No more Chris Evans radio show
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Is anyone else really fed up with listening to Chris Evans on his Radio 2 show broadcast every day around teatime? I do admit that he can be quite funny at times and I often enjoy the show, but he is no comparison to Johnny Walker surely? |
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What Chris did on Wednesday teatime was unforgivable! He announced the following song - the brilliant 1990s hit by Mark Morrison 'Return of the Mack' - played it for only five seconds, during which my friends and I excitedly turned the sound up so that we could enjoy the song, when suddenly without warning, he cut the record and said smugly "No, don't worry, I am not going to play that!". We turned off the radio in disgust... |
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What gives and why did he start playing the song in the first place? We turned off the radio in disgust and have not switched it on since! Chris Evans is obviously quite full of himself these days and I won’t be listening to his show in the future. Why can’t radio broadcasters play a complete song without ruining it by talking through it or cutting it short? We want to listen to music, not dribs and drabs of sound bites punctuated by inane rambling, jingles and adverts. We want to listen to music and we want to hear the whole song thank you. In this case Chris Evans did more than cut the song short he insulted his audience! By: Ruth, Lancaster, England |
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Strangely, although I used to loathe Chris Evans, now I really like him! I don't find him rude or arrogant at all. He does put alot of himself into his shows, rather than just playing the music, so I suppose you could say he is self obsessed; and he is childish in a way, but that makes the shows fun!
I also admire him to a certain extent; he is living proof of just how much a person can change.
The one who the grumpyoldman & I can't stand in the mornings is Vanessa Feltz. Fortunately we only hear the last half hour, more would drive us to another station. The best word I can come up with is gushing. She just gushes all over the place! Far too much for that time of day. Then there are the updates on what you have missed on the show so far. Grrrrrrr!
I also admire him to a certain extent; he is living proof of just how much a person can change.
The one who the grumpyoldman & I can't stand in the mornings is Vanessa Feltz. Fortunately we only hear the last half hour, more would drive us to another station. The best word I can come up with is gushing. She just gushes all over the place! Far too much for that time of day. Then there are the updates on what you have missed on the show so far. Grrrrrrr!
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grumpyoldwoman - 11-Dec-11 10:18
So glad I found this soundboard, Mr Evans has also ruined my mornings. I drive alot & Terry gave me a great start to the day, now I just end up switching to a CD until Ken comes on. Mr Evans is rude, arrogant, self obssessed, childish & does things only when there is a hidden agenda enabling him to promote himself. Richard Allinson would have been great for the morning slot. Come on Radio 2, get some good presenting back in the mornings & get Saturdays sorted whilst you are at it!
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He is the most irritating man on radio. I used to love Radio2 morning show but detest it now. The only time I listen is when he is on holiday. Please Radio2 give him plenty more of them. If you ever notice he never finishes a record, always interrupting before the end. This is a sure sign he thinks himself more important than the music he plays
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Firstly, "realgrumpyoldwoman" was me; that was how my name was protected but it doesn't work now.
Tommy, I find him quite funny; you obviously don't. We don't all have the same sense of humour; I'll give you that.
As to the charity thing, you could say the same thing about most celebrities who do something for charity. Most of the time we don't know how much they give without publicity; Chris Evans may give quietly or he may not. But at least he does something; many probably do nothing at all.
His listening figures are very good so he must be doing something right. Oh, and I made a mistake; the surprise interview is in fact 3 minutes, not 5.
Tommy, I find him quite funny; you obviously don't. We don't all have the same sense of humour; I'll give you that.
As to the charity thing, you could say the same thing about most celebrities who do something for charity. Most of the time we don't know how much they give without publicity; Chris Evans may give quietly or he may not. But at least he does something; many probably do nothing at all.
His listening figures are very good so he must be doing something right. Oh, and I made a mistake; the surprise interview is in fact 3 minutes, not 5.
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grumpyoldwoman - 6-Jul-11 19:20
I used to hate Chris Evans; being famous really went to his head and he behaved like a spoilt child. He would be the first to admit this, by the way.
However he seems to be living proof that people can change. When he first came to Radio 2 he covered Bank Holidays and much to my surprise I found that I quite enjoyed his shows.
I was a bit dubious about him taking over from the Togmeister (that's Terry Wogan, MikeP) but he has been very good in my opinion. He is a reliable pair of hands, capable of doing 5 minute interviews with a surprise guest and no time to prepare.
His shows are fun and the music is good, and he has just hosted a 4 day fund raising event for Children in Need.
Oh, and when he's on the radio you don't see his "vile" ginger hair or his "paedophile" glasses! (Didn't know that paedophiles wore a special type of glasses; do the police know they are so easy to spot?)
However he seems to be living proof that people can change. When he first came to Radio 2 he covered Bank Holidays and much to my surprise I found that I quite enjoyed his shows.
I was a bit dubious about him taking over from the Togmeister (that's Terry Wogan, MikeP) but he has been very good in my opinion. He is a reliable pair of hands, capable of doing 5 minute interviews with a surprise guest and no time to prepare.
His shows are fun and the music is good, and he has just hosted a 4 day fund raising event for Children in Need.
Oh, and when he's on the radio you don't see his "vile" ginger hair or his "paedophile" glasses! (Didn't know that paedophiles wore a special type of glasses; do the police know they are so easy to spot?)
