Allen Fleckney on Atlantic FM! - Radio

bcradio · 19-10-2009, 21:40

After his sad and rather acrimonious departure from Pirate FM, the radio broadcast legend that is Allen Fleckney is back!

Yes, thats right, he is covering for Dom James on next weeks Atlantic FM Breakfast from 6am-10am!

Cornish listeners can tune in on 105.1 or 107.0 FM or outside of the region (or in) at http://www.atlantic.fm

By the way, I am in no way connected with Atlantic FM, thought id pass the message....

The playlist aint too bad either, give it a listen!

Mapperley Ridge · 20-10-2009, 07:24

You're really not connected with the rado station? C'mon!

Good on ya but I smell a PR!

bcradio · 20-10-2009, 09:05

Nope, not connected.

Several people have wondered where he will be next so I thought I would mention it.

Mapperley Ridge · 20-10-2009, 09:08

Fair play - I really do mean it. Alan's one of the good guys - and it's nice to see him back on air.

Roger Merrett · 20-10-2009, 18:43

Is there a thread here about Allen Fleckney's "sad and acrimonious" departure from Pirate? I can't recall seeing one.

Mapperley Ridge · 20-10-2009, 20:18

I wouldn't have thought so. I'd imagine there'd be legal issues with such a thread.

FusionLad · 20-10-2009, 21:27

So can anyone spill the beans, or at least give us a clue?

Can't wait to hear him again though. Used to listen to him before networking on Plymouth Sound.

andy.saunders · 20-10-2009, 22:05

I worked on a RSL with Allen, really nice bloke, also Al Kelly

bcradio · 21-10-2009, 13:18

Fans of both Allen and Pirate on facebook will know what I mean, it sadly ended up turning into a quite public row that did no one favours.

Aaron James · 21-10-2009, 14:54

Yep- though talking of radio presenters, Dave Gould on Radio Pembrokeshire is also worth a listen

I'm looking forward to hearing Allen again.

Dave FM · 21-10-2009, 15:44

Pirate FM's facebook claims they wanted him to stay, they offered him a contract but he chose to leave.

Fleckers is a legend, but he's a Pirate FM legend. Shame

psych out · 29-10-2009, 10:58

I thought I hadn't heard Allen on Pirate for weeks and thought he had gone off sick. Fleckers was easily the best presenter Pirate had, a genuinely funny and spontaneous guy with a keen sense of humour. Some of the off the cuff remarks he made on air were frequently very funny.

Well, that doesn't leave the good ship Pirate with much of a crew does it? The accomplished presenter "Buccaneer" Bob at breakfast saddled with a bunch of very mediochre young presenters that have only broadcast on commercial radio at Pirate Towers.

Now that I know that Allen has gone to Atlantic I will tune in to his shows there.

James30 · 30-10-2009, 03:05

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Originally Posted by psych out

I thought I hadn't heard Allen on Pirate for weeks and thought he had gone off sick. Fleckers was easily the best presenter Pirate had, a genuinely funny and spontaneous guy with a keen sense of humour. Some of the off the cuff remarks he made on air were frequently very funny.

Well, that doesn't leave the good ship Pirate with much of a crew does it? The accomplished presenter "Buccaneer" Bob at breakfast saddled with a bunch of very mediochre young presenters that have only broadcast on commercial radio at Pirate Towers.

Now that I know that Allen has gone to Atlantic I will tune in to his shows there.

I met Allen on a visit to Pirate FM about 10 years ago and he gave me and a few others a tour of the Pirate FM building.

He was a 'swing' presenter back then, but it wasn't long before he was full time.

I remember Pirate FM were doing stuff like 'lost pet' announcements and home shopping features (this was before ebay was big over here) something local you rarely hear on Radio nowadays.

papadontpreach · 10-11-2009, 00:05

After their last poor rajar result, and the current bland output, how can they turn it around, they used to be a high hours station, but their current repetative playlist has caused them a major problem, can it inprove?

bcradio · 13-11-2009, 14:50

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Originally Posted by papadontpreach

After their last poor rajar result, and the current bland output, how can they turn it around, they used to be a high hours station, but their current repetative playlist has caused them a major problem, can it inprove?

Don't forget their live output is down 30 percent (and is a mere 4 hours on sundays).

I know of several people that are getting fed up of Pirate (especially since Allen Fleckney left) and have switched over to Atlantic which have a superb playlist, great (and very friendly) presenters, and are live a lot more than Pirate.

