LBC General Chit-Chat 2 (Part 9) - Radio

Syntax Error · 10-11-2009, 16:28

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Originally Posted by linfran

I thought it was a bit much today when he said Gordon Brown probably thought he'd had an invitation to the Berlin Ball.

Got to agree.

I'm no lover of Gordon Brown, but it sickens me when someone like Nick Ferrari, who was too spineless to run for the London Mayorship, because he was worried about press intrusion into his private life, never ceases to miss an opportunity to attack Mr Brown over really petty & personal issues & give him advice on how he should be running the country.

I want to see Mr Ferrari put up & stand for public office in some capacity, or shut his mouth & carry on with the otherwise excellent job he is doing with the breakfast show.

Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of LC General Chit Chat (Part 8)

gurney-slade · 10-11-2009, 16:40

Ooh, we've been split again.

Running total:

Parts 1-8

2763 pages
68861 posts.

chinchin · 10-11-2009, 16:44

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Originally Posted by gurney-slade

Ooh, we've been split again.

Running total:

Parts 1-8

2763 pages
68861 posts.

Are you still chief Foamar or have I taken over?

gurney-slade · 10-11-2009, 16:57

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Originally Posted by chinchin

Are you still chief Foamar or have I taken over?

No idea, chin. I was quite a few ahead of the pack at one time. Perhaps if His Foamarship is still counting, he could give us an update.

Shirley-Heights · 10-11-2009, 17:12

Ooh err! Part 9 of the thread already? Didn't part 8 only start at the end of August?

Shirley-Heights · 10-11-2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by gurney-slade

No idea, chin. I was quite a few ahead of the pack at one time. Perhaps if His Foamarship is still counting, he could give us an update.

His Foamarship deigns to contact us here directly. Instead he relies on Martin to update us.

coulsdon59 · 10-11-2009, 18:37

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Originally Posted by papillonbleu

So that's H gone until Monday 23rd. The Max on overnight tonight and then Cristo Weds night. He didn't say who's covering after that.

The schedule says Cristo Thurs and Nick M on Mon. I think the rest is a mixture of Cristo/NickM.

The Max is in for Petrie next week, and I see Petrie is in for Jeni on Monday. So Im assuming Jeni is off for the week?

papillonbleu · 10-11-2009, 18:40

Shucks, Part 9 already? This means I am no longer at the helm of LBC Chit Chat. That was quick !!!

Still catching up with H which means daytime LBC rarely gets a look in. Can hardly believe he has had so many calls about X Factor from people who are genuinely aggrieved by the Tintin looky-likey, glue-sniffing Twins not being booted out of X Factor on Sunday. HELLO....?

I despair sometimes.

Edit: Congrats to Syntax Error. You have to do the evil laugh now. Tradition etc.

156418 · 10-11-2009, 19:23

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Originally Posted by coulsdon59

The Max is in for Petrie next week, and I see Petrie is in for Jeni on Monday. So Im assuming Jeni is off for the week?

Yes, Petrie said yesterday that she was covering for Jeni all week

Cayce · 10-11-2009, 19:36

Reply for Sheryl44

Hi, I can't raise your quote as we're now on Part 9 of the thread.
You questioned whether Downing Street would have given permission for the recording between the PM and the guardsman's mother to be made public. I can't see it being remotely possible either.
I wager, The Sun have released this recording with the knowledge that all concerned @ No:10 would dread the thought of courting any further publicity by launching a lawsuit for possible illegalities.

Shirley-Heights · 10-11-2009, 19:54

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Originally Posted by coulsdon59

I see Petrie is in for Jeni on Monday. So Im assuming Jeni is off for the week?

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Originally Posted by 156418

Yes, Petrie said yesterday that she was covering for Jeni all week

Jeni always seems to be off. If she's not ill, she is on holiday.

papillonbleu · 10-11-2009, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Shirley-Heights

Jeni always seems to be off. If she's not ill, she is on holiday.

Perhaps they are all just trying to use up their alloted five weeks holiday. Good that Petrie is covering though, she always sounds much more relaxed in the afternoons.

Mr Draper · 10-11-2009, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Shirley-Heights

Jeni always seems to be off. If she's not ill, she is on holiday.

You're complaining???

Shirley-Heights · 10-11-2009, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Mr Draper

You're complaining???

I quite like Jeni, but not 5 days a week. I'm surprised she has lasted in her current slot this long.

Wolfie Smith · 10-11-2009, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Shirley-Heights

I quite like Jeni, but not 5 days a week. I'm surprised she has lasted in her current slot this long.

I can think of a few suitable candidates who could fill this afternoon slot easily.

chinchin · 10-11-2009, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Wolfie Smith

I can think of a few suitable candidates who could fill this afternoon slot easily.

Don't tell me, now let me think er

spoiler:

Steve Allen?

Shirley-Heights · 10-11-2009, 20:24

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Originally Posted by papillonbleu

Perhaps they are all just trying to use up their alloted five weeks holiday. Good that Petrie is covering though, she always sounds much more relaxed in the afternoons.

