Ken Bruce. A calm oasis...

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I did the weekly shop, this morning. And as is normal now, found the whole experience quite unsettling. But the drive to and from the supermarket, was like a warm hug. No mention of coronavirus, or impending doom...Just the calming voice of Mr Bruce...I could almost pretend that all is well with the world....What's your happy place, in these uncertain times?

Yes, agree that Ken Bruce is so calming at this time. Also find Steve Wright reassuring too. Selfishly, I hope neither have any time off planned soon!

I think it's the a taste of normality he brings, when nothing else feels normal...

Although, with the greatest of respect, I have to disagree about Steve Wright.....Shudder

My abiding memory of this time in years to come will be hearing Popmaster while doing a jigsaw.

Love Ken Bruce. And strangely find Jeremy Vine quite comforting too

How lovely!
Jeremy Vine, is a little coronavirus heavy, at the moment. Not a single mention on the Ken Bruce show. Just the same warmth and wit, as always. Best broadcaster at the BBC

Wish Ken was on all day. Wish SW wasn't on at all.

Love you Ken

Agreed. He makes everything feel alright to me.

Yes there’s definitely something about Ken Bruce. Very comforting presence.

I want to say safe pair of hands, but that sounds a bit wet, doing the man a disservice. Perhaps very talented broadcaster is better.

It's just me and Radio 2 in the office these days. It's like having a friend round for two and a half hours when Ken is on. He's been with me in several MRI machines too. A true Master of his Art!

I agree. I also get the same uplift from Liza Tarbuck on Saturday.

Sara Cox has stayed crazily upbeat during this whole time, which is great as well.

I'm not a fan of Steve Wright at all.....

Is he broadcasting from home ?

I agree about Ken and strangely like a previous poster also fund Steve W comforting too having g not listened to his show for years.
I’ve also been listening to Scala radio too which had been excellent.

We mostly listen to Absolute radio, at home, as Ds likes the music, but I must admit I look forward to the weekly drive to enjoy Ken's show

Yes, Ken is at home. His first show from there sounded 'odd' but he's back in the swing now!

I LOVE Ken's show. The number of people IRL that listen to Popmaster is brilliant. I have converted many over the years.

I just miss the partnership with Lynne

100% with you on the Ken Bruce love. In fact, I may treat myself to some extra Ken Bruce by listening to mornings I've missed. I also miss Lynne.

The only thing as comforting is watching Dinnerladies. Now that I think about it, there are similar stoic good-humoured "let's just keep going and find the small joys where we can" attitudes in both.

Love dinnerladies! I rewatch the boxset often. Victoria Wood was a wonderful writer

Oh I love Ken. Especially when he gently chides a Popmaster contestant for procrastination.
And I thoroughly enjoy Lisa Tarbuck and Johnnie Walker.

I have to agree. Don’t usually listen to him but switched on ten mins before Jeremy and thought ooh I’ll listen to him again, so calming! Have to say Sara Cox great too, playing some great music this last few weeks

TSSDNCOP, DH has converted whole offices over the years to Popmaster - to the extent that one of his colleagues was on it a while back! Everything stops for coffee and Popmaster. I believe they’re all still listening while WFH and discuss it during important Zoom conferences.......

I’m an inveterate R4 listener but am joining DH for coffee and Popmaster every morning, and I’m insisting he listens to The Archers (incidentally also a covid free zone, for now at least) with me every evening with a glass of wine.

I have to ask, what on earth is TSSDNCOP??

It's someones user name.
They have posted on your thread.

I hate popmaster, it’s the noise at it counts down the seconds. I have to turn it off

I love Ken too. I visit building sites for work and everything stops for pop master!