I tend to listen to classic fm these days. I used to like Terry Wogan but I'm another one who can't stand Chris Evans and his frenetic shouty style. I prefer Ken Bruce's manner and gentle humour.
I can take or leave CE , depends how I feel. Not so keen on Steve Wright these days and can’t stand the ‘serious jockin’ thing on a Friday. Drive time has been ruined by adding Jo Riley.
I really like CE and will be sorry to see him go. Some broadcasters are lazy and get stuck in a rut running the same features for years. Chris Evans is always upbeat, energetic and inventive. I wish him well.
I think the last time I listened to CE was years ago on radio London when he was with his then wife, Carol McGiffin: they were very funny together. But who I really want to see replaced is Jeramy Vine. What is it about that man that irritates me sooooo much
I am surprised this is such 'big' news. I suppose when talentless reality show personalities also make the news, and these nonentities 'star' in shows which are complete dross and an insult to the viewing public (imo) someone most of us know, like Evans, might be a tad newsworthy.
I have tried but cannot warm to him unfortunately. His ego just seems to come across too often and I hate the way he name drops continuously and talks about his family and so turns them into minor royalty. His taking over after the inimitable Terry Wogan was controversial and newsworthy but Evans leaving - meh. Not bothered.
I too love the warm voice and humour of Lisa Tarbuck but I also enjoy listening to Craig Charles. He's very good.
I am thinking of starting a new thread about Good Morning presenters. My main gripe is NOT surprising Piers Morgan but bloody Kate - I love myself - Garroway! How does that woman ever get away from speaking about herself????
Sorry I but I actually love listening to Chris Evans...I guess his humour is just mine too? Having said that I enjoyed Terry Wogan also. Also remember Sarah Kennedy at some point who I loved also. If I wake up laughing...I love it ha ha
I stopped listening to him a year or so ago, as it’s all me me me and why does he bring his kids in? Not keen on Sarah Cox either, but Zoe Ball or Trevor Nelson would be great. Definiy time for a change.
Another Ken Bruce and Steve Wright fan here. I turn off Chris Evans and Jeremy Vine. I would like Scott Mills from Radio 1 for the breakfast show, my sort of humour.
Quite agree paddyann, too much chatting and not enough music, apart from Steve Wright in the afternoon love the banter in there. I get a bored so have to turn it over at 12 not stop chat for an hour. drives me loopy.
I don't turn the radio on until 9.30am. CE gives me pains all over, as does that awful, awful, Davina McColl. She took over from KB a few years back, after the 11.30am chat with JV about what would be on his programme at 12, she called JV back and said, 'You're awesome'. I almost threw up.
Lisa Tarbuck is the forever Radio 2 early morning girl for me. Shall we start an on-line petition?
Glad I’m not the only one! Always found him very irritating and full of self importance. Can I throw the cat amongst the pigeons and say I don’t like Lenny Henry much either?!
Yes so can I when he took over from Sir Terry my then alarm clock radios would only work on Radio 2 so had to buy a new one just to be able to have radio on whilst getting ready for work. Just a note of caution we dont yer know who the repgacement will be
I am also some one who turn off radio 2 cos of Chris Evans. It would be lovely if Zoe ball got the job as she was 1st on radio 1 . Don't like Sarah Cox voice. Lisa tarbuck would be lovely too.
Radio 4 for me but radio 3 on weekends and at 12 noon (can't stand You and Yours) , unless home Front is on, when I switch to 3 at 12.15. Nothing I've ever heard or seen of CE appeals.