The Eternal Breakfast Debate in a New Place

[antongould]

Heard him on the programme for the first time today, he seemed to be dealing well and with the faintest dose of irony with the flummery (e.g. commenting on best tweet of the morning " 'My dog likes Ian Skelly, I don't' - ...one of you has excellent taste..."

I agree with you Rumpole there is a faint, or maybe not so faint, slice of irony. As mercs says all the standard items remain proving, to me at least, that the construction and playlist comes from "on high".......

[muzzer]

"Good morning Brian".

Priceless.

Not a boarder I assume.

[Nick Armstrong]

"Good morning Brian".

Priceless.

Not a boarder I assume.

You mean the concertina chap?

Missed the start (he was called John at the end) but wondered if my radio was tuned to Radio 4extra and there was an episode of Monty Python on. The voice sounded like Graham Chapman in 'chartered accountant' mode...

[underthecountertenor]

Yes: my first thought was E L Wisty.

[Nick Armstrong]

"Good morning Brian".

Priceless.

Just listened to iPlayer (approx 2'07" in) and heard what you mean!

Would have been funnier still had Ms Burton-Hill been the 'presenter' so addressed



(For those that didn't / can't / won't - Ian S introduced the caller John who responded with 'Good morning Brian'... )

[Old Grumpy]

Just listened to iPlayer (approx 2'07" in) and heard what you mean!

Would have been funnier still had Ms Burton-Hill been the 'presenter' so addressed



(For those that didn't / can't / won't - Ian S introduced the caller John who responded with 'Good morning Brian'... )

Thanks Caliban, I did wonder...

[Honoured Guest]

How we laughed ...

[Serial_Apologist]

Thanks Caliban, I did wonder...

The life of Ian, eh?!

[Nick Armstrong]

The life of Ian, eh?!

It was Ian's courteous and quick-thinking panache in dealing with it that impressed me most. Hope he becomes a regular (though at the same time, I wouldn't wish that 6am kick-off on my worst enemy). I would actively seek out Breakfast in his company. If you know what I mean

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

i turned it on by mistake and found that i had left it on .... no sudden movements on my part to get that B****Y S**** out of my house &c ... well done Mr Skelly you are welcome to call ...

[Old Grumpy]

You mean the concertina chap?

Missed the start (he was called John at the end) but wondered if my radio was tuned to Radio 4extra and there was an episode of Monty Python on. The voice sounded like Graham Chapman in 'chartered accountant' mode...

I see (or hear) entirely what you mean!

[muzzer]

EL Wisty reincarnated as a Radio 3 listener. What a thought to conjure with.

[Nick Armstrong]

Is it just coincidence ? PT's back this week, and I switch on and have to switch off instantly as there is some ghastly trite Classic-FM-standby bit of Verdi on. Last week, Ian Skelly's programme was on whenever possible with no such moments. Do the producers change too? Whatever, the gang on today (inc. PT) needs moving to "other duties"

[Old Grumpy]

Is it just coincidence ? PT's back this week, and I switch on and have to switch off instantly as there is some ghastly trite Classic-FM-standby bit of Verdi on. Last week, Ian Skelly's programme was on whenever possible with no such moments. Do the producers change too? Whatever, the gang on today (inc. PT) need moving to "other duties"

IS back on in just under 2 weeks apparently

[kernelbogey]

I agree with you Rumpole there is a faint, or maybe not so faint, slice of irony.....

I think there is generally a slice of irony in IS's presentation, whenever he's on. John Shea is good for subtle humour too.