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BBC Radio Megathread

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  • #152
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,862 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Been enjoying Tom standing in for Lauren...but why do i feel like i'm cheating on her....:o

    Listened to bbc 6 on monday past for the 1st time in ages. WOW!! Where has this been?? The music was brilliant (shazam was working overtime!!).
    Really liked Tom's voice and his presenting style.
    The day got better when Johnny Marr was interviewed by Stewart Marconie.


  • #153
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    mfceiling wrote: »
    Listened to bbc 6 on monday past for the 1st time in ages. WOW!! Where has this been?? The music was brilliant (shazam was working overtime!!).
    Really liked Tom's voice and his presenting style.
    The day got better when Johnny Marr was interviewed by Stewart Marconie.


    Lauren had him in a few months back doing a couple of songs...brilliant..


  • #154
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,346 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Big shake up on radio 6 in January, Shaun keaveney is moving from the breakfast slot to the afternoon and Laura laverne is replacing him moving from the late morning slot.

    I liked Shaun in the mornings, good taste and nice and cynical


  • #155
    its_steve116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭its_steve116


    Report:
    Scott Mills is being offered the breakfast show on Heart FM, which Emma Bunton left recently.
    https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8031036/radio-1-scott-mills-quit-bbc-heart-fm/


  • #156
    Former Coach
    Registered Users Posts: 453 ✭✭Former Coach


    its_steve116 wrote: »
    Report:
    Scott Mills is being offered the breakfast show on Heart FM, which Emma Bunton left recently.
    https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8031036/radio-1-scott-mills-quit-bbc-heart-fm/

    Hi

    Was getting BBC radio via TuneIn but it's no longer available. Any ideas on how I might find an alternative provider?


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  • #157
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,350 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Former Coach wrote: »
    Hi

    Was getting BBC radio via TuneIn but it's no longer available. Any ideas on how I might find an alternative provider?

    The BBC radio player is available in Ireland. So you can get it that way.


  • #158
    its_steve116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭its_steve116


    Alex Lester has quit the breakfast show on BBC West Midlands.
    https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/01/alex-lester-says-goodbye-to-bbc-wm-breakfast/


  • #159
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,350 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Laura Whitmore is covering on BBC five live this week on the afternoon show.


  • #160
    its_steve116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭its_steve116


    So tonight is Ross Buchanan's last night on Radio X.
    https://twitter.com/rossy/status/1104034893485563904
    Wonder will he pop upon Radio 1 or 6Music?

    Steve


  • #161
    twinklerunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 902 ✭✭✭twinklerunner


    Have you noticed that the iPlayer version of Desert Island Discs is the podcast version, with shorter music pieces?


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  • #162
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,173 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    twinklerunner wrote: »
    Have you noticed that the iPlayer version of Desert Island Discs is the podcast version, with shorter music pieces?

    Yes... I think the introduction said "for rights reasons".

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #163
    twinklerunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 902 ✭✭✭twinklerunner


    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Yes... I think the introduction said "for rights reasons".

    That’s bizarre though, considering that you can listen back to any music programme on R1, 2, 3, etc.


  • #164
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,173 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    twinklerunner wrote: »
    That’s bizarre though, considering that you can listen back to any music programme on R1, 2, 3, etc.

    It is... theres more info here but doesnt shed much light.
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4xJyCpMp64NcCXD0FVlhmSz/frequently-asked-questions

    I usually pause and jump to youtube if I can find track I like.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #165
    ford fiesta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    twinklerunner wrote: »
    Have you noticed that the iPlayer version of Desert Island Discs is the podcast version, with shorter music pieces?

    I noticed this when listening to BBC R4 on Virgin Media through my TV


  • #166
    ford fiesta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    After all his years on BBC radio (even though he's remains on Radio 5 with Mark Kermode), it's so strange seeing and hearing Simon Mayo on a Commercial station (Scala Radio):

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/mar/10/scala-radio-launch-review-simon-mayo-charles-nove-william-orbit-classical-music

    https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47483265


  • #167
    Samthefootball
    Site Banned Posts: 101 ✭✭Samthefootball


    So which station does everyone listen to


  • #168
    lab man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭lab man


    BBC 1 mainly


  • #169
    Samthefootball
    Site Banned Posts: 101 ✭✭Samthefootball


    good. Does anyone listen to the local stations like BBC Kent or even classic FM


  • #170
    ford fiesta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    Samthefootball wrote: »
    good. Does anyone listen to the local stations like BBC Kent or even classic FM

    Classic FM is not part of the BBC


  • #171
    Samthefootball
    Site Banned Posts: 101 ✭✭Samthefootball


    I know but i am talking about the radio in our country that we live in


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  • #172
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,173 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    Samthefootball wrote: »
    I know but i am talking about the radio in our country that we live in

    You titled the thread "BBC Radio" - not U.K. Radio!
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #173
    Hamsterchops
    Registered Users Posts: 3,278 ✭✭✭Hamsterchops


    I have a Roberts internet radio with 40 presets so I have ten BBCs stored among many others ....

