philmayfield 6,145 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 I was hoping you would take it as a compliment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Backhanded compliments are the only type of tennis I play Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,602 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 What about Dick Barton and his friend Dizzy Dial? My older brother used to list to listen to that, I listened but had no idea what it was about. I remember the music though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 809 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 The wife dont like those shows either she says i am eccentric we can't help it can we Beekay WAKEY WAKEY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 809 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Who remembers Much Binding In The Marsh i can only just remember it and Round The Horn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 I remember both. Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne in Much Binding, an RAF station. Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden and others in Round the Horne. A very well written and amusing comedy programme. There’s nothing remotely funny on radio or tv these days. It is, of course, very difficult nowadays to be funny without someone taking offence. Some people just like to be offended so they can complain. Bring back the Black and White Minstrel Show. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 I think some of the humour of that show would be called to account by the snowflakes now. Oops, I’m replying to a post you’ve just removed Barrie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 47 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Bring back the Black and White Minstrel Show. Prefer it if you don't and not for political reasons, the singing was awful, Most comedians now are obseravational rather than situation based. Ricky Gervais was cringe making in the office but as a stand-up is not only funny but thought provoking. 3 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I think some of the humour of that show would be called to account by the snowflakes now. Oooo bona Mr Mayfield whatever do you mean.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,158 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 They've taken all the fun out of radio Phil. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,158 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Got to agree with your statement above Phil. That's why I've decided to curb some of my banter on here. At least until I get to know the recipient a bit better. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 A day I don’t offend someone is a day wasted Barrie! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,158 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Love it pal ! Simply love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 I’ve regularly been in trouble for speaking out of turn. It was mentioned on a school report! I just can’t help it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 On 1/21/2024 at 4:57 PM, philmayfield said: I remember both. Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne in Much Binding, an RAF station. Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden and others in Round the Horne. A very well written and amusing comedy programme. Round the Horne, great radio. I used to listen to the "Angus Prune" show, I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again. The forerunner of so much brilliant comedy. https://youtu.be/iFZANDJaCxk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 I've been reminded of this on another forum where it was mentioned. 'Listen with Mother' in the early 60s; this is the music which played out the programme. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 My favourite radio programme EVER. I can't hear that piece without tears coming, it represents such a happy time in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody 552 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Round the Horn was always a favourite as was The Navy Lark 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: 'Listen with Mother' in the early 60s; this is the music which played out the programme. Strange, of course I used to listen to Listen with Mother but I have no recollection of this piece of music. Perhaps mum turned the radio off before this was played. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 16 minutes ago, woody said: The Navy Lark Left Hand Down a Bit The theme was Trade Wind Hornpipe. Trade Wind Hornpipe (youtube.com) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Oztalgian said: Strange, of course I used to listen to Listen with Mother but I have no recollection of this piece of music. Perhaps mum turned the radio off before this was played. I remember the music and I’m sure ‘Listen with Mother’ was on the radio just before 2pm and followed by the shipping forecast which always fascinated me, with those strange names, even at a pre-school age! Only recently a friend posted on Facebook the shipping areas around the UK and I’ve saved that map on my iPad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Oztalgian said: Left Hand Down a Bit Oh lummee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, LizzieM said: followed by the shipping forecast which always fascinated me, with those strange names, even at a pre-school age! Often fell asleep to the late-night Shipping Forecast Theme when I came home after an afternoon shift. Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ Shipping Forecast (Sailing By) (youtube.com) Composed by the great Ronald Binge. I am sure you know Elizabethan Serenade, one of his works too. Ronald Binge - Elizabethan Serenade (youtube.com) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,084 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Sunday afternoon, summer, trip down to the Embankment,. warm sunny day, out comes the trannie "Alan Freeman" Hi Pop Pickers, here's the top 20 WHAT A LIFE? eyes closed, sun smiling on your face, then later, see if there are any nice boys around. Why did I grow up?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, mary1947 said: "Alan Freeman" Hi Pop Pickers, here's the top 20 The Sign of the Swinging Cymbal was the theme tune. (the bloody video copy thingy is not working. Any tips) Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ Pick Of The Pops (youtube.com) https://youtu.be/bY85ET2gXGQ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,421 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Sounds like the start to a dirty ditty - "By the sign of the swinging cymbal"... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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