For me, there needs to be a management overhaul- thats my opinion. It looks like Pirate are a sinking ship.

papadontpreach · 13-11-2009, 17:43

4 hours on a Sunday thats a disgrace, Atlantic do 12,
I agree more and more people have got Atlantic on in the shops, and thier last rajar was up

, and Pirates way down,

Pirate FM has lots its sparkle.

bcradio · 13-11-2009, 19:30

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Originally Posted by papadontpreach

4 hours on a Sunday thats a disgrace, Atlantic do 12,
I agree more and more people have got Atlantic on in the shops, and thier last rajar was up

, and Pirates way down,

Pirate FM has lots its sparkle.

Is it 12? I thought that 6am-8am sundays was voicetracked making it 10. I may be wrong.. im not up at that time!

Where's Pirate FM on this stormy evening? Matt Bunt is live on Atlantic FM til late to keep people up to date with the weather, Pirate have a Voicetracked KLJ. Poor show...

Paulrobbo_k · 13-11-2009, 22:28

BCRadio - would be interested to know why you like to knock Pirate on forums like this... however when wanting experience at local radio who gave you the opportunity?

Breizh · 14-11-2009, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Paulrobbo_k

would be interested to know why you like to knock Pirate on forums like this...

Irrespective of personal subjective arguments, the poster was right to question the principle of a local radio, which is not serving its community in such exceptional weather. It is not just Pirate, but many other stations too, where those in charge see short term economies as the way to go, rather than developing any long term strategy whatsoever. I've known station managers rubbing their hands in glee at filling up the airwaves with cheaply sold adverts/sponsorship deals, who do not care or have any idea about programming, whether we are talking music, presentation or news. But why should they when they don't listen to output anyway and it is the monthly income now that counts for them? And in two years time they'll be out running a phone shop, bar or loan company.

As for networks, to call these stations local is a joke. Snow in Scotland, storms in Cornwall... while in London it's quite pleasant and so they are automatically detached from local needs. Without wishing to get all nostalgic, I remember in the old days what a fine job Plymouth Sound used to do when snow hit Dartmoor in the seventies. Immediate response - no voice tracking saying what a nice day it is or there may be some snow later. An obligation at the time, yes, but the people who worked there were committed to "being useful" and not just providing the same fill ins you hear on any other station.

I am not naive enough to believe local commercial radio today is a public service, as commercial is the key word, but so many stations lack any vision with the future looking increasingly bleak for those working in the sector and long term commitment by investors, staff ... and listeners no longer applicable.

Aaron James · 14-11-2009, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Paulrobbo_k

BCRadio - would be interested to know why you like to knock Pirate on forums like this... however when wanting experience at local radio who gave you the opportunity?

I also did work experience at Pirate, something I am of course grateful for, but I can't help agreeing with BCRadio.

bcradio · 14-11-2009, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Paulrobbo_k

BCRadio - would be interested to know why you like to knock Pirate on forums like this... however when wanting experience at local radio who gave you the opportunity?

You must have me mistaken PaulRobbo- ive never worked at Pirate FM....

Aaron James · 14-11-2009, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Aaron James

Yep- though talking of radio presenters, Dave Gould on Radio Pembrokeshire is also worth a listen

I'm looking forward to hearing Allen again.

Another presenter thats definately worth a listen, Victoria Leigh's breeze. I really like that. What cornish radio presenters do we enjoy here?

papadontpreach · 15-11-2009, 01:38

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Originally Posted by Aaron James

Another presenter thats definately worth a listen, Victoria Leigh's breeze. I really like that. What cornish radio presenters do we enjoy here?

I have to agree Victoria is a great presenter, I hope the new listeners to the station give her the respect she deserves, a class act, I reallly like like listening to her,

Good luck Atlantic, you are on the up.

Aaron James · 15-11-2009, 12:03

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Originally Posted by papadontpreach

I have to agree Victoria is a great presenter, I hope the new listeners to the station give her the respect she deserves, a class act, I reallly like like listening to her,

Good luck Atlantic, you are on the up.

And a very nice and genuine person too, when i was unwell the other day she left a message on my wall wishing for a good recovery

Atlantic, to be fair easily have the best evening show out of Pirate and BBC RC too.

