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I guess we can agree to disagree ? I think the station is stronger than it's been for a long time, no need to shake things up. I guess if I could choose my own change, I'd inject some more / longer links in daytime but that's all. Admittedly that goes against the recent trend so I find it unlikely. Certainly it's never been the case that the station evolves purely to 'give presenters a chance'. For sure I'd love to see Jordan on drive, but other than that I hope no other major changes in 2021... Trying out some new presenters over Christmas / Easter is good too, but no need to go further. Your point about making the station less-commercialised would unfortunately backfire, in that listener figures would plummet and the argument to keep the station would be hard to justify.

Radios 1 and 2 still sound nothing like their commercial rivals. It's a fine line between being 'appealing' and 'overly commercial sounding' and I think today they are the right side of the line. Radios 1 and 2 are also VERY different from one another, yes there are some playlist overlaps but the presenter style, station sound and overall feel are poles apart. Anyway such radical changes won't happen, and I for one am glad ?

Why boot off a highly successful breakfast presenter? And clearly Jordan is head and shoulders above those others you list. You seem to be trying to fix something that isn't broken.

That will never happen. The station's primary aim is to appeal to a broad audience (within the defined age range), and daytimes will reflect that. Not even sure that the core audience for 'future sounds' would have any interest at listening at 9am. I could see Vick and Katie on Clara's slot incorporating a very few small 'life hacks' type segments but it would be in the context of the mainstream show and definitely wouldn't be speech-heavy. Arguably your suggestion is more radical than the early days of the Bannister shake-up in the 90s, at a time when the station is in very good shape with a clear direction already!

I listen to 6. Music sometimes jamz shows are good when she’s done cover I might give her show and blessed madonna a listen

So I love the idea for early breakfast on Fridays nurturing new talent when it comes to presenters. But I think Radio 1 could go further. You need a safe pair of hands in charge of the shows, but that doesn't mean it can't use it as an opportunity to nurture new talent in other ways. For example you could trial assistants in production, newsreaders, even social media and digital producers (cough, cough) to work with the programmes. Equally this could apply to the Christmas shows, for instance. There are so many people out there wanting a big break in radio and I feel if you're not a presenter it's tougher. I think that this be a great signal that Radio 1 is serious about providing new opportunities outside of just presenters. After all diverse backroom staff and production teams from all walks of life are just as important for a radio station as its hosts...