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Sara Cox please just stop!!!

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YorkshireMedusa · 09/09/2024 16:41

I've heard her put on a weird voice and repeatedly say, 20+ times, Scooby Dooby Doo in said weird voice. Turned off and 10 minutes later went into a shop that had Radio 2 on and she was still doing it. FFS she's paid a fortune for that nonsense and we're paying through the licence fee.

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CuteCillian · 04/10/2024 21:03

I love Ritchie!
Don't like Zoe and her attendance is shocking ( not just about her mother dying but long before), if she was in a normal job, I'm sure she would be managed out!
ZB does such a disservice to mid-life women with her constant "I am hopeless, but blame my hormones". How can she be removed?

Nanny0gg · 28/09/2024 20:42

augustusglupe · 09/09/2024 22:47

I followed Ken too.
I’ve never listened to Sara Cox and I can’t bear Zoe.
Is Richie still about? Ken just about tolerated him, it was so obvious 😄

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Wasn't it?

Ken and Terry had a fab relationship with Lynne Bowles, who was intelligent and witty. Two things Ritchie isn't.

Saltedbutter · 28/09/2024 20:25

Just coming back to this thread to say slightly weirdly, as I don’t think I’ve ever discussed her before, I bumped into her a few days after this thread. It was quite odd.

redtrain123 · 20/09/2024 21:53

@Arconialiving Missed that one. Maybe we’d stopped to get a coffee (and wee break)then .

Arconialiving · 20/09/2024 21:43

Oh yes, I remember his mum speaking now. I did wonder how people do these amazing things and yet it doesn't even make the news! Presumably it's on the local news (hopefully!)

The dad who said he couldn't live without his kids (who were actually adults) seemed odd to me! Something didn't seem quite right there!

redtrain123 · 20/09/2024 21:06

@Arconialiving That’s the one.. I liked his she turned it into a positive.

Tom was the person who was running from John o’Groats to Lands End (or the other way round) to raise money for two charities. He was running by himself, 30 miles a day. His mum encouraged you to support him, by waving if you see him, or tooting your car horns (and sponsoring him).

Arconialiving · 20/09/2024 20:33

The one buying snacks & watching Strictly @redtrain123 ? She was great with him & so quick in turning everything into a positive!

I can't remember who Tom was?

redtrain123 · 20/09/2024 20:26

Yes, was listening during car journey. There was one caller she handled particularly well.

Thought the lad, Tom Hall was inspiring was inspiring. Proud mum. (I’m not the mum)

Arconialiving · 20/09/2024 19:30

Me too @Justnevergetsthere

Did you listen tonight? Some of the callers sounded a little different but Sarah was great with them!

Justnevergetsthere · 20/09/2024 19:11

Well I'm remaining totally tea-voted to Sara.

RaraRachael · 17/09/2024 22:20

Interesting @redtrain123 I can't stand listening to Rev Kate.

redtrain123 · 17/09/2024 19:54

One of my favourite programmes is Rev Kate Botley and Jason Mohammed on a Sunday morning. Such a lovely programme.

thisismygrumpyface · 17/09/2024 17:18

I was listening to Johnnie Walker the other day and the difference between him and the new breed of infantilising Radio 2 DJs is night and day. Treats listeners with respect and just brings a touch of class to the proceedings.

Oh, and I'm in Scotland so you all sound southern to me Wink

VeterinaryCareAssistant · 17/09/2024 17:12

Saltedbutter · 09/09/2024 17:37

Whereabouts are you from? I’m curious if it’s mainly Southern people that may find her voice an irritation!

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You didn't quote me but I'm down south in Portsmouth and Sara Cox's voice is so annoying, same as Vernon Kay and anyone from Essex.

Arran2024 · 17/09/2024 17:07

Anisty · 10/09/2024 00:31

LOVE Sara Cox - I find her sharp, funny and great company when cooking the tea. I'm from the North so her voice sounds perfectly fine to me.

