NathanS

It popped up in my feed earlier that they're actually rolling out 'The Jordan' breakfast roll tomorrow in a few select Greggs stores for people to try out.

Monday 6th May (May Day bank holiday) Gaby Roslin in for Zoe Ball Gary Davies in for Vernon Kay 12-2pm is Sounds Of Soul with Tony Blackburn 2-4pm is an ABBA Special (ABBA and beyond- Story of Eurovision 74) with Scott Mills (already available on BBC Sounds) 4-7pm is currently blank on the schedule but it was mentioned in a recent Radio 2 press release that Jane McDonald will be hosting two specials on both May Bank holidays

I listened again this morning, and I was impressed. As sad as it is that Jordan left Radio 1, he has slotted in very well at Capital. Despite the fact it's three people, the show doesn't feel crowded at all. It helps that they are all good mates, so their bounce off each other really well. The adverts are a bit annoying, but.. they have the right balance of speech for a commercial breakfast show. I didn't think I'd actively tune into a show on Capital on a regular basis, but I'm tempted.

Tbf, Calum does cover the main newsbeat and afternoon bullitens on occasion with someone else covering the mornings. presumably Priya Rai/Pete Allison are unavailable this week.

Assuming that will air later this year.. the non celebrity version is starting now on BBC One.

It helps that Global have their own advertising business which is responsible for the ads on the side of buses so they're using that to their advantage. Although, slightly off topic.. I notice the BBC have been running an ad campaign for Radio 2 on sides of buses/billboards and on the TV, presumably trying to attract new listeners to replace the ones they've lost

Thing is though, unless they're already over their quota and have had permission to make permanent changes, they can't just cut back on news without making up the minutes elsewhere. There was a week a couple of years ago where the first bulliten of the day never went out for some reason.. so they made up for it with an extra bulliten during Vick & Jordan's show at 5pm.

Paddy is joining Radio 2 to present Sunday Mornings 11am-1pm with Michael Ball moving to Love Songs (9am-11am Sunday Mornings). Also, The new host of Pick Of The Pops will be announced in "due course", with Gary Davies continuing to present in the I terim. https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/radio-2-new-programming

Radio 2 have always generally used 'names' both for cover and weekend slots... some better than others. Rylan was given the Saturday afternoons after covering Zoe Ball on that show once or twice, and that turned out to be a good decision. Although, I agree where Radio 1 is concerned, they generally use someone already on the network, or a freelancer with extensive radio background... and with the focus in the past few years with giving opportunities to up and coming presenters, it seems a bit odd that they've gone down this route with both Drivetime and Saturday morning. Considering it's only till July, they could've easily given the opportunity to someone who's done Christmas/bank holiday, Friday early breakfast etc.

OJ Borg in for Michael Ball tomorrow (31st March)

Clara Amfo's last show on Radio 1 tomorrow! Am I right in saying they're ditching the 'Future Sounds' name when Jack takes over?

Wasn't she on Heart's evening show before she moved over to Capital to replace Vick Hope on the breakfast show? I agree she's always come across well both on radio and TV (you could say too good to be a sidekick/co presenter to Roman & Jordan). I agree with the above post about Will Manning. The bits I have heard I've been impressed, had Jordan not been approached by Global, he would've been a strong replacement for Roman Kemp.

He's back on Tuesday 2nd April. There's another week of Spoony, Rylan's covering the following week, then Richie Anderson on Easter Monday.

Gary Davies is in for Michelle Visage tonight according to DJ Spoony. OJ is in for Sara Cox on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th April, with Phill Williams on overnights. Anita Rani is listed in the Saturday mid morning slot for the 30th March, 6th April and 13th April.

Easter Monday is anthems, nothing special listed for Good Friday so that could be normal playlist/shows etc.