Capital Summertime Ball 2024

[Chops]

If Greg moved onto weekends, vicki blight could do early's. Don't know what she's doing now but she was on Xfm over Christmas

[DC]

Guess I'll have to go back to listening to 6 Music at bedtime when I'm back in the UK then...

6 music is becoming big with me latley. i'm loving dance anthems with dave pearce, he sounded great driving down the motorway sunday night. pair mark & lard back up and stick them on there, and it will be my number one station.

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WHAT THE HELL?!

[Nik B.]

Thank God for Richard Bacon on (of all possible BBC Channels) 5Live. Grimmy getting Colins show is possibly the greatest mistake in the History of Radio 1 ever, The slot really is wasted. "The Grimm Show" I can see it being after slimey grimey takes over.

Still, at least Colin will be on 5Live, Hopefully still doing Fighting Talk (which I enjoy) so alls not lost, shame that hes leaving the station, but everyone has to move on at some point.

[Frenchie]

Hate to sound like an arrogant so-and-so, but I remember predicting this in an old post, and getting a barrage of abuse.

[Guest inxces4308]

Just to put things at a rest, Radio 1 have confirmed that Nick Grimshaw will be taking colins show permenantly:

Mar 17, 2009 - After ten years at BBC Radio 1, Colin Murray is leaving to join 5 Live full time. His nightly 10pm till midnight slot will be filled by weekend presenter Nick Grimshaw.

Colin is no stranger to 5 Live as he hosts the weekly Fighting Talk show during the football season. His new job will include a Friday night and Sunday afternoon show. He said: "I'm honoured to be given these new shows on Radio 5 Live. With it comes a responsibility to deliver the best sporting radio content anywhere in the world, and I intend to give 100 percent while introducing my own style of presentation."

Nick, who started his radio career just a few years ago working as part of the promo team at Smooth (FM) in Manchester, will move to the new Monday to Thursday, 10pm-midnight slot from the weekend breakfast show but will continue to co-host Switch with Annie Mac on Sunday nights.

Ben Cooper, Head of Programmes, Radio 1, says: "It will be fantastic to get Nick's mix of humour, music and guests on four nights a week. I look forward to it soon becoming the 'must listen to' show for our young audiences."

Nick Grimshaw adds: "I'm so excited to be taking on a whole new challenge. Doing an evening show for Radio 1 is something I've always dreamed of and I can't wait to start."

http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.4515

[Jono]

Just to put things at a rest, Radio 1 have confirmed that Nick Grimshaw will be taking colins show permenantly:

What do you think this thread was about?!

[Guest inxces4308]

What do you think this thread was about?!

Well, if you look back at this thread everybody has been talking about putting other people in for Colin and it not being Nick!!!!

!!!

[Jono]

Hate to sound like an arrogant so-and-so, but I remember predicting this in an old post, and getting a barrage of abuse.

Pfft hardly a barrage of abuse - http://www.unofficialmills.co.uk/communities/showthread.php?t=8245#5

Well, if you look back at this thread everybody has been talking about putting other people in for Colin and it not being Nick!!!!

That's because they read the first post which clearly states Grimmy will take over.

[The Stig]

Well, if you look back at this thread everybody has been talking about putting other people in for Colin and it not being Nick!!!!

!!!

Yes but right from the first post we've known it would be Grimmy replacing him, its just people are speculating who they'd prefer.

[Guest inxces4308]

Pfft hardly a barrage of abuse - http://www.unofficialmills.co.uk/communities/showthread.php?t=8245#5

That's because they read the first post which clearly states Grimmy will take over.

Yes, but that was only from 1 source. Now other sources, etc with things from R1 management confirm it further....putting to rest peoples thoughts about someone else might be able to get the show. The answer is, non of us will get our wish.

[Jono]

Yes, but that was only from 1 source. Now other sources, etc with things from R1 management confirm it further....putting to rest peoples thoughts about someone else might be able to get the show. The answer is, non of us will get our wish.

Suit yourself but it clearly quotes Nick Grimshaw in that article.

[Guest inxces4308]

Suit yourself but it clearly quotes Nick Grimshaw in that article.

I will, thankyou.

