BBC Radio Megathread

dxhound2005 · 10-06-2021 8:05pm

Jeremy Vine does two hours TV 9.15 to 11.15 am on Channel 5 every day. The last part of the show is prerecorded so he has enough time to cycle to the BBC for his 12 noon to 2 pm daily programme on Radio 2.

ford fiesta · 10-06-2021 10:43pm

Yes Vine does TV and Radio on same day though bbc r1 and bbc r2 are 2 different age markets for Mills. I guess he'll be replacing one of the r2 presenters soon. He's 47 and been on with r1 23 years.

twinklerunner · 11-06-2021 4:50pm

Shaun Keaveney leaving 6 Music in September. I love his show and will really miss him.

its_steve116 · 11-06-2021 5:17pm

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Jeremy Vine does two hours TV 9.15 to 11.15 am on Channel 5 every day. The last part of the show is prerecorded so he has enough time to cycle to the BBC for his 12 noon to 2 pm daily programme on Radio 2.

Interesting, I never knew that

Max Headroom · 11-06-2021 7:26pm

twinklerunner wrote: »

Shaun Keaveney leaving 6 Music in September. I love his show and will really miss him.

Yeah..great show, funny guy.....reckon there's more to this than just wanting a change....

Genghis · 12-06-2021 2:04pm

twinklerunner wrote: »

Shaun Keaveney leaving 6 Music in September. I love his show and will really miss him.

Always enjoyed Shauns shows. Suited me better when he was on breakfast, mostly didn't miss a day. Haven't been able to listen in the afternoon as much and truthfully breakfast on 6 just has never been the same since the new format.

Earlier in the year we also had the change to a firm Saturday fixture - loved Liz Kershaws Saturday show, the replacement is a total change, all yoof soundz.

I must be reaching the BBCs Radio 2 demographic or something, 6Music is drifting away from me show by show.

Welsh Megaman · 13-06-2021 9:30pm

Heads up…

BBC Radio Wales will stop broadcasting on Medium Wave (MW657 or MW882) for good on Wednesday 23rd. June.

More info here:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/work-warning/news/mw-closures-2021

dxhound2005 · 13-06-2021 9:52pm

My understanding is that they will continue on 882. The 10 kW Wrexham transmitter will close, but Washford will still be there with 50 kW.

twinklerunner · 14-06-2021 1:19pm

Genghis wrote: »

Always enjoyed Shauns shows. Suited me better when he was on breakfast, mostly didn't miss a day. Haven't been able to listen in the afternoon as much and truthfully breakfast on 6 just has never been the same since the new format.

Earlier in the year we also had the change to a firm Saturday fixture - loved Liz Kershaws Saturday show, the replacement is a total change, all yoof soundz.

I must be reaching the BBCs Radio 2 demographic or something, 6Music is drifting away from me show by show.

Radio 2 leaves me cold. Too many personality presenters and the music isn’t for me. I agree with you about Liz Kershaw. I’m trying to listen to new music and in general I find Jamz Supernova really good.

14-06-2021 1:33pm

What's the story with the TODAY programme on BBC Radio 4 suddenly only being available in the UK (when using the app)?

I've been listening to it (in the republic) without any problems, but this cropped up last week. Still available in NI, no problem.

I know I can still listen using a VPN or whatever... not that arsed... but what's the idea behind this?

twinklerunner · 14-06-2021 4:33pm

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

What's the story with the TODAY programme on BBC Radio 4 suddenly only being available in the UK (when using the app)?

I've been listening to it (in the republic) without any problems, but this cropped up last week. Still available in NI, no problem.

I know I can still listen using a VPN or whatever... not that arsed... but what's the idea behind this?

Probably because of EURO2020.

twinklerunner · 14-06-2021 4:42pm

twinklerunner wrote: »

Probably because of EURO2020.

Actually, I was listening to it this morning on BBC Sounds.

14-06-2021 5:57pm

twinklerunner wrote: »

Actually, I was listening to it this morning on BBC Sounds.