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realgrumpyoldwoman - 6-Jul-11 06:58
Thanks Alan, I trust that I will never have to listen to him or watch him. Fortunately I am spared the horrors of the so-called 'popular' radio stations when I'm in the UK.
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Who is Chris Evans? He seems to arouse some strong feelings.
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I hate Chris Evans. I now have to listen to my ipod in the car on the way to work. I have tried listening to Smooth but can't stand the adverts. Chris Evans is brash, childish and unintelligent. Some of us would like a gentle voice in the morning. The ignorant things he says had me shouting at the radio so I had to turn off months ago. His sycophantic approach to Moira is ridiculous as she is rubbish in comparison to Alan Deddicoat. I am still bereft after all this time because Terry left. If Evans ever has a stand in to cover they are always better. Steve Wright should also have been gotten rid of years ago. Ken Bruce is the only half decent DJ on Radio 2 during the day.
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I used to dislike him immensely and was gutted when Terry left the show but I have to admit he has grown on me lately. I don't mind him at all anymore.
Those that really dislike him will probably be disappointed to hear that he has increased the breakfast show audience beyond the amount that used to listen to Terry. The show has also won industry awards.
I guess he must be doing something right!
Those that really dislike him will probably be disappointed to hear that he has increased the breakfast show audience beyond the amount that used to listen to Terry. The show has also won industry awards.
I guess he must be doing something right!
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Well said, Chris Evans has completely spoilt listening to Radio 2 for me. I used to listen to nothing but Radio 2 and had switched to Smooth Radio during his show in the morning. To hear him on at other times of the day brings me out in an allergic reaction. I will soon not be able to to tune to Radio 2 just in case. However, if there are others with a similar affliction, may I recommend Smooth Radio - 102.4 - Radio 2 presenters or similar and proper Radio 2 music. Except for the adverts, one wouldn't know you weren't listening to 'old' Radio 2.
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Maybe you shouldn't pick such a rubbish song next time you put a request in to a station, I can't stand Chris Evans but he's just gone up a tiny bit in my estimations for refusing to play your song. Keep listening to R2 you may acquire musical taste!
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If you have a computer you have a choice of about 10,000 radio stations you can listen to from all over the world, if you want to be more sophisticated, you can get an Internet Radio, they start at around £35 but if you are going to listen a lot and you want to enjoy music it's worth buying a superior model, whch would cost you about £150.
That way, you don't have to listen to the likes of Chris Evans, whoever he might be.
That way, you don't have to listen to the likes of Chris Evans, whoever he might be.
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This blithering idiot has ruined my morning radio. The incessant ramblings produced by Evans and his band of imbecilic cronies is beyond a joke. The number of times I have had to hit the "off" button is becoming more and more frequent. If this is the future of radio entertainment, I am off !!! Please radio 2 bring back Zoe Ball or Aled Jones and get some semblance of entertainment back on your station.
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Cant take anymore of Mr Full of Himself - love Radio 2 but like someone said previously I use him like an alarm clock - switch him off when his show starts! Such an unfunny little man! Johnny Walker in the morning would have been fab.
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I know what you mean. At the beginning or end of a song, they always talk over it and it really annoys me because I just want to listen. Sometimes they don't even announce the song title because they either forget or expect everyone to know what it's called.
Chris can be funny, as you said, but it can get too much sometimes.
Chris can be funny, as you said, but it can get too much sometimes.
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lethal transmission - 24-Nov-10 18:38
I`m afraid you are in the minority here pal. The Evans show is booming with record listener figures. I think it`s Smooth Radio you want.
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Why God have you allowed the childish half wit called Chris Evans to be allowed to be famous.He is not funny.He is immature.He is talentless.What is this fixation with children that he has?What on earth is he doing on the radio and television?The answer could be the fact that some so called powerfull person within the BBC allows it to happen.I resent paying the licence fee which pays his salary.I am totally at a loss for words.Just listen to his stupidity on the radio and the television and any right minded person has to agree that he is just a nobody who thinks he is somebody.
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What were the powers that be thinking of when they put Chris Evans on the morning show, he is possibly the worst choice I could imagine. I think the choice is made all the worse by the fact that Terry Wogan was so well suited to job, he was easy going, intelligent, funny and above all entertaining, in fact the exact opposite to Chris Evans. While I appreciate that Terry could not go on forever, I feel replacing him with Chris Evans is such a poor choice. Believe me I have tried listening to his new morning spot but he just grates on the nerves and makes me cringe, in my opinion he is just not up to national radio standard. I am in my 50’s and thought that Radio 2 was intended for people in my age group but now find myself listening to Radio1 in the mornings to avoid the irritation that is Chris Evans.
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I don't mind Chris in the morning to be honest. I was gutted when Terry finally hung up his microphone but Chris is one of the few that could fill those boots. The thing I am most upset about is having to listen to that total pr*ck Simon Mayo on the way home from work. I wish they could have replaced Chris with Jonnie Walker, or alternatively, put Johnny in the morning slot and leave Chris on drive time.
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The Chris Evans show is like an alarm clock to me, as soon as he comes on I switch off.
I used to listen until 0740 and when Terry left he said give Chris a chance.
I tried for a few weeks but I could not stand his shouting and childish presentation.
Why can't we have somebody presenting the breakfast show like Richard Allinson ?
I used to listen until 0740 and when Terry left he said give Chris a chance.
I tried for a few weeks but I could not stand his shouting and childish presentation.
Why can't we have somebody presenting the breakfast show like Richard Allinson ?
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