Isle of Wight? Radio

Georgedubya · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 28

I have just tuned in to the "News" on this dumbded down radio station in the hope of getting some up to date news on what damage had been done during the night, if any trees were down, roads blocked etc. etc.
The first item up at 10.00am was the weather and how it had badly affected DORSET without one word about the Isle of Wight.
That lasted for 30 seconds then she was on to a story about a LAWYER IN IRAQ followed by a man who had died in BIRMINGHAM.
With the 'other radio station just playing mind numbing music (why did the phone in go?) there is no station left to hear ISLE OF WIGHT NEWS.
Sorry for shouting, but it makes me so angry that the so called local radio station is called after the island, when it would be more appropriate to call it something which rhymes with Wight!

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laineyiow · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 188

Must have changed during the day because I heard them talking about trees that had blown down (even though I couldn't for the life of me find the one that was supposed to have blown down on Forest Road! Rolling Eyes

) and the areas that had suffered flooding.

Maybe it takes them a few hours to get the "local" news through! Rolling Eyes

Mo · Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 20

More to the point there is no facility left to question those in authority about decisions they have taken, or are about to take.
When Alex Dyke did the phone in, there was an opportunity to do just that, even though on some days it was a waste of time.
All that there is now is the faint possibility of having a letter published in the County Press and that is unlikely if the views expressed are opposed by the editorial team (such as it is).
IOWRadio cannot last much longer as the FM signal will be switched off soon.
The lack of a decent interactive radio station is one of the biggest drawbacks to living here.
Laineys post goes some way to explaining it. Four or five years ago, residents would ring up IOWRadio and TELL them about fallen trees, floods etc. BTW, what did you want to find the tree for anyway? Have chain saw will travel?
Laughing

Nowadays people are more like Tali. They have given up on IOWRadio, myself included, because it is just cheesey rubbish.

Carrie · Joined: 19 Aug 2008 Posts: 84

I'll admit I listened to IOW Radio travelling to work a couple of times when I first moved here. Decided it was utter drivel and never listened to it again. Now I wouldn't even have the chance if I wanted to, try getting a decent radio reception in Brading Rolling Eyes

Freddie · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 34

I used to be a regular contributor to the old phone in and had a few guest appearances in the studio.
The old phone in was many things to many people.
Some saw it as a load of rubbish, some saw it as a good laugh and some as a forum for getting stuff off their chest.
To me it was all of those.
Sadly, listeners never really got to grips with it, very few having the courage to call in and when Alex hacked off the Council with his "Schools Rally", that was the writing on the wall and the new regime got rid of him about the time that Carrie moved here.
It is exactly the opposite situation on LBC, where people queue for 30 minutes or more just to have a few seconds on phone in shows. Do it myself occasionally!
From Sony Award winners to absolute drivel in 3 years. Bit like Portsmouth FC eh tali?
Well done IOW Radio. Sad

Georgedubya · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 28

"Sadly, listeners never really got to grips with it, very few having the courage to call in"
I'm afraid that it is a trait of the English.
They sit on their hands until whatever should be galvanizing them into action actually happens and then moan "why didn't somebody do something".
Take the present furore over Ryde and Shanklin theatres and Ventnor Winter Gardens.
The Council take the view and quite rightly in my opinion, that if these venues are not used and able to pay their way, then they should be closed down to save EVERY council tax payer from subsidising the few that DO use those venues.

Georgedubya · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 28

I hear that IW Radio are first with the news that, due to their efforts, Nokia are going to bring their White Christmas competition prize to the Island.
What a sad reflection of how life is viewed by the majority of people.
Put important issues before them (as is done on here and other forums) and people could not care less.
Soldiers dying in Afghanistan, nearly 3 million unemployed, MPs helping themselves to money they are not entitled, businesses struggling to stay solvent and yet the average Joe/Josephine is more concerned with the winner of X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing or, 8 tons of snow being brought to Seaclose for a day.

acegardener · Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Posts: 12

Mo · Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 20

Posted: 1/11/2009 9:22AM Post subject: You could not make it up
a.g.,
Don't get all paranoid.

You obviously didn't take my advice then?
The use of the "F" word so often shows a distinct lack of vocabulary and a lack of tolerance that you showed so angrily on the Theo Serle thread.
What tipped you over the edge on this one? The X Factor slur?

Freddie · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 34

Still hurtin' over the statue eh ace?

acegardener · Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Posts: 12

Georgedubya · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 28

Ace,
I see you. Why don't you post now you're here?
GD

acegardener · Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Posts: 12

I am still waiting for my membership to the Flat Earth Society to come through. Then I might be able to join in and add to the nonsense that has been posted lately.

Freddie · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 34

acegardener · Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Posts: 12