    BBC RADIO 1
    BBC RADIO 2
    BBC RADIO 3
    BBC RADIO 4 FM
    BBC RADIO 4 LW
    BBC RADIO 5 LIVE
    BBC RADIO 6
    BBC RADIO ULSTER
    BBC RADIO LONDON
    BBC RADIO SURREY

    The other thirty presets are populated with a mix of stations from Ireland, Britain and all over the world. My FM presets are obviously all Irish, and my DAB presets are all RTE stations.


  • #174
    JeffKenna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭JeffKenna


    BBC radio 5 is where its at.


  • #175
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭stanley1


    BBC radio 4 extra


  • #176
    ghostdancer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer


    6Music

    the odd show on R1/R1Xtra


  • #177
    alchemist33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,969 ✭✭✭✭alchemist33


    5 mostly. Occasionally 1 but they keep going on about Love Island so that might be the end of that.

    Anytime I listen to 2 it seems like awfully dry shyte.


  • #178
    Hamsterchops
    Registered Users Posts: 3,278 ✭✭✭Hamsterchops


    judging by form, looks like samthefootball has departed this thread, and it could have been so promising. If a thread about BBC radio is started, there should be loads to talk about .....

    I love radio 4 for the chat, the world outlook and the news.
    I love radio 3 for the classical music, plus late junction.
    radio 5 live obviously for the sport and the politics (Brexit)!
    radio 6 music for all the funky stuff they play.
    and on it goes, the BBC really do cover everything.


  • #179
    odyssey06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,173 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Radio 4 for the drama slot and book of the week \ at bedtime.
    Radio 4 Extra for similar, especially comedy.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • #180
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Hamsterchops wrote: »
    judging by form, looks like samthefootball has departed this thread, and it could have been so promising. If a thread about BBC radio is started, there should be loads to talk about .....

    I love radio 4 for the chat, the world outlook and the news.
    I love radio 3 for the classical music, plus late junction.
    radio 5 live obviously for the sport and the politics (Brexit)!
    radio 6 music for all the funky stuff they play.
    and on it goes, the BBC really do cover everything.

    There is a thread about BBC radio, not much activity recently. Sam only came here because he/she was banned from Digitalspy. I don't think they have much interest in radio.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057727333


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  • #181
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 13,712 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    dxhound2005 wrote: »
    There is a thread about BBC radio, not much activity recently. Sam only came here because he/she was banned from Digitalspy. I don't think they have much interest in radio.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057727333
    Mod - Thanks for that.

    Threads merged.


  • #182
    its_steve116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭its_steve116


    Wouldn't surprise me if Nick Grimshaw becomes Hits Radio Manchester's new breakfast host, after all he is from the Manc area. I know he swapped shows with Greg last year but I have a feeling that was only to see him until the end of his contract.


  • #183
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 13,712 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Question: I listen to Radio 4 but find it difficult to navigate the abundance of choices of shows, especially musical shows, across the other BBC stations.

    Looking for arts programmes (no radio dramas though, please!) and musical programmes with content that you might come across on the John Creedon Show. Any suggestions?


  • #184
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,497 ✭✭✭cml387


    A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »
    Question: I listen to Radio 4 but find it difficult to navigate the abundance of choices of shows, especially musical shows, across the other BBC stations.

    Looking for arts programmes (no radio dramas though, please!) and musical programmes with content that you might come across on the John Creedon Show. Any suggestions?

    Many programmes on R2 in the evening that mirror John Creedon's show, unfortunately on at around the same time. Jo Wiley and Trevor Nelson both have a diverse playlist (Trevor is more orientated towards rhythm and blues).
    As for arts shows, one cannot ignore Kermode and Mayo's film review show on R5 on Fridays available as a podcast.

    Have a look at the BBC Sounds page, unfortunately the Sounds App is not available to download outside the UK.


  • #185
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »
    Question: I listen to Radio 4 but find it difficult to navigate the abundance of choices of shows, especially musical shows, across the other BBC stations.

    Looking for arts programmes (no radio dramas though, please!) and musical programmes with content that you might come across on the John Creedon Show. Any suggestions?

    Radio 2 publishes their playlist for each programme. The other networks probably do the same, but I did not check.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005v4v

    Steve Wright does 2.5 hours Monday to Friday, and 2 hours on a Sunday. The BBC do not give full salary details, but he is in the band £500K to £550K. He takes a lot of holidays, so I estimate that the UK taxpayer is giving him around £900 for every hour he spends on air.

    Not too bad, but well below the 2 million Chris Evans was on, before he got a better offer from the private sector.


  • #186
    Skid X
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,444 ✭✭✭✭Skid X


    A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »
    Question: I listen to Radio 4 but find it difficult to navigate the abundance of choices of shows, especially musical shows, across the other BBC stations.

    Looking for arts programmes (no radio dramas though, please!) and musical programmes with content that you might come across on the John Creedon Show. Any suggestions?