On the app? How odd. I kept getting this. Haven't had this problem with any other programme, including PM or the Six o'clock News.

Beechwoodspark · 14-06-2021 5:58pm

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

What's the story with the TODAY programme on BBC Radio 4 suddenly only being available in the UK (when using the app)?

I've been listening to it (in the republic) without any problems, but this cropped up last week. Still available in NI, no problem.

I know I can still listen using a VPN or whatever... not that arsed... but what's the idea behind this?

Strange one. I listened to Today on sat morning no problem.

twinklerunner · 14-06-2021 6:08pm

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

On the app? How odd. I kept getting this. Haven't had this problem with any other programme, including PM or the Six o'clock News.

Yes, on the BBC Sounds App.

Max Headroom · 16-06-2021 3:10pm

Genghis wrote: »

Always enjoyed Shauns shows. Suited me better when he was on breakfast, mostly didn't miss a day. Haven't been able to listen in the afternoon as much and truthfully breakfast on 6 just has never been the same since the new format.

Earlier in the year we also had the change to a firm Saturday fixture - loved Liz Kershaws Saturday show, the replacement is a total change, all yoof soundz.

I must be reaching the BBCs Radio 2 demographic or something, 6Music is drifting away from me show by show.

Not you mate..its the great british public changing..we dont have this problem here because all the stations play the same tripe...and the sheep cant get enough of it...move with it..:P
P.S...could you EVER imagine a show like Maconie's Freak Zone here....:eek:

twinklerunner · 29-06-2021 11:19am

R4 was blocked on BBC Sounds this morning from c. 8.20 to 8.35. The Sports News is obviously restricted, which is bizarre given that the games at the Euros are on R5 Live.

marno21 · 29-06-2021 11:26am

twinklerunner wrote: »

R4 was blocked on BBC Sounds this morning from c. 8.20 to 8.35. The Sports News is obviously restricted, which is bizarre given that the games at the Euros are on R5 Live.

198 still has its uses even in 2021.

Itssoeasy · 01-07-2021 12:16pm

Nick grimshaw announced yesterday he’s leaving BBC radio 1 after 14 years.

ford fiesta · 07-08-2021 12:24am

Bruce Springsteen syndicated series 'From My Home To Yours' (Sat morning 12 - 1am) is geo-blocked on all Internet Radio, smart speaker sources etc..

07-08-2021 11:08am

It’s on radio nova from this evening!

ford fiesta · 07-08-2021 11:11am

yes, but will it be geo-blocked like Radio 2 ?

07-08-2021 1:53pm

Radio Nova is the Dublin Station!

ford fiesta · 07-08-2021 2:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117719803#Comment_117719803

will Radio Nova geo-block Springsteen on-line, is my question.

iseegirls · 07-08-2021 11:20pm

Today FMs Jessica Maciel filling in for Charlie Hedges Dance Anthems in Radio 1 next Saturday for 3 hours.

I believe she appeared on the station a few times since Christmas 2019, but not in the last few months at least.

08-08-2021 10:44am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117719854#Comment_117719854

No, if you are in Ireland it won’t be geo blocked, not sure about non Irish listeners

ford fiesta · 08-08-2021 12:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117721963#Comment_117721963

does this woman really need more air time? seems to be on today fm a lot

08-08-2021 1:16pm

I'm not sure what the BBC see in her? She just sounds like any generic female presenter that you'd hear across the FM dial in Dublin

Kewreeuss · 26-08-2021 10:42pm

on sky tv bbc radio has disappeared. All that is left is RTÉ 1,2, Lyric, RnG, Newstalk and two of the most random choices imaginable , Punjab radio and EWTN. I don’t know how long they have been gone but I think within the past 3 months. Has anyone else’s disappeared or is it just mine. If it isn’t just mine, can I reprogram them back in? Thank you

eguiney · 26-08-2021 10:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117808535#Comment_117808535

BBC Radio was never listed in Ireland. The other UK stations left after Brexit.