Also love Vernon Kay.

Cannot stand Scott Mills; he's no replacement for Wrighty. I switch to Virgin at 2pm each day. Can't stand Zoe Ball either. Love Liza Tarbuck, Rylan and EP.

Radio 2 is always on in my house, except for 2 til 4 pm. I'm not up early enough for the Ball. But, Chris Evans I do like on Virgin so i'd go to him instead. If i was up.

My husband detests Scott Mills and we have to find another station if we are in the car together. I tolerate him but imo he is the least impressive dj radio 2 have. He has limited personality - utterly boring. I don't know why they wanted him so badly. Remember Steve Wright used to do 2 til 5 and they got Sarah to do another hour as he would only do 2 til 4? It is a complete mystery to me.

ellebelli · 13/09/2024 10:25

greengreyblue · 12/09/2024 17:21

When will the Preston park crap stop???? If we were bothered about it we’d have been there. Bore off!!

My friend went.
I can now tell her when I see her tomorrow that although I didn't go I have heard all the acts anyway 😀

LocutisOfBorg · 12/09/2024 21:06

greengreyblue · 12/09/2024 17:21

When will the Preston park crap stop???? If we were bothered about it we’d have been there. Bore off!!

@greengreyblue they always bang on about it incessantly for the entire week that follows and stop abruptly the following Monday. So only 4 more days of it 👌

greengreyblue · 12/09/2024 17:21

When will the Preston park crap stop???? If we were bothered about it we’d have been there. Bore off!!

greengreyblue · 12/09/2024 16:18

Yeah but she had to take 3 hrs as Scott isn’t good enough to cover Steve’s slot in full.

ellebelli · 12/09/2024 10:08

I kept listening to radio two for years all because of ken bruce and pop master.
I liked his sarcastic wit.
I followed him over to greatest hits but that's dire and too many adverts.
Then I gave vernon a chance and absolutely love him.
I do find Sara all a bit much on a 3hr show.
Funny in parts and then I get a headache and have to turn off 🙃

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YorkshireMedusa · 11/09/2024 20:06

RaraRachael · 11/09/2024 18:37

I don't like Elaine Paige's laugh or the way she plays a lot of her own music.

I don't like show tunes out of context so I'm not a fan of this show.

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KittyBeebee · 11/09/2024 19:37

MadKittenWoman · 11/09/2024 15:40

BTW, I'm a northerner- nothing to do with that. It's just her stupid voices, not her accent.

Same here, accent is fine but the rest isn't

RaraRachael · 11/09/2024 18:37

I don't like Elaine Paige's laugh or the way she plays a lot of her own music.

colouringindoors · 11/09/2024 18:11

NerrSnerr · 09/09/2024 17:54

I really like her show, I love Zoe, Vernon and Scott too. I was sad when Ken left but greatest hits radio is very samey so stayed with radio 2.

I'm surprised no one has said that Radio 2 should be giving Gary Davies a full time slot- he is one that annoys me with the oooh Gary Davies

omg yeah. that is just so 70s... enough with the Gary Davis worship

I like listening to Sara, she makes me smile and is kind to her callers. Like Vernon too.

Fernticket · 11/09/2024 17:59

RenoDakota · 10/09/2024 00:07

I totally agree with you. Really love Dermot. And the little chat he has with Tony Blackburn beforehand is an absolute delight. Both very gentle and very funny men.

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I agree. Love Dermot and Tony. I also love Scott, OJ Borg, Trevor Nelson, Spoony, Vernon, Joe Whitley
AND Sara Cox. I like her northern accent ( and I'm a southerner). Not so fond of Zoe as I think she gushes over her guests too much. Scott has done a really good job in the breakfast slot. Can't stand Liza Tarbuck, in my opinion she sounds too smug and pleased with herself. I also can't stand Elaine Paige or Paddy McGuiness. I think he puts his accent on.