Radio 3 during the period of National Mourning

[Andrew]

Whatever, it is hard to believe that a sensitive monarch would really want wholesale cancellation of events, that often entail lots of hard work and commitment , during the “period of mourning.” An opportunity to pay respects at each event is surely as much as is needed ?

This might not be an entirely altruistic position, since organisers may have thought that many people might not want to attend these events anyway, so perhaps it would be a decision taken as much for business reasons, as out of respect for the death of Her Majesty.

[DracoM]

You have to wonder how its all going over on R1……

Whatever, it is hard to believe that a sensitive monarch would really want wholesale cancellation of events, that often entail lots of hard work and commitment , during the “period of mourning.” An opportunity to pay respects at each event is surely as much as is needed ?

Allow people paid time off to observe the funeral and let normal life, well as normal as you can get these days, go on, is how it ought to go IMHO. Probably not a popular view.

Yes. Sorry. but IMHO this virtual negation of everyday life is incomprehensible and feels like an attempt to transport us all - will-we or nill-we - back a century. Non-stop nostalgia?

[Ein Heldenleben]

This summary from the British Newspaper Archive (well worth the £75 a year subscription ) can be taken as a reasonably accurate description of what happened after the death of along George VI

“The shock of the nation upon the King’s death is reflected in how it impacted daily life. The BBC closed down broadcasting apart from news bulletins, the shipping forecast and gale warnings, theatres were closed, courts at the Old Bailey were adjourned, campaigning for the Bournemouth by-election was suspended and trading on the Stock Markets stopped. Dances were called off, ice rinks closed down, the Test match between India and England at Madras was rescheduled, and the upcoming Rugby Union match between England and Ireland at Twickenham was postponed.”

[agingjb]

I did not switch off Radio 3 at noon on a Saturday today. I fear that normal life will soon be back, with inanity reintroduced to the channel.

[Nick Armstrong]

I did not switch off Radio 3 at noon on a Saturday today. I fear that normal life will soon be back, with inanity reintroduced to the channel.

Ditto (except it’s usually Saturday at 11.44 for me)

[cloughie]

You have to wonder how its all going over on R1……

I can’t remember when I last cared about anything on R1 - probably 50 years or thereabouts when I last listened to it - certainly before the Silver Jubilee!

[peterthekeys]

I did not switch off Radio 3 at noon on a Saturday today. I fear that normal life will soon be back, with inanity reintroduced to the channel.

Same here. Very strange for me still to be listening to R3 at this time.

I'm still reeling from the decision to axe the Last Night of the Proms. It could so easily have been re-programmed into a memorial and celebration. And as has been pointed out, the government guidelines left it up to companies and organisations themselves to decide whether or not to cancel. I simply can't believe that either the Queen or the new King would have wanted it. The Queen was an enthusiastic and dedicated patron of classical music throughout her life, and both she and Princess Margaret were accomplished pianists. (Charles also plays the 'cello. I only remembered that this morning: it was featured in one of the early fly-on-the-wall documentaries about the monarchy - I think it was "Royal Family". My recollection is that he was pretty good.)

[peterthekeys]

Have they done Eric Coates' "The Three Elizabeths" as yet? If not, I might request it (for what it's worth). Seems appropriate, as it was dedicated to the Queen.

[Andrew]

I did not switch off Radio 3 at noon on a Saturday today. I fear that normal life will soon be back, with inanity reintroduced to the channel.

[oddoneout]

Ditto (except it’s usually Saturday at 11.44 for me)

Bit disorientating - I have to keep reminding myself it's Saturday not Sunday.
I see that there has been some changing around of presenters, and Georgia isn't now doing a two part marathon. I am slightly apprehensive about what this

A Sequence of Music with Katie Derham and Petroc Trelawny

means in practice as KD is not on my preferred presenter list, but no matter given the sheer quantity and variety we have already had today.

[eighthobstruction]

I can’t remember when I last cared about anything on R1 - probably 50 years or thereabouts when I last listened to it - certainly before the Silver Jubilee!

....Hey get with it Daddeeoo

[Bryn]

....Hey get with it Daddeeoo

In the fairly early days of DAB, I did once tune in to R1 to capture a Cinematic Orchestra concert on my Prion Wavefinder. I knew nothing of the group but noted it included that very fine saxophonist Tom Chant (son of my old friends Michael and Carole Chant (the latter né Finer), so that was the rationale. I think that is the full extent of my Radio 1 listening since its inception.

[french frank]

I think that is the full extent of my Radio 1 listening since its inception.

Currently playing Classic dance anthems with Arielle Free. I listened for about 6 secs, and I think that is the full extent of my Radio 1 listening since its inception.

[eighthobstruction]

Currently playing Classic dance anthems with Arielle Free. I listened for about 6 secs, and I think that is the full extent of my Radio 1 listening since its inception.

....you lot....you all listen to Radio Clever Buggers....the nearest you get to da street is strolling down the Prom with tiddly-on-pom pom

[oddoneout]

....you lot....you all listen to Radio Clever Buggers....the nearest you get to da street is strolling down the Prom with tiddly-on-pom pom

Unfortunately da street spends far too much time being too close to me in places and at times I wish it would just shut up and go away. Wish I could do the same "you have no choice" trick but blasting R3 in public spaces would achieve the impossible and get a policeman to appear I reckon.*

*Mind you, as an exercise to establish whether such rare animals still exist it might be worth it...