FinalChapter 75 Posted February 15 4 hours ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: I have a very bad feeling that it may not have been a natural death so to speak. I hope I'm wrong but a friend of mine who knew of Steve told me a good few years ago of his long battle with depression, which doesn't mean anything of course but it was the wording of the article that stated that paramedics were called to 'an incident' where they found him dead at home after sending numerous 'resources' out. I hope for his sake that it wasn't and was as peaceful as possible as he was a legendary and innovative broadcaster. Apparently a really nice person in real life too, RIP Steve Don’t think he would have taken his own life if he was the sole care-giver for his elderly father. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 15 4 hours ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: I have a very bad feeling that it may not have been a natural death so to speak. I hope I'm wrong but a friend of mine who knew of Steve told me a good few years ago of his long battle with depression, which doesn't mean anything of course but it was the wording of the article that stated that paramedics were called to 'an incident' where they found him dead at home after sending numerous 'resources' out. I hope for his sake that it wasn't and was as peaceful as possible as he was a legendary and innovative broadcaster. Apparently a really nice person in real life too, RIP Steve The ever-right Sun are reporting broken heart following a "BBC axe" clearly the coroner will concur completely, or summat. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted February 15 3 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: The ever-right Sun are reporting broken heart following a "BBC axe" clearly the coroner will concur completely, or summat. I wonder why he didn’t move to another station when his afternoon show was axed. Would have bee takers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted February 15 I don't think anybody has the right to continue in a job indefinitely, however much they enjoy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted February 15 7 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: The ever-right Sun are reporting broken heart following a "BBC axe" clearly the coroner will concur completely, or summat. I think the BBC were keeping him onside. He had Sunday Love Songs and they had bunged him Pick of the Pops despite Gambacini clearly being a better fit for it. If he did have health issues then was he up to doing a three hour show five days a week. Has there ever been an article in which he himself expressed regret at the decision. By the way Scott Mills is doing a great job 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Bibliogryphon said: By the way Scott Mills is doing a great job I love Mills, but I do miss the silliness from his old R1 show whenever I listen to him on R2. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Youth in Asia said: I don't think anybody has the right to continue in a job indefinitely, however much they enjoy it I'm assuming your confidence to say that betrays the fact you live in a western democracy! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted February 15 34 minutes ago, TQR said: I love Mills, but I do miss the silliness from his old R1 show whenever I listen to him on R2. I stopped listening to Radio 1 when Chris Evans took over the breakfast show so I had no idea what Scott Mills was like there apart from the occasional Top 40 countdown. He has settled into R2 quite naturally. I suspect the people who push these how awful BBC is stories are the usual suspects who hate the whole concept of the BBC. It seems a little tasteless to use a celebrities death to promote their narrow little world view 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 15 1 minute ago, Bibliogryphon said: I stopped listening to Radio 1 when Chris Evans took over the breakfast show so I had no idea what Scott Mills was like there apart from the occasional Top 40 countdown. He has settled into R2 quite naturally. I suspect the people who push these how awful BBC is stories are the usual suspects who hate the whole concept of the BBC. It seems a little tasteless to use a celebrities death to promote their narrow little world view Specifically the usual non-dom billionaire suspects who abhor the whole notion of public service broadcasting and use the British newspapers they own to make that point. Didn't notice the Guardian going apeshit over the Beeb's treatment of Steve Wright 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted February 15 6 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: I'm assuming your confidence to say that betrays the fact you live in a western democracy! Is he going to present Sunday Love Songs now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Is he going to present Sunday Love Songs now? Yeah, wall to wall marching music Or maybe - Dear Vlad, please play a song for me and my dildo which has been my constant companion since my husband Sergai got burned to a crisp when the Ukranian army torched his tank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted February 15 14 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: I stopped listening to Radio 1 when Chris Evans took over the breakfast show so I had no idea what Scott Mills was like there apart from the occasional Top 40 countdown. He has settled into R2 quite naturally. I suspect the people who push these how awful BBC is stories are the usual suspects who hate the whole concept of the BBC. It seems a little tasteless to use a celebrities death to promote their narrow little world view It all feels like one of those things that could escalate and suddenly the Director General is resigning over it. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted February 16 On 14/02/2024 at 08:25, TQR said: Serious dyin’, no g. 36 minutes ago, SovietJohnny said: Serious Dyin’ Serious Clivin’ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 95 Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, TQR said: Serious Clivin’ Serious apologisin for serious plagiarisin xx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted February 16 According to his brother it's because he didn't take care of himself and getting fat (bad food, etc.) nothing to do with having a broken heart. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/steve-wrights-brother-breaks-silence-32133897 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted February 16 Gary Davies announced as it Interim host of Pick of the Pops No complaints here 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted February 16 On his afternoon show Wright was always banging on about his latest diet - how he'd quit carbs, given up drinking etc etc - doesn't seem to have done him much good, or perhaps he got back into bad habits after his show was cancelled ... anyway, I thought this was a nice moment - from the end of Vernon Kay's show the other day https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0hc1zly/radio-2s-piano-room-piano-room-month-2024-steve-wright-tribute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted February 16 3 hours ago, Cerberus said: On his afternoon show Wright was always banging on about his latest diet - how he'd quit carbs, given up drinking etc etc - doesn't seem to have done him much good, or perhaps he got back into bad habits after his show was cancelled ... anyway, I thought this was a nice moment - from the end of Vernon Kay's show the other day https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0hc1zly/radio-2s-piano-room-piano-room-month-2024-steve-wright-tribute Vernon Kay is doing his best to kill off Radio 2’s audiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted February 16 49 minutes ago, Kenny said: Vernon Kay is doing his best to kill off Radio 2’s audiences. I agree. He has all the personality of a wet fart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philheybrookbay1 247 Posted February 18 Tough listening to Pick of the Pops yesterday with Gary Davies nearly cracking during the introductory part. Old Radio 1 mates and obviously good friends. But - Gary is the right fit for the show, unlike Steve. The chart rundown on both occasions were spot on (with Steve it was always a fear he'd run out of music bed!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philheybrookbay1 247 Posted February 18 On 16/02/2024 at 19:42, Paul Bearer said: I agree. He has all the personality of a wet fart. He's OK. It's just very bland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted February 18 On 15/02/2024 at 14:34, Youth in Asia said: I don't think anybody has the right to continue in a job indefinitely, however much they enjoy it Tell that to Joe Biden and his campaign team! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted February 22 Broadcaster Keith Martin reportedly dead aged 89: Pirate radio to continuity announcer to John Major's voice coach. Quite the career. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
