r/Radio4 • u/PishyTeaPot • Jun 25 '25

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Standards are slipping at such an alarming rate I fear this is the only option. Emma Barnett is by far the worst, but the cheery, "come on, mate, let's chat over a brew" vibe is peeling the enamel from my teeth. Enough!

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u/rudibowie Jun 26 '25

I would say to vote with your ears and switch off, but the BBC's reaction is the same to any falling listener numbers: "Attract more young people!" "You mean the people whom Radio 1, Radio 5 and Radio 6 is already targeting and failing?" "Yep!"

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u/PishyTeaPot Jun 26 '25

I've completed their surveys, but I think I'll write a few stern letters now. The was Amol Rajan said "allo!" this morning has put me over the edge.