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I’m going to miss Gary in the mornings

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Casdon Mon 05-Jun-23 10:43:54

I think Gary Davies has done a terrific job on Radio 2 for the last almost 3 months. He took over from Ken Bruce when everybody was upset that Ken was going, and for the last two and a half weeks he’s been covering for Zoe.
Credit where it’s due, it can’t have been easy but he’s really brightened up my mornings, he’s really positive and funny. Well done Gary!

lixy Tue 06-Jun-23 15:02:13

Soozikinzi

I love Gary as well he's done a great job filling in and I also think he deserves his own spot now . I also really like Vernon and I'm enjoying Vernon's vaults.

Me too!
Gary has his own show on a Saturday Sounds of the 80's - maybe he's happy with that and 'filling in'.
I'm enjoying Vernon Kay's positivity.

Washerwoman Tue 06-Jun-23 16:30:52

I followed Ken to GH radio although I didn't mind Gary Davies .Actually the adverts haven't bothered me as much as I thought.Less annoying than Zoe Balls gushing -and I really don't like Scott Mills.Today for the first time I flipped back to radio 2 to listen to Vernon .I'm not sure what I think yet but much as I like Greatest Hits I do feel I'm missing out on new music so may flit between the two and give Vernon more time.

maddyone Wed 07-Jun-23 11:17:46

My initial reaction was ‘Who’s Gary?’ But you went on to explain who he is Casdon. Hopefully someone else who everyone likes will replace him on Radio Two.

HannahLoisLuke Wed 07-Jun-23 12:04:59

Although I always liked Ken Bruce, Steve Wright etc I did feel it was time for a change. I quite like Scott Mills but preferred him when he did Saturday mornings on 5live with Chris (somebody)
I am enjoying Vernon Kay and disagree that he just waffles rubbish. Yesterday for instance he devoted the programme to DDay because it was the anniversary. He’s full of fun facts whilst still retaining things that made Ken’s show so popular, the 10.30 music quiz, under a different name and Tracks if my years.
The only ones I really miss on radio2 are Simon Mayo so listen on GHR and Graham Norton but catch him on Virgin.
Generally I prefer talk stations and the range of music on Radio 2 has become very same over the years.

polly123 Wed 07-Jun-23 14:10:01

Used to enjoy Ken Bruce but really can't tolerate Vernon Kay. Gary Davis was preferable and should have stayed.

4allweknow Wed 07-Jun-23 14:50:52

Did listen when Gary was filling in. Never listen to Zoe, just can't stand her fast chatter.

farview Wed 07-Jun-23 15:07:21

In my opinion..Vernon Kay is the perfect choice for replacing Ken Bruce...

Bridie22 Wed 07-Jun-23 15:40:26

Another vote for Gary really enjoyed his stand in for Zoe and Vernon, I was hoping he would fill Kens spot.

RakshaMK Wed 07-Jun-23 18:01:17

I followed Ken to GHR, accidentally found myself listening to Vernon yesterday, but lost it when he kept referring to Pegasus Bridge as Pegasus BEACH. Total lack of respect 😡

Greciangirl Wed 07-Jun-23 18:05:23

Never listen to music on the radio.
And definitely not radio 2.

jerseygirl Wed 07-Jun-23 18:13:43

I moved to Greatest hits radio too because i love ken Bruce. I am used to it now and enjoy listening to all the presenters.

Shizam Wed 07-Jun-23 19:00:42

Used to love Scott Mills on Radio 1. But he sounds lacklustre on 2. Maybe he needs a co-presenter. As for Vernon Kay. The man is about 50 and sounds like a teenage boy who’s drunk too much fizzy pop. Cannot stand him. Ken was the utter professional on 2. And still is on Greatest Hits, But cant gel with him on there. Radio is so personal. Hard to get it right.

jocork Thu 08-Jun-23 20:43:38

I used to be a radio 2 listener in the car but changes in the last few years mean I now use a CD in the car and though it runs continually I mostly do quite short journeys and am happy to sing along with something familiar. I miss some of the previous presenters but never really took to their replacements so I think the CD will remain. Probably should put some others in the car for longer journeys!

debbiemon123 Sat 10-Jun-23 08:29:59

Agree that Gary Davis is lovely to listen to, funny but not as excitable as Vernon . Please BBC, give him his own daytime show, and maybe move Zoe !!!