Some of you will remember the song above. It has strong and happy memories for me. The drummer is Lesley Dash. We were good friends and neighbours on Penang in the late 60’s. I had last heard from Les in 1970. However, we got in touch again through the internet a few weeks ago. We exchanged photos. Oh dear – we are both so much older now. Where the bloody hell did those forty years go.
Does anyone know when the hour long TOS Friday shows with Chris Evans begin?
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JH
ReplyDeleteI don't think the Chris Evans slot has been decided as yet.
I reiterate my disappointment that Hardeep Singh Koli is to return to TOS presently.
Gropers and misogynists allowed, perceived name callers banned for life.
JH, I remember the song with much pleasure, it brings back memories for me too!! Was life really as wonderful as I recall in those days? Every morning this 20 year old brain looks in the bathroom mirror and reels in horror at the image it sees, lol.
ReplyDeleteastroplums, I don't have the dislike for HSK that you do, mainly because I feel that any woman who cannot deflect the unwanted attention of a creep should really try harder, but I do agree that the dropping of Miss Thatcher on the say-so of AC, a recognised crawler and Labour supporter and that dreadful foul-mouthed Jo Brand, who I refuse to acknowledge as female, is disgraceful!
jaded
ReplyDeleteI don't think Koli would have been suspended with such alacrity, had his 'crime' simply been pestering. Much was said at the time of his complete inability to approach women in an normal manner.
I agree with much you say, but on this one I beg to disagree as I hate bullying misogyny in any form.
Sadly, with the demise of the TOS blog we will never get a public reaction to his return.
Astroplums & jadedoldie,
ReplyDeleteI think that HSK is talented and good at his job.
The way he behaves towards women is another matter. To be fair, I would need to hear both sides of the story before making a judgement.
I cannot overlook the possibility that the woman was encouraged to complain for reason of in house politics. In my view the incident has AC's fingerprints all over it. I bear in mind that AC has form in the matter of disposing of colleagues.
If HSK was guilty then I trust he will not do it again, and that he has made his peace with the lady he offended.
JH and astroplums, as a [very] young woman having a career in a predominantly male arena, I learned early in life that men are easily dissuaded from unwanted attention, bullying and other unpleasant activities. The inability or reluctance of some women to assert their right to a peaceful working life without seeking the assistance of others has always really annoyed me. I have a real problem also with women who demand equality in strident tones. For years I have been superior, now these bits of inexperienced girls would have me considered to be the equal of a MAN!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletejaded
ReplyDeleteYou sound like a ball of fire, jaded. That's my girl!
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ReplyDeleteCaptain Picard, hopefull AC hasn't got trouble with his Klingons.
ReplyDeleteWhilst the guest, Patrick Stewart, was good, TOS is becoming extremely tame and would be better suited to a 5 o'clock slot.
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I think I would have loved to have met such a fiesty creature as you when you were very young.
Love the fact that you are clearly superior.
Are you guys having trouble with blog tonight?
ReplyDeleteMy posts keep disappearing then reappearing on my screen and the pictures are not displaying.
Experiencing the same here astroplums.
ReplyDeleteastroplums, quite frankly TOS would be more appropriate to the CCBC slot! I don't have a problem with the blog at present, perhaps you and danedweller have the same provider? Hell's teeth have lost a large piece of Cashel Blue in the innards of my bed!
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ReplyDeleteNo problem with the site here. Pictures & Posts are stable.
Why is it that AC's propensity to make fatuous remarks increases in direct proportion to the erudition of his guest.
ReplyDeletejadedoldie, your 21:05:
ReplyDeletePlease what is Cashel, why is it blue, what is it doing in the innards of you bed and how will you rescue it? My mind is racing.
"Why is it that AC's propensity to make fatuous remarks increases in direct proportion to the erudition of his guest?"
ReplyDeleteI have just emailed the above to TOS as a programme idea.
