Radio Five - how shit is it?

[Barking_Mad]

On similar lines, this makes an interesting read, re Jeremy Vine and his show

Now it was clear why this particular Muslim had been invited onto the show. It wasn’t to provide a platform for those who oppose the ‘war on terror’. It wasn’t to allow a public figure to make the connection between the London bombings and the invasion of Iraq. It was precisely to discredit such viewpoints, chuck them in the loony bin with all the rest. That’s why the media loves to quote Islamic fundamentalist cranks. Not only do they help to make Islam seem sinister and inherently malevolent, they also help to discredit anti-war thinking in general. They help to conflate important truths about the world (Blair IS a liar and a terrorist) with superstition and bigotry. Both truth and fiction can be combined to discredit each other.

With the playing field thoroughly skewed it was now safe to bring on ‘a moderate Muslim’ from the MAB. And my, how moderate he was. With that as an introduction who wouldn’t be? The MAB could be a important political force at this time. Peaceable people, appalled at the West’s treatment of those in other countries. This could have been a valuable opportunity for him to tell us about their suffering, and the suffering of friends and relatives abroad. Instead he had to waste the first half of the interview bowing and scraping to distance himself from the previous speaker. By the time he did get to: “But, well you know, the west’s role in the world….” Jeremy was still able to close him down, effortlessly: “So you’re saying that these bombings are justified by our foreign policy? We had it coming to us?”, to which the poor man flung himself to the floor again, and begged for another whipping. Fat chance of any issues being discussed.

http://www.spinwatch.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1469

 

[moose]

I have had a particular loathing for that thick tart Derbsyshire ever since she lived in Bolton. She's only happy talking about herself.

 

[Error Gorilla]

The BBC have lurched so far to the right since Hutton it's bloody alarming.

Derbyshire is useless; a terrible, terrible waste of airtime. Check the Five Live message board, aside from the bizarre right-wing cranks, (in particular a fucking oddball called Atlantic Mongrel who believes everything is a socialist conspiracy and that Murdoch can do no wrong) nearly every post concerning her abject performances are moderated to death and as a result half the posts are missing.

 

[muser]

radio 5

I unfortunately had the displeasure of listening to part of her show today and switched off, it wasn't something I did a year ago. when was the last time radio 5 live when through a similiar slump in presenting?

 

[Billy Hunt]

I think Victoria Derbyshire had an affair with Fi Glover's husband, and has since had his baby. That is the reason why Fi Glover left (or was pushed).

Radio 5 has generally gone down hill recently but Fighting Talk on a Saturday morning is excellent listening.

 

[The Intruder]

Radio 5 has generally gone down hill recently but Fighting Talk on a Saturday morning is excellent listening.

Is Fighting Talk on again? Last time I tuned in it was the terminally irritating Rumour Mill ( hey, I have a great idea for a programme - let's recycle all the speculation in the Sun! And it's cheap!).

 

[Balbi]

Fighting Talk is during the season, Rumour Mill is during the summer.

If it helps, most of the last Fighting Talk of last season was spent ripping into Bob Ballard (?) for agreeing to do The Rumour Mill. Even the presenters knew it was wank!

 

[Final]

Only just spotted this thread now.

Can't believe peeps dissing Five Live!

Anyway, fighting talk started again this morning. Was pretty good, you can download the .mp3 from five live website if you missed it.

 

[bouncer_the_dog]

Not just 5Live but the whole of BBC sports was set to move to Manchester, but that's now been postponed (and quite likely cancelled) because of winning the Olympic bid. So they all get to stay in London til at least after that's all over.

Ever since readding this thread back in August I have begun to hate victoria derbyshire more than you can possibley imagine.

Originally I liked her program, but this thread has revealed her awfulness, a bit like the emperors new clothes. I am now constantly amazed at some of the shit that comes out of her mouth.

She appears to present herself as the moral authority on everything, shouting down anyone who she doesnt agree with. The minute someone gives her some crap back she hops on the fence faster than you say 'journalism'.

This thread has really opened my eyes to my previous favourite station.

Nicky Campbell is good, Simon Mayo and the grumpy blokes at lunchtime and drive are also good. All the rest are pretty terrible.

The thing that has started to irritate me more than anything else is the stations obsession with crap bullshit football stories. Does anyone check them? The Roy Keen stuff was so annoying, going on about his impending move to everton for HOURS or Michael Owens return to Liverpool And then phone in after phone in devoted to sven.

But its Victorias opinionated biased hectoring that is driving me slowly bonkers.

And I will put anyone who suggests I change radio station on my ignore list!

I am dissapointed to read that they are not being sacked and sent to manchester, i had a glimmer of hope VD would not want to leave her balsamic vinegar (which I doubt they have up north ) and she would be replaced with some cheeky mancunian who might possibley know what they where talking about or at the very least someone who isnt bloody victoria derbyshire.

Rant over.

For now.

 

[Gerry1time]

i'm so glad i found this thread, i was a guest on her show a while back, and had the most horrible time in so many ways. Dented my confidence a bit, but releived to hear it's not just me who thinks she's a bit off...

 

[Mrs Magpie]

I understand Derbyshire's not at all popular at the Beeb either....I like Anita Anand....anyne who goes to an awards ceremony unaware they've put their dress on inside out is my kind of person!

 

[Part 2]

Glad to be missing Radio5 now that I'm cycling to work. That phone in is a sure way to set anyone up for a shit day.

 

[Sesquipedalian]

I don't have much time for 5 live now either and I used to listen a lot. Most of the football presenters piss me off and are just anodyne. I agree that Mayo is about the only thing worth listening to in the day, and at night though he maybe a wet I quite like Doton Adebayo (world football phone in with Tim Vickery ) and I like Rod Sharp, just because he's so whimsical. That's about it really - oh and Mark Clement.

I love listening to Rhod Sharp.
Up all night is fantastic when he is on.