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To be bemused by Radio 2 today?

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HelloDenise · 31/01/2026 21:15

Romesh Ranganathan show with Sally Traffic messing around and just talking all the time and not playing music? I don't want to listen to them chattering away as if there's no audience.

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HelloDenise · 31/03/2026 09:46

The other morning Scott had played three songs in 25 minutes. Most of the rest of the time was Ellie Brennan waffling on about going to the Olivier Awards for at least 10 mins. I'm sick of chit chat going on for so long now. I'd put R4 on for chat and discussion.

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TheAutumnCrow · 30/03/2026 18:12

Mail saying,

It was confirmed on Monday that the 53-year-old Radio 2 star has been fired by the BBC following a complaint about his personal conduct. Hours later it was then claimed that the sacking relates to a 'historic male relationship from more than ten years ago'.

I think this may be a very safe and generous spin by MailOnline because there’s no harm in a consenting, legal relationship that does not involve a imbalance of power.

But it’s up to Mills to reveal what he’s comfortable with. He’s had well publicised alcohol issues after bereavement (a fair while ago) and lost his way. If he crossed the line with his behaviour then presumably it’ll be at least in the category of bringing the BBC into disrepute for his contract to be summarily terminated.

OvernightBloats · 30/03/2026 13:03

CrushingOnRubies · 30/03/2026 11:59

It is being reported that Scott Mills has been sacked from the bbc!!!

What?! What the hell did he do? He seemed to be really enjoying the morning slot.
The mind boggles what this is about.

I wondered why Gary Davies sounded so chirpy covering for Scott Mills. Gary Davies comes across as deliriously happy over the last few days (more so than usual) to the point where it is noticeable. He's been really effusive about everything which has been a marked change to when he has covered slots in the past.

Sortingmyself · 30/03/2026 12:54

TheAutumnCrow · 30/03/2026 12:52

I think I can guess why - heard gossip a long time ago about him. I won’t say any more for now.

must be pretty serious given it seems he's been sacked pretty much immediately rather than 'suspended during investigations'...

TheAutumnCrow · 30/03/2026 12:52

I think I can guess why - heard gossip a long time ago about him. I won’t say any more for now.

CrushingOnRubies · 30/03/2026 12:00

From the Times

To be bemused by Radio 2 today?
CrushingOnRubies · 30/03/2026 11:59

It is being reported that Scott Mills has been sacked from the bbc!!!

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HelloDenise · 29/03/2026 14:22

BringBackCatsEyes · 29/03/2026 13:46

Public announcement: Michelle Visage is presenting EPOS today (right now!).
It's safe kids!

She's great!

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BringBackCatsEyes · 29/03/2026 13:46

Public announcement: Michelle Visage is presenting EPOS today (right now!).
It's safe kids!

RaraRachael · 05/03/2026 11:44

All that boring World Book Day stuff on SM this morning 🥱.
Just play some music.

Starlight1979 · 05/03/2026 09:19

NotAnotherScarf · 04/03/2026 22:49

Oh yes, fucking embarrassing on the all Friday request show...put Tarquin on...and Tarquin makes Sloth from the Goonies seem erudite.

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😂

I can't imagine there are many adults out there who want to listen to kids waffle on or play a musical instrument horrifically on their commute to or from work.

NotAnotherScarf · 04/03/2026 22:50

LadyRadioGaga · 04/03/2026 15:19

He does 4-7 on Greatest Hits Radio now! Come on over. It's glorious.

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Actually it is. I've not listened because I've not been in my garage since last summer

NotAnotherScarf · 04/03/2026 22:49

Starlight1979 · 04/03/2026 15:27

They keep saying they are worried about getting future generations to listen.

This must be why they keep forcing kids to ring in all these shows. Romesh keeps having kids on "pitch your passion", Sara Cox with the fucking irritating "kids in a car".. there was even a random child playing the bastard tin whistle on the 5.40 game last night (encouraged by his insufferable mother).

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Oh yes, fucking embarrassing on the all Friday request show...put Tarquin on...and Tarquin makes Sloth from the Goonies seem erudite.

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HelloDenise · 04/03/2026 19:22

I think Sara Cox would be better on kid's radio if it exists. She seems to focus a lot on kids, whether in a car or not.

