BBC Radio #2

[FunkyPhil]

I now listen to Boom radio. Tuned into GHR but was full of adverts which put me off. But will listen to Ken when he's there!

Greatest Hits Radio is launching an ad free paid for version of the station for £3.99 a month in time for Ken starting (free trial for the first thirty days), so you'll still be able to listen to Popmaster commercial free.

 

[LucyEyelesbarrow]

Some great music indeed, there's nothing like these sounds nowadays.
Would be great if bbc radio did this more often, celebrate a classic album by playing tunes all day from that year.
The cynic in me says they are trying to keep radio 2 listeners annoyed by the changes, from tuning away from bbc radio
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The 2nd contestant on PopMaster got a very tough set of questions, quite unfair.

I agree - it would be a great format for them to follow. It's been cracking music all day. I listened from 8-7.

 

[Bobby Chariot]

I was listening to BBC WorldService a few days ago, they had a report about Johnson & Johnson, the huge healthcare/medical company who make Baby Powder.
Seems they are stopping production of their famous Baby Powder using Talcum, which is mined where Asbestos is found.
Over 25,000 lawsuits have been filed against the company in the USA/Canada claiming the Talcum Powder has caused ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson have paid out billions in claims and haven't sold it in North America since 2020.
The product will know be made from a corn-starch based powder.

 

[Bobby Chariot]

Today's 1st contestant was dreadful, how on earth did they get through the qualifying questions.
"Can you give me a clue please Ken?"
"No"

 

[Quattro formaggi]

Today's 1st contestant was dreadful, how on earth did they get through the qualifying questions.
"Can you give me a clue please Ken?"
"No"

Terrible. How does the points scoring work? Is it three points per correct question?

 

[Bobby Chariot]

Terrible. How does the points scoring work? Is it three points per correct question?

Yeah, 3 points & 6 points for a bonus question answer.
I reckon some go on just to get a t-shirt

 

[Blair-Waldorf]

I applied for popmaster and a researcher called me, they asked me 5 questions I needed to get at least 3 right to be in with a chance of appearing. I got 3 right and they said they’d be in touch but they never did

 

[Quattro formaggi]

I applied for popmaster and a researcher called me, they asked me 5 questions I needed to get at least 3 right to be in with a chance of appearing. I got 3 right and they said they’d be in touch but they never did

I have good music knowledge but don’t have the right type of personality to get on.

 

[FenellaTheWitch]

I have good music knowledge but don’t have the right type of personality to get on.

I'd never go on it. I am so hit and miss. Somedays I'll do fantastically well and others

 

[Bobby Chariot]

A full house 39 points on PopMaster for contestant number 2.
Superb
Then Ken gives us a bit of E.L.O

 

[Quattro formaggi]

A full house 39 points on PopMaster for contestant number 2.
Superb
Then Ken gives us a bit of E.L.O

Why did the other contestant get to do 3 in 10?
The rules of PM are too much for me.

 

[Bobby Chariot]

Why did the other contestant get to do 3 in 10?
The rules of PM are too much for me.

If you score a maximum 39 you don't need to do the 3 in 10, the losing contestant gets to have a go at it.

 

[Bobby Chariot]

Chris Packham has been a really good guest on Ken's Tracks of My Years this week.

 

[Quattro formaggi]

Chris Packham has been a really good guest on Ken's Tracks of My Years this week.

Ken was on his autism programme with his son who is non verbal autistic

 

[NowIsGood]

Scott Mills sure loves livin la Vida loca on the few times I've listened to his show it's always playing. I mean I love nostalgia, but this song doesn't need playing on a loop in 2023

 

[Bobby Chariot]

Ken was on his autism programme with his son who is non verbal autistic

Yes, his son Murray, I think it is on tv next week, heard Ken mention it, can't recall what day though.

 

[Bobby Chariot]

Used to listen to Saturday Live on radio 4 at 9am but it's just so pretentious, Rev Coles does me in.
Started listening to radio Scotland now from 8am, they review the week's news, then at 10am Shereen & guests review tv, movies, books, news etc.
It's a decent listen.

 

[LucyEyelesbarrow]

I rather like Rev Coles and Saturday Live, although it can be a touch twee.
This morning's show was a bit of a mess though. There was a point where I thought Johnny Vaughan was the host, and the Thank You section has become a cutesy to-and-fro fest of storytelling, rather than the first person, which makes the format (sometimes) more compelling.

 

[Jelly Bean]

I rather like Rev Coles and Saturday Live, although it can be a touch twee.
This morning's show was a bit of a mess though. There was a point where I thought Johnny Vaughan was the host, and the Thank You section has become a cutesy to-and-fro fest of storytelling, rather than the first person, which makes the format (sometimes) more compelling.

Yes!
The Johnny Vaughan interview went on for far too long. About 40 minutes out of an hour and a half programme. Never ending.
Rev Richard seemed a bit subdued today. Only briefly mentioned being in a band and on tour.

(I mentioned it on the Desert Island Discs thread but David Sedaris was good I thought. Awful music choices but he is a obviously a good raconteur. Can't remember who is tomorrow.)

 

[Tatooine_legend1]

Do any of you know how much someone like Dermot O'Leary makes from his BBC radio 2 show? I saw online that his net worth was £2+, but nothing about his BBC salary. He only presents once a week so I'm curious what he would make for that one show. The same with Rylan, he also presents one show per week.