I've never been a huge fan of Colin anyway and I think Radio 1 could benefit from him moving to 5 Live. It could also help his career, so everyone wins.

[augusta92]

Colin confirmed on his show last night that his last show will be May 28th and explained that he had to choose between sport and music because he didnt have time to do both.

It makes sense for him but its a shame that hes leaving R1, I really like his humour, knowledge and attitude.

He is in touch with everyone of all ages and in some ways is a good role model..he doesnt try and make money out of everything eg adverts, turn up at every film premiere/party etc. He usually tries to be fair and consider both sides of arguments.

How on earth do they think that Grimmy will be a good replacement?

And what wilh happen to Rachel and Natasha?

[kitty]

Absolutely gutted that Colin is ending his show- I listen most nights while in bed reading or snoozing and have grown to love him. This was traditionally the "John Peel" slot, designed for eclectic mix of music and humour, I don't think Grimmy's style will suit.

Personally, I feel this slot would be better suited to Rob Da Bank, or any of the "Nations" presenters- Huw, Bethan, Vic.

[simon38]

huw will probably fill the gap between colin finishing and nick starting.

[DC]

Absolutely gutted that Colin is ending his show- I listen most nights while in bed reading or snoozing and have grown to love him. This was traditionally the "John Peel" slot, designed for eclectic mix of music and humour, I don't think Grimmy's style will suit.

Personally, I feel this slot would be better suited to Rob Da Bank, or any of the "Nations" presenters- Huw, Bethan, Vic.

yes. basically a dj who has been at the station quite a while and has earned that slot, not someone who just walks in and takes it. i wonder what john peel would make of what the station is becomng today?

[Nik B.]

yes. basically a dj who has been at the station quite a while and has earned that slot, not someone who just walks in and takes it. i wonder what john peel would make of what the station is becomng today?

I think the phrase "Spinning in his grave" would be appropriate.

[eleanor]

It's really sad to see him leaving R1 because I love his show. And I agree with some of you here that Grimmy is no good to replace him, Huw is better. I hope he will not leave Fighting Talk . =(

[augusta92]

Why aren't radio 1 acknowledging the news that Colin is leaving? Its front page news on the R5L website, but Radio 1 website and newsround doesnt mention it anywhere?

I wonder if it was as much a surprise for the R1 management as it was for us? It certainly will make scheduling interesting for them!

If they wanted to they could do a whole tribute to Colin before he leaves....hes worked in almost every area of R1, so they could recap regional progs...evenings...weekends...the outside broadcasts, interviews, the Colin and Edith Show and the Colin Murray show !!!!

[DarkAngelMJH]

It was on newsbeat yesterday, so they have said it. But why would they put it all over their front page? He's leaving R1 not joining it.

[Guest inxces4308]

Also, they dont want to pull attention to it. I'm sure they will do a load of promotion for Grimshaw when he starts but I think for now they will just it nice and quiet and bumbleing along nicely.

[Computer]

I personally think this is a good move, I like Nick Grimshaw Although it does seem odd to pass over Huw Stephens for promotion. I wonder how much of Colin's show he'll keep? I hope he'll keep Spoken word surgery and only one of either Audio Bully or MMD, they sound too similar to warrant both being part of the show imo, he'll also want to introduce his own features, no doubt.

As for weekend brekkie replacement I can see Greg James doing it, maybe have Sara Cox go 1 - 4 weekdays and either have Edith doing lie - in or Edith (and James King) 1 - 4 weekends and Nihal doing lie - in. I don't think they'll want to let go of any of the daytime presenters at this point (unless they want to move to another station, but radio 2 have already announces their re - shuffle and no radio 1 presenter is in sight!) I say Ronnie Herel for early brekkie, or get Moyles to start at 6 and have an extra specialist show?

[augusta92]

It was on newsbeat yesterday, so they have said it. But why would they put it all over their front page? He's leaving R1 not joining it.

I think because it is causing a lot of comment on boards like this...R1 should make and leave a statement somewhere about it! Colin has been part of R1 for a long time..and it wouldnt hurt to say thank you and goodbye! Not every listener was listening to newsbeat yesterday evening.

[welovemoyles]

I am shocked.

Good luck Colin have loved the show over nearly 3 years