As requested, I've provided them with my name, telephone number, etc. They will of course ignore me. But it is a new game that I will play for a while. After all it'll keep me off the streets.
JH, Cashel Blue is a fine cheese made on a single farm in Ireland, if you like blue cheese treat yourself to some. It is in the innards of my bed because I dropped the plate, and of course the cheese slipped into the workings of the bed! I will be unable to reach it unaided, so I have to remember to ask someone to retrieve it tomorrow, or it will grease the runners of said bed, lol. I think I will join you in pestering TOS, but I find it hilarious that AC displays his ineptitude when faced with true talent!
ReplyDeleteTOS is looking tired. It needs something fresh to perk it up. That may be a change of presenters. I suggest "Jedward". They are perfect for TOS; but not much else.
ReplyDeletejadeoldie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the steer towards Cashel Blue. I will seek some out. I do like blue cheese.
Do join in with pestering TOS with programme ideas. I intend to suggest 'Jedward' as presenters.
Please see my 10:17 above:
ReplyDeleteI've just received this automated reply from TOS,
"Thank you for taking the time to contact the The ONE Show.
We'll make sure your email is read even though we can't guarantee a personal reply."
I am not expecting a personal reply. So, now it is time to go away and think up some more helpful programme ideas for TOS.
One of the recurring mistakes the BBC makes is forcing presenters down our throats.
ReplyDeleteToo many occasions when someone in the beeb perceives a 'new' presenter as the best thing since sliced bread and after being on one show are suddenly on many - D.I.Y. programme presenter now fronts Rescue show, Quiz shows, Nature programme et al. One wonders why. If one finds them irritating or just plain poor it's switch off time. Never understood why BBC find this a sensible move. This is the way with several others and if she stays at the Beeb, I fear the same thing happening with CB. However, I hope they are sparing with her as her effort with the boring and ubiquitous ( thanks BBC) Gary Lineker on the SR programme was less than riveting.
New presenters, yes please!
ReplyDeleteGyles & Ellie. Nice contrast.
AC is acting as if he owns TOS and CB's self importance is now overwhelmimg. Stand-up comedienne? God help us!
My God, flunk you have dismayed me, does AC NOT own, direct, produce and personally give birth to the whole journey to the depths of the abyss that TOS is fast becoming! Would someone tell me why CB has taken to squirming on her seat? Does she suffer from Farmers, or can she see what is going out on an ill-placed monitor?
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ReplyDeleteShe may well have Farmers or perhaps her microphone pack is in her knickers. I have noticed that as soon as the credits roll she is immediately fiddling with something behind her. Perhaps she thinks her blue cash card is entering stage rear. We'll find out when it ends up on You Tube.
flunk, I could be very coarse here with reference to her knickers, but will restrict myself to hoping the elastic is of an enduring heavy duty type, lol.
ReplyDeleteAC hangs like an Albatross around the neck of BBC management. They signed him up to an expensive contract and have to find some use for him to realise on their investment. I suppose they have calculated that on TOS he will cause the least damage to BBC standards.
ReplyDeleteDavid Jason summed up the BBC.....Full of DEAD WOOD!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhilst we are talking about possible new presenters, we must be careful what we wish for!
ReplyDeleteWe might end up with Tess Daley and her faithful hubby Vernon Kay! OMG (Edvard Munch scream!)
I think Zippy and George from rainbow would do a better job.
ReplyDeleteJH, I am confused by the use of the word "standards" in connection with the BBC.I assume you are referring to the lowering of standards, lol. I thoroughly approve of the suggestion that Jedward should present TOS, perhaps alternating with andy's suggestion of Zippy and George, always assuming that these people would be prepared to lower THEIR standards! Danedweller, you really are looking on the darker side of life with your apprehensions!
