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Jo Whiley & Simon Mayo – The New Radio 2 Drivetime Show

July 15, 2018

Give it time. That’s what they asked for. And it was only fair. But two months on, and I am still reading letters in the Radio Times lamenting the demise of the Drivetime show, as was, on Radio 2. How much time do you give someone to bed in? Is it still too early to … More Jo Whiley & Simon Mayo – The New Radio 2 Drivetime Show

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The Blues Show – A New Era Begins

May 15, 2018

14th March 2018. The first day of a new look BBC Radio 2. Clearly, it’s going to take some time for Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo to bed in. But the new host of The Blues Show, Cerys Matthews, seemed to have a much smoother introduction. Yes, there were a couple of nervy moments – … More The Blues Show – A New Era Begins

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Christmas & New Year TV & Radio Highlights 2017

January 2, 2018

So, 2018 has finally arrived! And on this 2nd day in January, I thought I’d pick out a few personal highlights from the Christmas & New Year TV & Radio schedule that’s just gone. Here’s some of my favourites: Mary Berry’s Christmas Party (BBC1) This was a great way to warm up for Christmas. Not … More Christmas & New Year TV & Radio Highlights 2017

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The Brian Matthew Story

April 21, 2017

The perfect voice for radio. This is said about a lot of people. For Brian Matthew though, it was never more true. The Radio 2 stalwart, who passed away recently at the age of 88, spoke in such a distinct tone. His was a lovely and smooth, a warm and friendly, voice. It is one … More The Brian Matthew Story

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Desmond Carrington – All Time Great

February 3, 2017

Having passed away on the same day that this show was already scheduled to be broadcast, Desmond Carrington: All Time Great  turned out to be a timely and fitting tribute to a truly great broadcaster. After a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, the presenter of The Music Goes Round on Radio 2 for … More Desmond Carrington – All Time Great

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