    This isn't relevant to your request (sorry) but it did remind me of this site which lists all comedy shows on UK radio by day (Almost entirely BBC Radio based)

    https://www.comedy.co.uk/radio/schedule


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  • #187
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,350 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Kirsty Young has announced she is stepping down as host of desert island discs permanently. As we know she stepped down recently due to illness. She said in the statement released by the BBC press office that while she's well on her way to recovery, the time away has given her a new perspective on things. Lauren Laverne it seems will get the gig permanently now.


  • #188
    twinklerunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 902 ✭✭✭twinklerunner


    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    Kirsty Young has announced she is stepping down as host of desert island discs permanently. As we know she stepped down recently due to illness. She said in the statement released by the BBC press office that while she's well on her way to recovery, the time away has given her a new perspective on things. Lauren Laverne it seems will get the gig permanently now.

    The R4 fans on the Facebook forum won’t be happy. They seem to have a great dislike for the alleged lightweight Ms. Laverne.


  • #189
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,357 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    cml387 wrote: »
    Many programmes on R2 in the evening that mirror John Creedon's show, unfortunately on at around the same time. Jo Wiley and Trevor Nelson both have a diverse playlist (Trevor is more orientated towards rhythm and blues).
    As for arts shows, one cannot ignore Kermode and Mayo's film review show on R5 on Fridays available as a podcast.

    Have a look at the BBC Sounds page, unfortunately the Sounds App is not available to download outside the UK.

    We have untrammeled access to the BBC Radio iPlayer app here.

    I find, by far, the most eclectic music show going is Gideon Coe, BBC6 Music, 21:00-00:00 Mon-Thurs. I also listen to Marc Riley. They're my 2 perennials.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072l9v/episodes/player

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c72y1/episodes/player

    And, BBC Sounds:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds


  • #190
    two wheels good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    twinklerunner wrote: »
    The R4 fans on the Facebook forum won’t be happy. They seem to have a great dislike for the alleged lightweight Ms. Laverne.

    Harsh but some truth in that. Maybe she'll grow into the role. A hard act to follow. Wonder what Kirsty will do now.

    BTW "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" is back. Some very funny segments in the first two recent episode.


  • #191
    strewelpeter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭strewelpeter


    cml387 wrote: »

    Have a look at the BBC Sounds page, unfortunately the Sounds App is not available to download outside the UK.

    It can be easily found and downloaded, just not through the bbc website.

    Great little app and unlike the old radio player one the app doesn't need to be updated every few days.
    Try googling
    'bbc sounds app apk'
    A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »
    Question: I listen to Radio 4 but find it difficult to navigate the abundance of choices of shows, especially musical shows, across the other BBC stations.

    Looking for arts programmes (no radio dramas though, please!) and musical programmes with content that you might come across on the John Creedon Show. Any suggestions?

    use the sounds app


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  • #192
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,061 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    Anyone listening to ISIHAC? Nearly all the old guard are gone or semi-retired which is sad but inevitable. That said still funny with a few cracking 'pick up song' rounds.


  • #193
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,497 ✭✭✭cml387


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Anyone listening to ISIHAC? Nearly all the old guard are gone or semi-retired which is sad but inevitable. That said still funny with a few cracking 'pick up song' rounds.

    I don't think it really survived the death of Humphrey Littleton.

    He was so deadpan that he gave the impression that he was just reading out the lines for the money and that the whole thing was an insult to him as a performer.


  • #194
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Stephen Nolan cut off a caller this morning on Radio Ulster, telling him to look at anger management for the things in his head. Listen at 55 minutes.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0008nrm


  • #195
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Talk Back on Radio Ulster spent the first hour with a BBC journalist plugging his BBC documentary about his BBC journalist father.

    Earlier on Stephen Nolan spent most of his hour and a half, trying to stoke up interest in a Sinn Fein Brits Out poster which was displayed at a Queens freshers week event. A couple of callers told him to find something more important to discuss.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0008w59


  • #196
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    The BBC journalist Louis Theroux has a book out, and just by coincidence he got a full hour on BBC 5 Live this week to talk about it. He also made it on to Radio 4 Loose Ends, and will probably appear in other programmes.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07p8r21

    Another BBC journalist, Simon Reeve is doing a theatre tour about his life story. BBC Graham Norton show had him on to talk about it. The BBC know how to look after their own when it comes to plugging.


  • #197
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,497 ✭✭✭cml387


    I don't think John Humphries' book got much publicity on the BBC though.


  • #198
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    No, they don't like it up 'em. It's Humphrys, good old Welsh name.


  • #199
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,357 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    dxhound2005 wrote: »
    No, they don't like it up 'em. It's Humphrys, good old Welsh name.

    I read that he was known around the place as LWC.

    Little

    Welsh

    ...


  • #200
    limnam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭limnam


    How are people finding Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs?


    I Like Lauren on R6 but I feel she doesn't really suit this show at all.


  • #201
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Humphrys was on with Steve Wright today plugging his book. Last week Romesh Ranganathan was doing the rounds on the BBC plugging his book. He is not the only one to get a job for a member of his family on the BBC.


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