Radio 2 in the Park 2024

[Jono]

I know it's the first show but I'll give my initial thoughts.

I'm not convinced by Sunday's Lie-In. The biggest downfall for me is the fact that the Lie-In is now 12pm-1pm. Do people really "lie in" that late? The fact this show is now two hours of the playlist makes it less than unique now.

Furthermore, Matt could almost be voice tracked. He's just reading out embarrassing text messages. The allure of the show for me was Coxy and her witty banter with callers. Reading out text messages doesn't feel the same in anyway.

I expected to find out how Matt got on with callers to see if he could "bounce off them" rather than talking to himself for three hours.

[Tom.]

he could just be reading off a script, no emotion or humor, bland, monotonic, and poor music.

[SeanMonty]

He's only been on an hour, give him a bit more time!

[Tom.]

He's only been on an hour, give him a bit more time!

nearly two. he's on international radio 1 he should already be good.

[aleksander]

Doesn't the 'What are you putting off?' question sound very similar to the style of question that used to feature in Nihal's weekend shows?

[Jono]

He's only been on an hour, give him a bit more time!

It's not the presenting style. It's the format change that I don't approve of.

[The Stig]

Well, if you're going to be put the "Lie In" between 12 and 1, rename it. That's just too late to have a lie in show. As for Matt I only heard 20 minutes of the show, and it appears he was just reading out texts, which I enjoyed for the 20 minutes I listened, but if he was doing that for the whole show then no doubt a bit more variety is needed.

As for Matt himself I liked him. He seems a bit different to anyone else we've got on R1, seemed humourous which R1 is lacking at the minute. It sounds to me like he just needs to find a bit more variety and he'll be fine.

[Guest inxces4308]

I thought he was OK. I'm sure he'll settle in over the coming weeks......

[Joe Boy]

Well, if you're going to be put the "Lie In" between 12 and 1, rename it. That's just too late to have a lie in show. As for Matt I only heard 20 minutes of the show, and it appears he was just reading out texts, which I enjoyed for the 20 minutes I listened, but if he was doing that for the whole show then no doubt a bit more variety is needed.

As for Matt himself I liked him. He seems a bit different to anyone else we've got on R1, seemed humourous which R1 is lacking at the minute. It sounds to me like he just needs to find a bit more variety and he'll be fine.

It has been renamed - it's called the Sunday Skive now. I liked him too. He's got a nice quirky style and a good voice. Given time, hopefully this week on early breakfast, he'll loosen up a bit and rely less on texts and show more of his own personality.

[The Stig]

It has been renamed - it's called the Sunday Skive now. I liked him too. He's got a nice quirky style and a good voice. Given time, hopefully this week on early breakfast, he'll loosen up a bit and rely less on texts and show more of his own personality.

Yes I have the same hopes for him, but Sunday Skive?

[Joe Boy]

Yes I have the same hopes for him, but Sunday Skive?

Yeah I must admit I did enjoy the lie-in. Maybe the bosses wanted to see how he sounded doing a normal show? I'm sure they're looking to find a slot for him in the next reshuffle.

[capes]

I ha haven't listened yet but will on the iplayer tonight. Just reading through these messgaes though it does sound a bit monotonous.

Also, Sunday Skive??

[Computer]

I like Matt but he does sound much better with someone to bounce off (i.e Fearne).

[Jono]

By the way, I know he's good. I just don't think today's format worked. I'll be checking him out on early breakfast tomorrow via the iPlayer.

[Joe Boy]

By the way, I know he's good. I just don't think today's format worked. I'll be checking him out on early breakfast tomorrow via the iPlayer.

Just the last hour didn't work? Or the whole thing? What sort of show do you reckon he should be doing?

[Jono]

Just the last hour didn't work? Or the whole thing? What sort of show do you reckon he should be doing?

The first two hours didn't work for me as I thought he would be better talking to callers and not reading out texts Nihal style for two hours and "searching for Abs from Five" (an obvious set up for Abs to call in at the end). I expected the Lie In with the shuffle which would have given him a chance to talk to callers. That didn't happen until after 12pm. The 'Skive' didn't seem right at 12pm - it seemed out of place.

If they really want to cut the Lie In down to one hour it should have been 10am - 11am. The 'Skive' element didn't work - they struggled to find people 'skiving' something on a Sunday so go back to it being the Lie In. There must be something other than "funny texts" to use from for two hours and to get some callers on like the other weekend callers have.

Matt is extremely talented and quick witted. He made me laugh a bit with some callers but I feel this show is going to hold him back. If they're going to change the format to work around him it has a long way to go.

[Joe Boy]

Matt is extremely talented and quick witted. He made me laugh a bit with some callers but I feel this show is going to hold him back. If they're going to change the format to work around him it has a long way to go.

Yeah agree with you. I think he relied on the texts a lot today, but I expect he won't as much when he loosens up and becomes more comfortable. They were probably a bit of a safety blanket for him. Likewise, the Abs thing was well intentioned if a little bit flat. He hasn't done radio before, so it'll probably take a while for him to find his style. I'm sure his producers and the bosses will help him do that though. It'll be interesting to hear him on early breakfast this week, where it's slightly less formatted - maybe that'll be his chance to shine...

[hobbs]

surely this should prove to Radio 1 that they should stop getting their presenters from the TV and actually get more radio presenters

[The Stig]

surely this should prove to Radio 1 that they should stop getting their presenters from the TV and actually get more radio presenters

I agree with the sentiment, but only if there is suitable talent available.

[yorkieboy]

Sounded really boring and shallow a bit like fearne for the first 15 minutes I listened ot him, so switched over...

[me_54m]

I don't like it, its listenable but not much better than commercial radio.

Why should Coxy be restricted by 'the format' but he gets his own format? As far as I was aware he was covering and not taking over?

[Dear Greg-]

I'm not convinced by Sunday's Lie-In. The biggest downfall for me is the fact that the Lie-In is now 12pm-1pm. Do people really "lie in" that late?

yeah man, actually if im honest i only just got up at 4 today. sundays are great for that. the worst part of it is i love ediths shows but im never even close to being awake for them

*unless its a very late night out before hand

[The Stig]

Right, listened to nearly all of Matt's show today and really enjoyed it. Thought Matt was great, ammusing, few different features, nice balance of texts and calls, finding the guy from Fame Acadamy made me laugh, already a big improvement on last week. I think Radio 1 have found a future star of the station here.

My only complaint about the show, put the classic tunes 10 - 11, not 12 - 1. Aside from that really enjoying Matt's shows.

[yorkieboy]

Is it Cheesy hour this morning, Cleopatra, Backstreet boys....? Would turn over to 5live but don't want to hear the result of the Grand Prix.

Sort the playlist out Radio!!!!

[Rosie21]

Oh dear. I can't listen him...I know I know, he's new. Sorry but, he doesn't change the tone of his voice...it's just very "blahhhhh". As well as him, talking to himself. After all, why is he presenting the show?! Couldn't Radio 1 find another talent?! Surely, there are plenty of others who can do better. Unless he needs cracking of the nutshell, then perhaps he can get better.