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HelloDenise · 04/03/2026 18:18

SleepingisanArt · 04/03/2026 15:12

I became so annoyed with Sally and RR 2 weeks ago that I wrote to complain. They were laughing right through the traffic bulletin so I couldn't understand what she was saying and it was actually about the road I was on. You can't say you are a public service broadcaster and then fluff the public service bit. I got a 'we've passed on your complaint to the show' and then nothing, no follow up and no improvement. And now I don't listen to the show at all. I'm obviously getting old.....

I complained about Vernon and Ellie and got the same standard response.

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Starlight1979 · 04/03/2026 15:27

NotAnotherScarf · 04/03/2026 15:19

I was thinking about the state of BBC radio today. They keep saying they are worried about getting future generations to listen...but music experts say that younger people are listening to older music more than ever due to streaming.

I looked at the sounds app. There are 4 radio one variant, 2 radio three and four, 4 radio five. Yet the rest of the radio world...virgin, absolute, greatest hits have got 60,70,80,90s versions...why is the BBC so out of step with the rest of the industry.

They keep saying they are worried about getting future generations to listen.

This must be why they keep forcing kids to ring in all these shows. Romesh keeps having kids on "pitch your passion", Sara Cox with the fucking irritating "kids in a car".. there was even a random child playing the bastard tin whistle on the 5.40 game last night (encouraged by his insufferable mother).

NotAnotherScarf · 04/03/2026 15:19

I was thinking about the state of BBC radio today. They keep saying they are worried about getting future generations to listen...but music experts say that younger people are listening to older music more than ever due to streaming.

I looked at the sounds app. There are 4 radio one variant, 2 radio three and four, 4 radio five. Yet the rest of the radio world...virgin, absolute, greatest hits have got 60,70,80,90s versions...why is the BBC so out of step with the rest of the industry.

LadyRadioGaga · 04/03/2026 15:19

BurntBroccoli · 01/03/2026 11:55

Agree! That show is getting very annoying and that kids in the car thing is ultra annoying, especially that awful jingle.
I’m always relieved when Jo comes on and order is restored.

Still miss Simon Mayo in that slot!

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He does 4-7 on Greatest Hits Radio now! Come on over. It's glorious.

SleepingisanArt · 04/03/2026 15:12

I became so annoyed with Sally and RR 2 weeks ago that I wrote to complain. They were laughing right through the traffic bulletin so I couldn't understand what she was saying and it was actually about the road I was on. You can't say you are a public service broadcaster and then fluff the public service bit. I got a 'we've passed on your complaint to the show' and then nothing, no follow up and no improvement. And now I don't listen to the show at all. I'm obviously getting old.....

notmoredirtywashing · 04/03/2026 14:42

I used to live Sounds of the ‘70’s when Johnny Walker was alive, but I can’t stand Bob Harris. Such a name dropper, he’s been everywhere and knows everyone. It’s so self indulgent it drives me mad!

I download it and skip him talking

CrushingOnRubies · 04/03/2026 09:21

These callers who are standing on a vibration (titter titter )plate on Scott Mills. No idea what they’re saying and it’s really messing with the bass or levels on the radio. Going right through me

RaraRachael · 02/03/2026 20:45

HelloDenise · 02/03/2026 18:40

Liza Tarbuck has a good attempt at it.

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Does she? I can't stand her so the radio always goes off as soon as Rylan's finished.

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HelloDenise · 02/03/2026 18:40

RaraRachael · 02/03/2026 11:33

Oh yes that laugh. Never heard anyone laugh like that IRL

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Liza Tarbuck has a good attempt at it.

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Starlight1979 · 02/03/2026 13:19

OonaStubbs · 01/03/2026 00:57

Why can't they just play music? Surely they realise that that is what listeners want to hear? Not the "presenters" puerile antics?

I disagree. When they're a good DJ, I love listening to them talking. And I guess (playing devils advocate here) that if they only ever played music, there would be no need for the radio shows to even have DJs!

I do agree though about a lot of these. I like Sara Cox but "kids in a car" 😡and Romesh and Sally drive me mad too. Also, Vernon Kaye with his "janice, janine, jolene" schtick.

Although I suppose that all presenters have had their "thing" over the years. Terry Wogan with his TOGs and Janet and John, Steve Wright with "serious jockin, no G"....

RaraRachael · 02/03/2026 11:33

Oh yes that laugh. Never heard anyone laugh like that IRL