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Post by kerouac on Nov 8, 2019 18:37:23 GMT
Is that a first....!!!!?
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Post by maninasuitcase on Nov 8, 2019 18:38:47 GMT
Depends. Was it a sport reference or a downfall of an empire one? |
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Post by Goonie on Nov 8, 2019 19:04:24 GMT
I think I recall You and Yours or was it bizarrely Women's Hour played this as it was the most downloaded/streamed item on the old Radio Iplayer Felt a wee tear come to my eye there |
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Post by kerouac on Nov 8, 2019 19:14:08 GMT
It’s a sign I tell thee....
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Post by wuzza on Nov 8, 2019 19:51:40 GMT
Was Joe Grundy a closet Stoke fan and it’s only just been mentioned at his funeral ??
(and yes I do sometimes listen to The Archers 🤫)
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Post by kerouac on Nov 8, 2019 20:10:15 GMT
That made me laugh...!
The Archers is woeful but for some strange reason find myself listening to it constantly muttering to myself what a pile of old horse shit if is!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 20:10:18 GMT
Was Joe Grundy a closet Stoke fan and it’s only just been mentioned at his funeral ?? (and yes I do sometimes listen to The Archers 🤫) I reckon Jazzer could be a Stokie. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 20:11:10 GMT
That made me laugh...! The Archers is woeful but for some strange reason find myself listening to it constantly muttering to myself what a pile of old horse shit if is! I know! I've even been known to listen to the podcast to catch up. |
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Post by ursems2boots on Nov 8, 2019 20:18:49 GMT
Justin Elliott big mates with Tony Scholes
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Post by wuzza on Nov 8, 2019 20:23:05 GMT
That bloke Jakob whose currently giving Kate one could be a member of the Scandinavian Supporters Club !
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Post by Goonie on Nov 8, 2019 20:23:21 GMT
That made me laugh...! The Archers is woeful but for some strange reason find myself listening to it constantly muttering to myself what a pile of old horse shit if is! I know! I've even been known to listen to the podcast to catch up. My wife is addicted but I have successfully weaned myself off and remain clean for over 6 months now My whole sense of well-being is now greatly uplifted |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 20:24:52 GMT
I just wonder if about 99% of this MB haven't got a flaming clue what this is all about.
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Post by Goonie on Nov 8, 2019 20:26:28 GMT
I just wonder if about 99% of this MB haven't got a flaming clue what this is all about. I imagine most would listen to Radio 4 and think it was part of an Open University production 😁 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 20:29:07 GMT
I just wonder if about 99% of this MB haven't got a flaming clue what this is all about. I imagine most would listen to Radio 4 and think it was part of an Open University production 😁 If like me you work from home, you can only take so much of Radio 1 & 2. Classic FM provides some relief, but even that can get repetitive. Radio 4 really does provide some interesting stuff (amongst the dross and The Archers). |
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Post by wuzza on Nov 8, 2019 20:32:51 GMT
I’m addicted to Radio 4 - you just never know what’s coming next.
I draw the line at Woman’s Hour though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 20:32:54 GMT
Planetrock announced O'Neill's arrival this afternoon.... pandering to their Irish listeners no doubt
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 20:49:49 GMT
I’m addicted to Radio 4 - you just never know what’s coming next. I draw the line at Woman’s Hour though. The odd thing is also - the shipping forecast. After hearing it a million times, I still like the tune that they play . Is it called Sailing Away, or something like that. Then listening to the names of all those places that I have no idea where they are. Rockhall, Fisher, Finistare, Mallin , Hebrides, Bailey ....... Names that I heard when i was small kid. Imagining small fishing boats out at sea in stormy weather.
These boats must have GPS, Radar and all the gear, but they must listen to the forecast.
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Post by wuzza on Nov 8, 2019 20:53:26 GMT
I’m addicted to Radio 4 - you just never know what’s coming next. I draw the line at Woman’s Hour though. The odd thing is also - the shipping forecast. After hearing it a million times, I still like the tune that they play . Is it called Sailing Away, or something like that. Then listening to the names of all those places that I have no idea where they are. Rockhall, Fisher, Finistare, Mallin , Hebrides, Bailey ....... Names that I heard when i was small kid. Imagining small fishing boats out at sea in stormy weather. Don’t worry about it mate you are not alone - I’ve actually read a whole book about the shipping forecast !! Some bloke who went on tour and visited a place in each area. |
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Post by kerouac on Nov 8, 2019 21:20:19 GMT
I’m addicted to Radio 4 - you just never know what’s coming next. I draw the line at Woman’s Hour though. The odd thing is also - the shipping forecast. After hearing it a million times, I still like the tune that they play . Is it called Sailing Away, or something like that. Then listening to the names of all those places that I have no idea where they are. Rockhall, Fisher, Finistare, Mallin , Hebrides, Bailey ....... Names that I heard when i was small kid. Imagining small fishing boats out at sea in stormy weather.