ReplyDeleteWhile dozing in my chair, I saw the next few weeks spread out before me. Jo Brand, AC,and that dreadful scotswoman who does the Labour Party promos on TOS gather together with an unlimited budget given from our licence money to convince us that true Britons will vote Labour in a few weeks time. This will be broadcast in front of blown up photos of Teflon Tony's teeth and his self serving wife's letterbox grin. CB will be there, squirming, squealing and uttering inanities, all of which will be overseen by Mandy in fishnets. Rentacrowd will march around grunting unintelligible slogans, Oh no, no nightmare this, merely TOS on any evening.
ReplyDeleteNever mind Zippy and George, Andy.
ReplyDeleteI suggest Rachel & Sophie to read the autocues, then I for one will really be a TOSser. At least it would make watching TOS productive.
Jadedoldie.
ReplyDeleteRe your recent postings, you are certainly back on form sweetie. Hopefully, the Cashel Blue in the bed won't begin to hum after a while!
A promo for Deadenders tonight
ReplyDeleteForgive me being bitchy tonight, but whilst watching CB's reported twitching (as posted by jaded) I note with interest that her neck seems to be much older than her face. Given that she is 31, isn't her neck suffering premature damage.
ReplyDeletePerhaps it's my telly!
Blimey, they are asking about people getting too close...Gyles? anyone home?
ReplyDeleteCB doesn't like violent movies, poor little think, you would have thought she would refused to watch it?
ReplyDeleteandy 18.09
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't like birds or fish either. I wonder how she gets through her day, poor lass. Perhaps the thought of a night out at Moldiva with Frank just keeps her going.
Blimey just realised I am missing Wonders of the Solar System on BBC 2. With the lovely Professor Cox who has got more brain in his little finger than AC has in his...............
Who would give someone 38 grand up front before they had done any work?
ReplyDeleteThere's on born every day.
lol, I must watch what I type, typo errors
ReplyDeleteI don't believe he did, they make it up.
ReplyDeleteAdd hot curries to the things christine doesn't like.
ReplyDeleteWhy is TOS allowed to waste money shipping a whole pile of people from Newcastle, who end up on screen for 2 seconds and look as happy as a collection of badgers asses.
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ReplyDeleteAdrian's old man.
Dandweller 1915
ReplyDeleteShe tells us she likes mackerel & beans. Strange tastes from a woman with past engagements to several restaurateurs.
danedweller
ReplyDeleteJust caught last half hour of Brian Cox. Great stuff.
He was on Radio 5 today. Has great ability to explain difficult subjects in simple terms.
flunk, CB's neck has suffered from the strain of holding up BOTH her faces, the serious "see me being a journalist" one, and the screwed up "see me being a girlie" one. I am undecided as to which one angers me most! By the way do not enrage astroplums by lusting after his afternoon delight, lol.
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ReplyDeleteDear God, I never noticed that. Find your own birds flunkhardlump. Maybe you Chelsea Jessies share yours around, but Rachel is mine.
astroplums 20.03
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant, but never featured on TOS despite being a BBC program that would appeal to the kids. TOS has a panache for promoting the inane over quality. More important that the BBC promotes Eastenders over anything educational, I wonder why? Any ideas?
Danedweller, because they cannot afford to confuse AC with anything that is even faintly intellectual. He is struggling as it is.
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ReplyDeletePerhaps they think their audience, many of whom must be having dinner (or tea) are not paying enough attention. The one thing about TOS is that you can go and make a cuppa, come back and you've missed nothing.( apart from CB screaming or squealing about something).
Also I suspect that Cox's programme and programmes of that nature will not appeal to certain religious groups, who for reasons unfathomable to me, seem to get thought of before all else.
flunk 19.44
ReplyDeleteMackerel and beans, are they both tinned?
Oops! New blog started "TOS Presenters" See you there.
ReplyDeleteJaded and astroplums.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten the BBC's golden rule,that the average viewer has the attention span of a nat. Any program over 30 minutes that requires any intellect, is not for the masses.