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Scott Mills

111 replies

Autumnnewname · 24/11/2022 15:20

I was never a huge fan of Steve Wright and he certainly had a lot of detractors.

However, careful what you wish for

Scott Mills is sooo dull

I can't believe that he was the best replacement for Steve wright.

OJ Borg was a fantastic stand in but now this is mind numbingly boring. Thank god it's only 2 hours

Any suggestions for a good show in the afternoon?

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doris9034 · 25/11/2022 12:41

doris9034 · 25/11/2022 12:40

It'll probably show my age, but the best Radio 2 line up was Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Jimmy Young, Ed Stuart and John Dunn!! I know, no female presenters, but this was proper radio!!

Oh no - not John Dunn, Johnny Walker!

Autumnnewname · 25/11/2022 14:20

doris9034 · 25/11/2022 12:40

It'll probably show my age, but the best Radio 2 line up was Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce, Jimmy Young, Ed Stuart and John Dunn!! I know, no female presenters, but this was proper radio!!

I have vague childhood memories of

"What's the recipe today Jim". The legal beagle. And waggoners walk Blush

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Jinglejangleyeah · 25/11/2022 14:25

I'm just so glad Steve Wright's gone!! I hated his show and would switch over straight away. Scott is a bit full of himself and talks about himself a lot, I'm hoping he will settle into it in a few weeks/months as it's all still pretty new.

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 14:29

I'm glad Steve and his ' no G ' has gone. Past his sell by date and it was dated. Drove me mad
I like Scott , he plays some good tunes

cobblers123 · 25/11/2022 14:40

doodlyfiddly · 25/11/2022 07:45

I feel the same. I'm sure Scott is a nice bloke, but Radio 2 tried and failed to make him remotely interesting by turning him into Scott 'Tread' Mills. Still dull!
I love Vernon Kay when he takes over Zoe's show!

I wish Vernon had been given the afternoon slot. I don't like Zoe's show and keep it really low just to get time checks but Vernon played much better music when he stood in so I actually turned the radio up in the morning when he was on.

It was bad enough SW yakking over records, I was glad he left but Scot Mills is not a good replacement for me.

Wish Ken was on all day, I will switch off Radio 2 totally if he goes.

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 14:47

I like Vernon, most mumsnetters dont though
His good on the radio
I don't like Zoe much ; I marvel at how much they all earn! It's eye watering amounts

Autumnnewname · 25/11/2022 14:50

I didn't think much of Vernon before but whenever he's been on R2 he's been great

Scott Mills still droning on today about feckin air fryers.

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mrswhiplington · 25/11/2022 14:56

Has he finished mentioning The Treadmill challenge yet? Over and over. I've stopped listening. Had the world and his wife on telling him how wonderful he was. Every day.

MrsJBaptiste · 25/11/2022 15:03

I don't mind Scott, can't stand OJ. I actually quite liked Steve Wright in the background when at work...

Zoe is fine, Sara will do but Ken will always be my favourite ❤️

MarshaMelrose · 25/11/2022 15:10

Sorry but Ken is Terry lite.

Autumnnewname · 25/11/2022 15:15

MarshaMelrose · 25/11/2022 15:10

Sorry but Ken is Terry lite.

Shock
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Workawayxx · 25/11/2022 15:15

I like Scott but preferred a bit of silliness and the bouncing off Chris when he was on R1. It's like they've told him to go serious for the middle aged R2 crowd!!

FeelWellEnoughToTellYou · 25/11/2022 15:23

Vanessa Feltz is my favourite

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 15:29

Vernon is alright on the radio
I don't mind Claudia , but I have to be in the mood for her
Zoe is too bubbly for the mornings
Ken is ace especially pop master

Elderflower14 · 25/11/2022 15:37

Radio 2 made a grave error by never giving Richard Allinson a daytime show.... He was excellent and is great on GH Radio.

JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 25/11/2022 15:45

I'm hoping Scott will settle in and find his way. I used to enjoy him on R1. Even if he doesn't he's inoffensive so I can leave him on, whereas Steve Wright could be very irritating.

I do like Trevor Nelson's show though and I would have liked him in the afternoon. Could have given DJ Spoony the evening slot.

I love Gary Davies but think sounds of the 80s is his place with some cover. He's not so great when he does a long run of cover.

Not sure about Vernon, he can get a bit too much, I like his dance show though.

And although Rylan has really grown on me and I do enjoy his Saturday show I don't want him on every weekday. Likewise Liza Tarbuck is brilliant but everyday would be too much.

Can we all agree that Sunday on R2 is dreadful though? Especially as they got rid of pretty much the only half decent DJ in favour of Rob Beckett 😡

jibbe · 25/11/2022 15:51

It’s like listening to paint dry, miss Steve Wright

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 15:59

Sunday on radio two is terrible !
.. I agree there

Remona · 25/11/2022 16:01

I agree that Radio 2 has gone massively downhill. It used to be my go to station but hasn’t been for a long time now.

Zoe Ball is simply awful. She talks a load of tripe trying to come across as young and bubbly but she’s just annoying. When she has guests on, she doesn’t listen to a word they say. She’s dreadful.

Jeremy Vine is another one who doesn’t listen and he’s the very opposite of impartial. I can’t be doing with him. His show is so much better when Vanessa Feltz covers. When he has that doctor on he fawns all over her and she’s dreadful too, patronising and full of herself.

I agree that Rylan and Liza are great on a Saturday but you couldn’t cope with having them on every day.

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 16:11

Rylan is perfect once a week
I love Linda too
It's a fun few hours

Gizlotsmum · 25/11/2022 16:20

Remona · 25/11/2022 07:54

I’m glad it’s not just me. I never liked Scott Mills on Radio 1 - so smug and full of himself. When I heard he was taking over the afternoon slot on Radio 2 I thought it was a huge mistake. I’ve not listened to it nor will I.

He has zero personality. Dull is the word. I just can’t abide him.

It’s like the 10am slot on a Saturday morning. Graham Norton was brilliant. I loved that show. Now I do like Claudia on the whole but it just doesn’t work for me. Far too much waffling on and talking shit. It just irritates me. I don’t listen to that show anymore either.

Not sure if you know but Graham does his weekend show on virgin now

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 16:28

Graham was good on radio two
I haven't heard him on virgin

the80sweregreat · 25/11/2022 16:32

Sara's request show is good fun too

astarsheis · 25/11/2022 16:35

I loved Scott and Chris on Radio 1...however I agree, his Radio 2 show is dull and I don't think he wants to be there.
I miss his naughty laugh. I think he needs a new hype man or woman...just want Chris Stark back.
TBH although I'm 58 I find Radio 2 just a bit dull all-round. I don't like the music.
I still listen to Greg James in the morning but otherwise I'm pretty much back to listening to my music on spotify and a bit of Radio 4 and 5

LiveshipParagon · 25/11/2022 16:38

Scott Mills has always been fucking awful.

is the only entertaining thing he's ever done.