I'm confused by this five weeks alloted holiday. I thought LBC presenters were freelance. If so, surely they only get paid for the hours they work, therefore they can take as much or as less holiday as they wish?

grimupnorth · 10-11-2009, 20:29

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Originally Posted by papillonbleu

Perhaps they are all just trying to use up their alloted five weeks holiday. Good that Petrie is covering though, she always sounds much more relaxed in the afternoons.

Maybe. I always thought that LBC presenters invoiced for hours/shows each month and were , essentially, self employed.

CB always used to say if they didn't work they didn't earn.

There may be a provision for them to take a maximum allocation of holiday weeks each year but I would be suprised if the majority of presenters are payed for them.

Having said that, I wouldn't be suprised if, for instance, NF has some built in paid breaks in his contract.

Edit: Much as S-H has just said!

onecitizen · 10-11-2009, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Syntax Error

Got to agree.

I'm no lover of Gordon Brown, but it sickens me when someone like Nick Ferrari, who was too spineless to run for the London Mayorship, because he was worried about press intrusion into his private life, never ceases to miss an opportunity to attack Mr Brown over really petty & personal issues & give him advice on how he should be running the country.

I want to see Mr Ferrari put up & stand for public office in some capacity, or shut his mouth & carry on with the otherwise excellent job he is doing with the breakfast show.

Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of LC General Chit Chat (Part 8)

People tend to forget that Gordon Brown lost a child of his own and even imply that he wouldn't be sympathetic to another parent in the same position is deplorable.
Nick Ferrari and the Sun owe Mr Brown an apology.

Mutleykaz · 10-11-2009, 20:34

Ooer, I'm in the middle of defragging my much fraggled laptop. I thought for a minute I'd defragged the thread too, something only me and Shirl could manage to do!

When I saw post No 1 I felt sure I was responsible!!

Wolfie Smith · 10-11-2009, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Mutleykaz

Ooer, I'm in the middle of defragging my much fraggled laptop. I thought for a minute I'd defragged the thread too, something only me and Shirl could manage to do!

When I saw post No 1 I felt sure I was responsible!!

I was just defragging at the same time and now all my Alison Bell podcasts have been deleted, you've hacked into my computer MK!

Mutleykaz · 10-11-2009, 20:52

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Originally Posted by onecitizen

People tend to forget that Gordon Brown lost a child of his own and even imply that he wouldn't be sympathetic to another parent in the same position is deplorable.
Nick Ferrari and the Sun owe Mr Brown an apology.

I agree. Having read the letter I couldn't see the twenty five spelling mistakes. Brown's handwriting is terrible but what an awful situation he was put in. How can one argue about spelling with a woman who's lost her son?

Downmarket tabloid journalism at it's worst, and The Sun wasn't much better!

Mutleykaz · 10-11-2009, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Wolfie Smith

I was just defragging at the same time and now all my Alison Bell podcasts have been deleted, you've hacked into my computer MK!

Quite possible Wolfie, and I've probably sent you hundreds of pictures of my grandsons! I've probably grounded several Boeing 747 aeroplanes as well with my lack of computer skills.

Wolfie Smith · 10-11-2009, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Mutleykaz

Quite possible Wolfie, and I've probably sent you hundreds of pictures of my grandsons! I've probably grounded several Boeing 747 aeroplanes as well with my lack of computer skills.

Just checked the website and you are named as head of NASA. Only JR and Obama have positions with more responsibility! Oh and Spenceboyle and her website (as usual)

papillonbleu · 10-11-2009, 21:07

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Originally Posted by grimupnorth

Maybe. I always thought that LBC presenters invoiced for hours/shows each month and were , essentially, self employed.

CB always used to say if they didn't work they didn't earn.

There may be a provision for them to take a maximum allocation of holiday weeks each year but I would be suprised if the majority of presenters are payed for them.

Having said that, I wouldn't be suprised if, for instance, NF has some built in paid breaks in his contract.

Edit: Much as S-H has just said!

Until Anthony mentioned the five week holiday thing last week, I had always thought the same, grim. I'm pretty sure he didn't take that much holiday last year so maybe it's a fairly recent arrangement.

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papillonbleu Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 756	Shucks, Part 9 already? This means I am no longer at the helm of LBC Chit Chat. That was quick !!! Still catching up with H which means daytime LBC rarely gets a look in. Can hardly believe he has had so many calls about X Factor from people who are genuinely aggrieved by the Tintin looky-likey, glue-sniffing Twins not being booted out of X Factor on Sunday. HELLO....? I despair sometimes. Edit: Congrats to Syntax Error. You have to do the evil laugh now. Tradition etc.

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Cayce Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 602	Reply for Sheryl44 Hi, I can't raise your quote as we're now on Part 9 of the thread. You questioned whether Downing Street would have given permission for the recording between the PM and the guardsman's mother to be made public. I can't see it being remotely possible either. I wager, The Sun have released this recording with the knowledge that all concerned @ No:10 would dread the thought of courting any further publicity by launching a lawsuit for possible illegalities.

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Mutleykaz Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,501	Ooer, I'm in the middle of defragging my much fraggled laptop. I thought for a minute I'd defragged the thread too, something only me and Shirl could manage to do! When I saw post No 1 I felt sure I was responsible!!