Capital Summertime Ball 2024

[daniel_jp]

Just listened to the Podcast for Moyles this week - at the end they mention about a special announcement next week saying that if we like the show we are going to get a little bit extra! They cant be extending it even more, so it must be an exclusive digital/online show maybe? Anyone got any ideas?

Also, if they are launching something new it kind of squashes speculation that he could be leavin gin 6 months or so!

[R94N]

Like what has been posted on CM.net, I think it's something for Comic Relief.

[bmstinton93]

Yeah its gotta be extra for one day only. Maybe they will be on until 7 or something online

[John]

I'd love them to make the podcasts a bit longer, maybe 90mins.

[abertom]

I think he's covering a weekend show

[Jugalug]

Any chance he's attempting to break the record for longest show or something?

[cxx666]

What is the current record for the longest show?

[Tom.]

Daily Podcast? In vision all the time? 24 hour show for comic relief.

[Viv]

you couldn't get any "extra" of Moyles :hahaha:

#bouncycastlewannabee

[John]

What is the current record for the longest show?

Didn't Simon Mayo do this?

[Tyler1994]

I'm thinking his show will start at 6am instead of 6.30.

[Tyler1994]

I'm not allowed to tell you what the announcement IS. Maybe I can tell you what it's not? It's not Big Weekend related! (more clues in morn)

- Aled on twitter

[bmstinton93]

AHHHHH 37 hour show. That's me pulling an all nighter then

[JonathanEx]

Full press release:

He's already climbed Kilimanjaro, but now BBC Radio 1's Chris Moyles is set to mount a new challenge – but this time it's to stay awake for more than 37 hours, as he attempts to break the record for the station's longest show in history, all in aid of Red Nose Day*.

The record which currently stands at 37 hours was set by Simon Mayo for Comic Relief in 1999, and from 6.30am on Wednesday 16 March, Chris, accompanied by his sidekick Comedy Dave, will attempt to smash the record – with support and encouragement from fellow Radio 1 DJs and celebrity guests along the way as they get more and more tired.

Throughout the record-breaking attempt the duo have to present each show in the schedule with the regular DJ as a guest, so Chris and Dave will be broadcasting with the likes of Fearne Cotton and Scott Mills through to the late night specialist DJs including Nick Grimshaw and Benji B which will be a completely new experience for them both!

Chris and Dave are aiming to break Simon Mayo's record at 7.30pm on Thursday 17 March.

The record attempt will also be broadcast live in-vision on digital TV via the Red Button and online at bbc.co.uk/radio 1.

Each hour that Chris and Dave are on air they will be entitled to a five-minute break which they can either take each hour or save up to earn a longer sleep later on.

Chris Moyles says: "In 2009 I broke the record for being the longest-serving Breakfast DJ on Radio 1, so I thought, why not go for broadcasting the longest radio show on Radio 1 too! Of course I'm worried about what the lack of sleep will do to me, but the pain will be worth it if we can raise a fortune for Comic Relief."

Comedy Dave adds: "I'd love to say I'm really excited about it, but every time we talk about the project I feel tired and start yawning!!"

Andy Parfitt, Controller, BBC Radio 1, says: "Last week Radio 1 listeners raised over £500,000 for Red Nose Day – once again our listeners have been amazingly generous. Time and time again they surpass our expectations and I know they'll get behind Chris and Dave as they embark on this amazing challenge."

BBC Radio 1 is available on FM, digital TV and online at bbc.co.uk/radio1.

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Wednesday 16 March

6.30am – 10.00am The Chris Moyles Show

10.00am-1.00pm Fearne Cotton

1.00pm-3.30pm Greg James

3.30pm-4.00pm The Official Chart Update with Greg James

4.00pm-7.00pm Scott Mills

7.00pm-9.00pm Mistajam

9.00pm-10.00pm Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave

10.00pm-12.00am Nick Grimshaw

Thursday 17 March

12.00am-2.00am Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave

2.00am-4.00am Benji B

4.00am-6.30am Dev

6.30am-10.00am Chris Moyles Show

10.00am-1.00pm Fearne Cotton

1.00pm-4.00pm Greg James

4.00pm-7.00pm Scott Mills

7.00pm-9.00pm Mistajam

[Dave1]

There 12 - 2am show will certainly be one to listen too ! I wonder why there are doing it alone. Whats normally on then?

[bmstinton93]

Hew Stephens is away I think they said

[MrDoovdeHaxorz]

Wait, that's confusing, so will the other DJs still be on air as well as Moyles and Dave being on with them? (Bet Fearne will love that ) I R confuzzled. Also would have thought the whole point of it being a record was that it was continuous?

[JonathanEx]

All the shows will technically be Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave as the hosts. Chris will be driving the desk, and the other presenters will be the guests/sidekicks through their normal slots, getting as close to normal features as possible.

Chris and Dave need to speak in each link (when they're not in a break).

[MrDoovdeHaxorz]

Ahhright, and they'll probably be taking those breaks at different times (to each other) too I'd imagine?

[Viv]

I'll say something..... I think it's actually quite ridiculous..... and if the team insist in rattling on about it for the days to come, the listeners CERTAINLY won't have difficultly in staying awake.

I texted R1 this morning to have a whine about it. *

* at least cash will be going to Red Nose Day however...

[MrDoovdeHaxorz]

As it's for charidee, I'm surprised you're not plugging the hell out of it already...

[Viv]

well, there's neither a text number (nor anything else yet), so until there is, I shall just complain.

[franzi]

AHHHHH 37 hour show. That's me pulling an all nighter then

Oh yes, let's do that! Nobody cares about school next day... Can't listen during the day, but will certainly be funny in the night...

[bmstinton93]

Oh yes, let's do that! Nobody cares about school next day... Can't listen during the day, but will certainly be funny in the night...

I'll just sleep during College

[Tom.]

Text 'Sleep' to Ozzzzzzz