his move to the private sector went tits-up, it took Marty Whelan a long time (and a lot of Daz adverts) to get his foot back in the door at RTE.

Itssoeasy · 31-07-2013 4:38pm

I presumed that it was both tv and radio he would be gone from but confirmed on drivetime.

blue4ever · 31-07-2013 4:39pm

Intriguing stuff really, And it shows the way for others that the ‘commercial sector’ is open and ready to chat.
It leaves a huge void for the morning slot, although Mir has filled the John Murray slot well– but well enough?
There are a few imponderables.
If Kenny has a listenership of 328,000 currently (see attachment) – how many of them will kick their heels and go with Pat in the morning. Newstalk news will get some lift – but I see a retreating army for the News at One

Pat’s 328,000 listeners contributes to a 24% national reach for RTE1 on a listened to yesterday basis. With his reach altered, what will the RTE1 new reach be.. 22%/21% (v crude maths involved there).

It means that a re-jig. Mir to the 10 part? Who takes over the weekend (and they do need some big names at the weekend)

Least we should forget, there is a displacement for Mr Tom Dunne. I said recently that he was in a tough spot up against Kenny and what do you throw at his slot to make inroads into that might. I didn't think the answer was Kenny himself!

They only have 4 weeks to sort that out – both stations which is not a huge amount of time.

Skid X · 31-07-2013 4:39pm

Pat made an odd comment in that Chris Donoghue interview

"If I'm on a train, and there's someone sitting opposite me, I can guarantee you by the end of the train journey, I will know everything about them and they will possibly know nothing about me - It's just the way I'm built."

If you read that out in a Hannibal Lecter voice, it sounds very disturbing :eek:

blue4ever · 31-07-2013 4:41pm

JM Skipton wrote: »

I think Aine Lawlor has been a very good stand in for Marian, an outside bet?

Philip Boucher-Hayes?? - he's got the same kinda takes no bo11ox when its necessary and is an intelligent and affable soul

Loafing Oaf · 31-07-2013 4:42pm

armchair fusilier wrote: »

I don't mind who gets it, I'll be following Pat to Newstalk.

Me too. It might even be a better show if Pat gets a free hand devising it, cutting down on or out the light magaziney stuff, MLOD/O'Gorman-type reports, 'banter' with the sportsreader etc. Challenge to fill two-and-a-half hours at his age, without RTE infrastructure though.

JM Skipton · 31-07-2013 4:44pm

blue4ever wrote: »

Philip Boucher-Hayes?? - he's got the same kinda takes no bo11ox when its necessary and is an intelligent and affable soul

I think Boucher-Hayes is incredibly underused alright, he needs to be given a big gig sooner or later

willabur · 31-07-2013 4:44pm

I would imagine that they are planning for life after George with this appointment. My money is Pat in the drivetime slot by next summer

Itssoeasy · 31-07-2013 4:44pm

Radio schedule to be announced end of August and announcement made then.

They said more may go.

grey_so_what · 31-07-2013 4:46pm

Skid X wrote: »

Pat made an odd comment in that Chris Donoghue interview

"If I'm on a train, and there's someone sitting opposite me, I can guarantee you by the end of the train journey, I will know everything about them and they will possibly know nothing about me - It's just the way I'm built."

If you read that out in a Hannibal Lecter voice, it sounds very disturbing :eek:

Would that be with a nice Chianti and a BBQ'd RTE Managing Director, Skid??....:D:D:D

Lady Chatterton · 31-07-2013 4:47pm

This is the last thing RTE need, they've been struggling with the same timeslot in 2fm since Gerry Ryan died. I believe Pat is an even bigger loss. Looks like Denis O'Brien's deep pockets have won out.

serfboard · 31-07-2013 4:50pm

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

O'Gorman-type reports

... will be replaced with McKean-type reports

JM Skipton · 31-07-2013 4:50pm

MrsD007 wrote: »

This is the last thing RTE need, they've been struggling with the same timeslot in 2fm since Gerry Ryan died. I believe Pat is an even bigger loss. Looks like Denis O'Brien's deep pockets have won out.

After listening to Noel Curran just now on The Last Word it sounds like RTE were going to cut PKs wages by another 10% so O'Briens pockets may not have had to be that deep

channelsurfer2 · 31-07-2013 4:51pm

howya pat. hows the talks with RTE going? ah well Dinny not great. Sure why dont ya come on over to my auld pad and I'll let ya have a few hundred grand for it? Grand so Dinny see ya in September. PS will ya tell Tommy boy that he has to scuttle off and make me tea as his new job.....

therewillbe · 31-07-2013 4:53pm

One ray of light with PK going,Myles Duncan.I wont have to listen to him when he stands in for him.Where is Newstalk on the aul transistor?

dulpit · 31-07-2013 4:59pm

I like Pat Kenny and I like Myles Dungan when he fills in. I don't think they'd replace him, but I do like the option of 2 current affairs type shows against each other (provided they are podcasted).

Tom 'the most boring man on radio' Dunne is no loss to Newstalk to be honest.

grey_so_what · 31-07-2013 5:01pm

George Hook is salivating at the mere thought of Pat Kenny coming onto his show shortly......

Itssoeasy · 31-07-2013 5:01pm

grey_so_what wrote: »

George Hook is salivating at the mere thought of Pat Kenny coming onto his show shortly......

Jesus heard it. No need to be hearing that at five in the evening.

Loafing Oaf · 31-07-2013 5:09pm

Pat on George right now

dulpit · 31-07-2013 5:10pm

Surely a topic that had 4 pages of posts deserved it's own thread, and didn't need to be merged into Newstalk megathread???

Hitchens · 31-07-2013 5:11pm

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Pat on George right now

the randy oul goat :eek:

grey_so_what · 31-07-2013 5:18pm

Load of Air Kissing there........Wonder how long It'll last??

constitutionus · 31-07-2013 5:20pm

Didn't recognise the voice there for a bit .

Matt cooper covering it now on today fm .

Say what ya want but its the coup of the day

armchair fusilier · 31-07-2013 5:36pm

dulpit wrote: »

Surely a topic that had 4 pages of posts deserved it's own thread, and didn't need to be merged into Newstalk megathread???

I agree, a poor decision and a poorly executed one too since all the thanks have disappeared.

grey_so_what · 31-07-2013 5:53pm

Em........did I go on a little trip there for a while??....:):):)

Maybe its all a "Dallas" Dream and Pat didn't do "A Kenny" to Newstalk??

Skid X · 31-07-2013 6:10pm

Armelodie wrote: »

What's going to happen tom dunne? He's not bad but was getting a bit light entertainment fluff..

The silence is deafening. They should really let him know if they have a place for him in the schedule (at Newstalk or somewhere else in the Communicorp empire) post PK.

Loafing Oaf · 31-07-2013 6:12pm

Skid X wrote: »

The silence is deafening. They should really let him know if they have a place for him in the schedule (at Newstalk or somewhere else in the Communicorp empire) post PK.

Well he has his Sunday night show: he's not gonna be on the breadline...

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