They can all be turned on to Other Channels.

RINO87 · 22-10-2021 3:54pm

Craig Charles new afternoon slot on BBC6 is brilliant! Such a great mix of music across all genres, and he's great fun to listen to.

Proper music radio.

Itssoeasy · 14-11-2021 12:52am

Listening to todays pick of the pops on radio 2 and it’s as good as always and 1975 was a good year for music.

Btw Adele Roberts of BBC radio 1 had surgery for bowel cancer recently. I know she moved shows to the weekends but I really liked her early breakfast weekday show. Hopefully it all works out for her well.

crushproof · 08-12-2021 4:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118163239#Comment_118163239

We've started listening to Pick of the Pops when heading out on drives at the weekends, great fun guessing what songs will come up. Some awful, awful tripe but it's great radio. Some songs that you would have never ever heard again. Gambo has such a wonderful radio voice.

ford fiesta · 08-12-2021 5:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118290960#Comment_118290960

some of the songs you describe as tripe, from the charts of the past, aren't all that bad when you compare it with todays proper "tripe"

Itssoeasy · 10-12-2021 11:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118291186#Comment_118291186

Well said Ford Fiesta.

Itssoeasy · 11-12-2021 12:17am

Just watching the Chris moyles show final radio 1 show and there’s a video of the last crew. I know Chris and dom are on radioX, along with pippa from the breakfast show. I think Aled is in charge of radio 1(or very high up)and Tina the newsreader is still there in some capacity, but is comedy Dave doing anything on radio ? I know him and Chris fell out but I’ve not heard what he’s up to.

Mr Snow · 12-12-2021 2:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118303806#Comment_118303806

comedy Dave was a radio station call hits radio uk used to do the breakfast last time he was on radio 2018 to 2019.i honest don't what he is up to since.

26-12-2021 3:11pm

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59795298

Sad news , I used to listen to her many years ago late at night on BBC Radio 2.

dxhound2005 · 26-03-2022 10:05am

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2022/03/bbc-radio-5-live-suspends-overnight-programmes/

Overnight shows at BBC Radio 5 Live have been temporarily suspended due to a shortage of staff at the station’s MediaCity HQ. BBC World Service will be rebroadcast instead until at least April 4th 2022.

The World Service stays on GMT all year round.

Itssoeasy · 30-03-2022 9:04pm

Im late to this but the past few weeks at night I’ve been listening to Eve Blair on BBC radio ulster and it’s an hour and the soft northern Irish accent does help. Very very pleasant and enjoyable bit of wireless if I do say so myself.

31-03-2022 1:14pm

I've been listening to BBC Radio Scotland a lot recently and I love Gary Innes request show on Sunday evenings, a mix of Scottish rock ,folk and traditional music,very diverse!

dxhound2005 · 24-06-2022 10:41pm

Bono is on Desert Island Discs Sunday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018njm

26-06-2022 10:18am

McCartney on BBC R2 last night from Glastonbury was absolutely brilliant, he stole the festival at 80 years old!

Itssoeasy · 01-07-2022 6:38pm

In addition to the news about Steve wright steeping away from his show on bbc radio 2, I see that Scott mills and Chris stark will leave the bbc in the summer which leaves a hole in the radio 1 schedule.

Itssoeasy · 01-07-2022 11:52pm

Okay seems Scott is just leaving radio 1.

I have to say I’ve a good few favourite shows on the bbc radio universe but Sara cox on Friday evening is one of the best. She just has a great way of capturing the mood of a Friday. There’s obviously Greg James on the breakfast show, and eve Blair on bbc ulster at night. And because she got the great that she’s cancer free, Adele roberts when she was on the early breakfast was a diamond.

Itssoeasy · 02-07-2022 12:15am

And Adele roberts once of the early breakfast on radio 1, and is now on the weekends but she had battled bowel cancer and she posted on twitter she got the all clear during the week. Magic news.