These boats must have GPS, Radar and all the gear, but they must listen to the forecast.
Sailing By by the great Ronald Binge...! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 21:21:16 GMT
Going back to The Archers. Somehow the world was a different place without old Walter Gabriel. A bit like when John Arlott left the scene on TMS.
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Post by premrandallsbday on Nov 8, 2019 21:28:26 GMT
Can I recommend the 10 part documentary just aired at 1.45 (after World at One) about Tunnel 29 which was dug under the Berlin Wall. Each episode 15 minutes long and a fascinating insight into the degree of desperation, courage and perseverance of East Germans prepared to risk everything to escape their predicament in Communist run East Berlin
Could do with a bit of the same spirit on this Forum sometimes!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 21:37:59 GMT
Going back to The Archers. Somehow the world was a different place without old Walter Gabriel. A bit like when John Arlott left the scene on TMS. I know that I have just quoted myself (Bad form and all that) but John Arlott was amazing.
Even the most ardent cricket lover will admit that there are times when cricket can become extremely boring. More so years ago, than these days. Matches did actually last five days back then (often)..... if a team "puts the shutters up" to play the game out for a draw. John would then just give basic info "Illingworth bowls to (whoever), plays it back down the wicket, no run" he would at this point go back to his earlier commentary about a pidgeon performing some antics or other in front of the pavilion. If he had a dog to comment on, even better.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Nov 8, 2019 21:43:11 GMT
Can I recommend the 10 part documentary just aired at 1.45 (after World at One) about Tunnel 29 which was dug under the Berlin Wall. Each episode 15 minutes long and a fascinating insight into the degree of desperation, courage and perseverance of East Germans prepared to risk everything to escape their predicament in Communist run East Berlin Could do with a bit of the same spirit on this Forum sometimes! There's no escape from this forum!  |
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Post by premrandallsbday on Nov 8, 2019 22:05:41 GMT
Can I recommend the 10 part documentary just aired at 1.45 (after World at One) about Tunnel 29 which was dug under the Berlin Wall. Each episode 15 minutes long and a fascinating insight into the degree of desperation, courage and perseverance of East Germans prepared to risk everything to escape their predicament in Communist run East Berlin Could do with a bit of the same spirit on this Forum sometimes! There's no escape from this forum! |
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Post by premrandallsbday on Nov 8, 2019 22:08:53 GMT
There's no escape from this forum! Well if MON doesn’t turn this around by Christmas I’m planning an escape tunnel - who’s in? Starting in opposition goalmouth - we shouldn’t get disturbed there and planning to come out down by the incinerator |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Nov 8, 2019 22:14:04 GMT
Well if MON doesn’t turn this around by Christmas I’m planning an escape tunnel - who’s in? Starting in opposition goalmouth - we shouldn’t get disturbed there and planning to come out down by the incinerator Depends if we're kicking towards the Boothen End or Southstand!  |
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Post by Goonie on Nov 8, 2019 22:24:36 GMT
I imagine most would listen to Radio 4 and think it was part of an Open University production 😁 If like me you work from home, you can only take so much of Radio 1 & 2. Classic FM provides some relief, but even that can get repetitive. Radio 4 really does provide some interesting stuff (amongst the dross and The Archers). I used to be a 4 Extra friend but the repeated repeats eroded my interest Despite that some radio output is world class |
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Post by premrandallsbday on Nov 8, 2019 22:45:21 GMT
Well if MON doesn’t turn this around by Christmas I’m planning an escape tunnel - who’s in? Starting in opposition goalmouth - we shouldn’t get disturbed there and planning to come out down by the incinerator Depends if we're kicking towards the Boothen End or Southstand! I’m planning to smuggle the spoil out under Sam Vokes shirt...shouldn’t be hard. Shame Charlie Adam and John Parkin have gone |
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Post by cooper67 on Nov 8, 2019 22:50:35 GMT
Can I recommend the 10 part documentary just aired at 1.45 (after World at One) about Tunnel 29 which was dug under the Berlin Wall. Each episode 15 minutes long and a fascinating insight into the degree of desperation, courage and perseverance of East Germans prepared to risk everything to escape their predicament in Communist run East Berlin Could do with a bit of the same spirit on this Forum sometimes! If you haven't time to listen it's on the BBC news website in the long reads. Great story. |
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Post by premrandallsbday on Nov 8, 2019 22:52:54 GMT
Can I recommend the 10 part documentary just aired at 1.45 (after World at One) about Tunnel 29 which was dug under the Berlin Wall. Each episode 15 minutes long and a fascinating insight into the degree of desperation, courage and perseverance of East Germans prepared to risk everything to escape their predicament in Communist run East Berlin Could do with a bit of the same spirit on this Forum sometimes! If you haven't time to listen it's on the BBC news website in the long reads. Great story. It’s also on BBC Sounds as a download |
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