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To think that Radio 2 isn't really demonstrating gender equality?

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tiddlersuan · 14/02/2018 16:08

First time poster but long time lurker (well since the 2am feeds started with DD at any rate which is when I mostly read the aibu posts)...just a thought that has been crossing my mind of late since being on mat leave and listening to radio 2 for large portions of the day; given the current dialogue about gender inequality be it pay or lack of women in top jobs etc, aibu to think that Radio 2 is pretty appalling given that of it's five main 'prime time' daytime shows they are all male presenters who have been in posts for years now?
I appreciate they all have followings of (potentially) different demographics and I myself like listening to two shows in particular, but to be honest I am pretty bored with some of the presenters and find the likes of Sarah Cox, Jo Whiley, Fearne Cotton, Zoe Ball and Liza Tarbuck both refreshing and entertaining (and yes I know that four out of these five have their own shows but they are either once a week on a Saturday or late evening/night time).
I'm not saying that the male presenters aren't any good at their jobs, but these women are just as good (if not better impo) and yet from 6:30am-7pm there are no female presenters Hmm.
Just wondered if this had crossed anyone elses minds or if I simply have too much thinking time on my hands atm...

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Lonegirl · 16/02/2018 19:55

Sara Cox is far better than Evans. Show is about the listeners and guests, not her. Loved Michael Ball when he stood in for Ken, but also like Ken so replace Steve Wright with Michael. Prefer Vanessa to professional “Devil’s Advocate” Vine. Keep Mayo. Don’t let Fearne anywhere near. I think Jo will be good with Simon. Equal male/female in prime time.
I also think Sara has the potential to develop into another Wogan. She and Michael Ball are so disarming and interested in people and both play good music (& don’t talk over it)!

Ihatebuildabear · 16/02/2018 20:10

Inspired by this thread I put 6 music on today. Much better music.

FuzzyCustard · 16/02/2018 20:14

Jeremy Vine SHOUTS ALL THE TIME. I don't know why.

Ihatebuildabear · 16/02/2018 20:17

I loathe Steve Wright but the Jeremy Vine impersonator on the Steve Wright show is hilarious.

York27 · 16/02/2018 21:33

Jeremy Vine is the bestSmile

NomDePrune · 17/02/2018 21:10

Also, if you can't bear Steve Wright you may like Radcliffe and Maconie on Bbc6, 1-4pm.
You're all moaning about radio 2, as if you have to listen to the same station all day!

10thingsIhateAboutTheDailyMail · 17/02/2018 22:15

I can never find radio 6, it never appears as an option anywhere on FM

My car and radio at home are 15yrs old, so pre-digital, guess that is it

Bunnyjo · 17/02/2018 22:18

Alas, I do not have the luxury of DAB radio at work. Living in Cumbria means commercial radio options are very limited too.

NomDePrune · 17/02/2018 23:52

Fair point, bbc6 is digital only. But you can get it via a radio app, on digital tv or online. I know that doesn't help for car listeners. I turn to radio 4 when driving.

LadyKyliePonsonbyFarquhar · 18/02/2018 08:15

I agree with pp that the Jeremy Vine impersonator is v funny. We could have him instead of the real JV.

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