Originally posted by LMcD
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The Eternal Breakfast Debate in a New Place
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It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by oddoneout View PostI accept that for many it isn't and shouldn't be R3 territory but it adds to the pleasure I and others get from the programme.
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Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View PostAnd to cater for those who like the sycophancy and the “Oo, they read my name out on the radio” types, there are are plenty of radio stations that cater for their needs: Radios 1, 2, 5, 6, most local and commercial radio stations (including Scala and CFM) so it would be rather good if Radio 3 didn’t mindlessly copy them.
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Originally posted by antongould View PostMay I suggest, in your opinion ….. but not in everyone’s ….. on the two occasions I emailed in to R3 programmes it was to champion a piece of music not to get my name mentioned …. What is the joy in that … ??? Surely it’s about the music …… ????
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Originally posted by LMcD View PostPrecisely! I'm pleased when my suggestions are accepted but I don't think that makes me a sycophant. My occasional TV and radio appearances served merely to satisfy my curiosity as to what it was like to participate in a programme and discover the differences between what happens on the day in the studio and what is actually broadcast. None of these were life-changing events, nor were they meant to be, and I don't have recordings of any of them - just the odd photograph provided by the production company.
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Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View PostProviding the BBC with feedback is a positive thing. Doing do in order to have your name broadcast to millions of potential listeners is quite a different matter. BBC Radio 3 seems intent on mimicking other stations and broadcasters. Weak!
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Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View PostAnd to cater for those who like the sycophancy and the “Oo, they read my name out on the radio” types, there are are plenty of radio stations that cater for their needs: Radios 1, 2, 5, 6, most local and commercial radio stations (including Scala and CFM) so it would be rather good if Radio 3 didn’t mindlessly copy them.
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Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View PostProviding the BBC with feedback is a positive thing. Doing do in order to have your name broadcast to millions of potential listeners is quite a different matter. BBC Radio 3 seems intent on mimicking other stations and broadcasters. Weak!
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As this seems to have become a hot topic again I thought I’d listen to Friday’s Essential Classics Playlist Challenge - probably the greatest of all E_A’s loves ….. Yes names are mentioned with the suggestions but never full names, usually it’s of Charles from Cambois. So surely those craving recognition on the wireless will be sadly disappointed …….
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Originally posted by antongould View PostYes names are mentioned with the suggestions but never full names, usually it’s of Charles from Cambois. So surely those craving recognition on the wireless will be sadly disappointed …….
What other people want is for a Radio 3, with its superior resources and well informed personnel, to offer their ideas for worthwhile, horizon-expanding, innovative, risk-taking content. Not, "Come on, children, who wants to tell us what they liked doing on their holidays?" 'A Radio 3', because I doubt 'Radio 3' as is has such a capability any longer. And certainly no such aim.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by french frank View PostI have no opinion at all on why people write in with suggestions, under their real or any other name. It's the collusion I dislike. The idea that the BBC can say, "You see? we are in touch with our audiences and take their ideas seriously", when in fact they just pick and choose them to provide cheap airtime fillers. Contributions that "feed into the programmes' as Roger Wright described it. If your ideas don't fit our ours, just go away, please.
What other people want is for a Radio 3, with its superior resources and well informed personnel, to offer their ideas for worthwhile, horizon-expanding, innovative, risk-taking content. Not, "Come on, children, who wants to tell us what they liked doing on their holidays?" 'A Radio 3', because I doubt 'Radio 3' as is has such a capability any longer. And certainly no such aim.
I have no problem with that and have heard some, IMVVHO, fine music that is new to me.
You, and I don’t doubt, many other listeners have a problem with this ….. but in 24 hours broadcasting is there not space to pitch both tents …. ????
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Originally posted by antongould View PostMay I suggest, in your opinion ….. but not in everyone’s ….. on the two occasions I emailed in to R3 programmes it was to champion a piece of music not to get my name mentioned …. What is the joy in that … ??? Surely it’s about the music …… ????
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Suggestions for 'Breakfast' are treated differently from those for EC, the latter being entered in a kind of competition, with the 'winners' being chosen by the presenter/producers. Listeners to 'Breakfast' seeking instant fame, gratification or recognition may be disappointed, as their suggestion may not be played until several days later.
Those who would prefer what one might call a more Puritanical approach from Radio 3 have some 20 hours of request-free programmes to enjoy every day.
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