To be bemused by Radio 2 today?

I can’t stand RR, I find him both boring and irritating. Other stations are available, I like our local BBC for weekend mornings and weekday afternoons, Boom Radio if I’m at home (can’t get digital radio in my car).

I think Sally Traffic is fun interacting with Dermot and with Rylan.

I find it strange that radio 2 gives shows to people like Vernon Kay and RR and even Jeremy Vine who aren't known for radio but for their personality. I know that radio 2 is completely computer playlist controlled, but I want a DJ who interacts with the music as well as talking about whatever. Frank Skinner on Absolute Radio is a pain for that.

Plus how on earth is it Zoe Ball still in a job, she is self indulgence and dull. Sadly, Sarah Cox is going down that route.

If you want to contrast my first paragraph with people who do interact look at Ryland and Tarbuck! Both personalities before getting the gig, but play music they like

To be fair, Romesh does have a genuine interest and knowledge of music. It’s certainly not the type of music you’d find on radio 2 on a Saturday morning though.
I’m a big fan of Romesh in general though, and don’t find him egotistical or boring.

Rylan is ok, not a fan of Liza Tarbuck so I don’t tend to tune in when she’s on. The rest only only catch intermittently when I’ve left the radio on for the dog and not turned it off when I get home.

I never quite got the love for Ken Bruce and all the weeping and wailing when he left.
Popmaster is well past its sell by date but the TV version is beyond dire.

As a northerner I welcomed regional accents but I really hate the way some of the presenters lay it on and how Paddy McGuinness appears to make himself sound as stupid as possible.

Though I wouldn't welcome a return to the false, high pitched, perceived as posh way of speaking from the fifties (even QE11 toned it down over the years) I'd listen to it a lot more if they didn't keep assaulting my ears with their poor way of speaking.

The glottal stop is alive and well and living on Radio 2. Go*a beer bi of bu*er on your bread, mae?

People prefer different types of presenters. If you like Lisa Tarbuck, it’s likely that RR won’t be for you and visa-versa.
I think Sally really holds her own and I love the fact she’s not all gushy, saying everything and everyone is wonderful , even to the celebs being interviewed. Credit to her.

Terry wogan was brilliant and used to have me in fits of giggles when driving
I like Rylan too, he’s got good rapport
I actually like Jeremy Vine, I like some of the guests, and he plays some good music from the past, The Chain was on when I switched on one day last week … the beat Fleetwood Mac song IMO

‘And a big hello to Gaz, Den and Ron, and everyone else who knows me.’ Piss off.

Yes, that used to really irritate me too.

I always felt that Ken sounded less than thrilled when they reeled of a list of the world and its dog at the end of the quiz. 😆

I was at the dentist having a horrible filling replacement done, so was trapped in The Chair. They had Greatest Hits Radio on; it was that pop master quiz by Ken Bruce that he’s so territorial about, where listeners ring in (which in itself needs banning) and have to, for example, name three hits by The Nolans. I was forced to listen to the whole stultifying thing. And the dentist, whose hand was in my mouth, was joining in.

‘And a big hello to Gaz, Den and Ron, and everyone else who knows me.’ Piss off.

Tony Prince, Dave Cash, the list of real DJs goes on.

@twilightcafe 😅 he definitely does like to tell us and all his guests!

But I think he is so marvellous that I can just about forgive him.

Totally agree. He's very natural and genuine. He does great interviews as he comes across as caring about the people he's talking to.

What about Rylan though? I love him and his music and his calls to his Mum. He’s a real feel good sort of presenter

Sara Cox - great

Rylan (especially when talking with his mum) - great

Trevor Nelson - great (coz of the music)

Scott Mills - dreadful taste in music (cheesy, naff shit)

Vernon - bearable

I've been a loyal listener of Robert Elms on Radio London for over 20 years.

But I wish he'd stop shoehorning endless brags about his penthouse Barbican flat into his shows.

I feel they are trying to be like Steve Wright and his possie (sp?). Back in the 80s it was a really new, amusing thing to hear on Radio 1. Loved his show as a teenager. It worked on Radio 2 because those of us who grew up with him followed him across. But he's no longer with us and so we get a not very funny comedian and a travel announcer (who isn't very good at her job).

I think Rylan is a natural & I like Michael Ball on Sunday Lovesongs, although he can be a tad schmalzy. Sarah Cox is great. I don’t know what it is about him but I really can’t be doing with OJ Borg. When Richie Anderson covered a show, I actually thought he was pretty good. Can’t listen to RR & his show is 3 hours! Gary Davis is good but he shouts!

Ah, yes, Kid Jensen, Emperor Rosko!

That was back when the BBC had their stupid broadcasting monopoly over the airwaves.

I was just a little kid but I remember them - and the twiddling of the dial at night on my cheap old transistor radio under the covers.

Long ago being a DJ was a thing. As a PP said, they had a great knowledge of music so could carry out insightful interviews using that knowledge.

Now it's comedians and TV presenters who haven't a clue about decent music.

I'm just waiting for Michael McIntyre to get a show - then you won't see me for dust.

Totally agree.

the Janice/Janine really isn’t funny

Terry’s chat wasn’t all about himself, the listeners (TOGS), were a key part of the show.

Terry did chatter away a lot, but he had the gift of being truly entertaining.

I have a short journey to work in the car (10 minutes) and it coincides with Scott Mills' easiest quiz of the week. I used to enjoy answering the questions but the inane chat with the contestants which is getting longer and longer now means the quiz hasn't started by the time I arrive at work. I turn it off now as I can't bear listening to their drivel.

I don't listen to Romesh and I can't switch off Michelle Visage quick enough.

Tony Blackburn is still doing that on R2, very quick link (usually one of his awful jokes) between songs.