FusionLad · 15-11-2009, 12:30

Atlantic probably have one of the the best and original shows in the UK, especially for a local station!

19-10-2009, 21:40	#1
bcradio Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Services: Freeview Posts: 31	Allen Fleckney on Atlantic FM! After his sad and rather acrimonious departure from Pirate FM, the radio broadcast legend that is Allen Fleckney is back! Yes, thats right, he is covering for Dom James on next weeks Atlantic FM Breakfast from 6am-10am! Cornish listeners can tune in on 105.1 or 107.0 FM or outside of the region (or in) at http://www.atlantic.fm By the way, I am in no way connected with Atlantic FM, thought id pass the message.... The playlist aint too bad either, give it a listen! Last edited by bcradio : 19-10-2009 at 21:41. Reason: error in typing

10-11-2009, 00:05	#14
papadontpreach Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cornwall Services: Sky HD Sky plus Tivo Pansonic dmr e400, Dmr e95 Posts: 237	Pirate FM... what next After their last poor rajar result, and the current bland output, how can they turn it around, they used to be a high hours station, but their current repetative playlist has caused them a major problem, can it inprove?

20-10-2009, 07:24	#2
Mapperley Ridge Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,134	You're really not connected with the rado station? C'mon! Good on ya but I smell a PR!

20-10-2009, 09:05	#3
bcradio Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Services: Freeview Posts: 31	Nope, not connected. Several people have wondered where he will be next so I thought I would mention it.

20-10-2009, 09:08	#4
Mapperley Ridge Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,134	Fair play - I really do mean it. Alan's one of the good guys - and it's nice to see him back on air.

20-10-2009, 18:43	#5
Roger Merrett Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cheltenham and Frankfurt Posts: 234	Is there a thread here about Allen Fleckney's "sad and acrimonious" departure from Pirate? I can't recall seeing one.

20-10-2009, 20:18	#6
Mapperley Ridge Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,134	I wouldn't have thought so. I'd imagine there'd be legal issues with such a thread.

20-10-2009, 21:27	#7
FusionLad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Plymouth, Devon Services: Sky+ HD, Sky Broadband Posts: 1,167	So can anyone spill the beans, or at least give us a clue? Can't wait to hear him again though. Used to listen to him before networking on Plymouth Sound.

20-10-2009, 22:05	#8
andy.saunders Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 244	I worked on a RSL with Allen, really nice bloke, also Al Kelly

21-10-2009, 13:18	#9
bcradio Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Services: Freeview Posts: 31	Fans of both Allen and Pirate on facebook will know what I mean, it sadly ended up turning into a quite public row that did no one favours.

21-10-2009, 14:54	#10
Aaron James Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	Yep- though talking of radio presenters, Dave Gould on Radio Pembrokeshire is also worth a listen I'm looking forward to hearing Allen again.

21-10-2009, 15:44	#11
Dave FM Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,011	Pirate FM's facebook claims they wanted him to stay, they offered him a contract but he chose to leave. Fleckers is a legend, but he's a Pirate FM legend. Shame

29-10-2009, 10:58	#12
psych out Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 226	I thought I hadn't heard Allen on Pirate for weeks and thought he had gone off sick. Fleckers was easily the best presenter Pirate had, a genuinely funny and spontaneous guy with a keen sense of humour. Some of the off the cuff remarks he made on air were frequently very funny. Well, that doesn't leave the good ship Pirate with much of a crew does it? The accomplished presenter "Buccaneer" Bob at breakfast saddled with a bunch of very mediochre young presenters that have only broadcast on commercial radio at Pirate Towers. Now that I know that Allen has gone to Atlantic I will tune in to his shows there.

13-11-2009, 17:43	#16
papadontpreach Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cornwall Services: Sky HD Sky plus Tivo Pansonic dmr e400, Dmr e95 Posts: 237	4 hours on a Sunday thats a disgrace, Atlantic do 12, I agree more and more people have got Atlantic on in the shops, and thier last rajar was up , and Pirates way down, Pirate FM has lots its sparkle.

13-11-2009, 22:28	#18
Paulrobbo_k Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 81	BCRadio - would be interested to know why you like to knock Pirate on forums like this... however when wanting experience at local radio who gave you the opportunity?

15-11-2009, 12:30	#25
FusionLad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Plymouth, Devon Services: Sky+ HD, Sky Broadband Posts: 1,167	Atlantic probably have one of the the best and original shows in the UK, especially for a local station!