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We also use cookies on for personalisation, analytics and ads. News UK has seen ratings for TalkTV's linear TV channel, which has promised to be less ideologically driven than its rival GB News, slump since launching on 25 April. But he is at least aware of his own humble place in the pantheon of polite society: he fawningly asked the fox-killing, kimono-wearing. It is bathetically hilarious, catch it if only to hear Bercow explaining democracy. Post pandemic, its fantastic to have RAJAR back with a bang. Thats whats destroyed it. Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories. He sits in his echo chamber and most of us would rather hear all sides of discussion. His big break came in the form of The Word, a youth-led and often anarchic TV show for Channel 4. The steady politicisation of BBC hosts is why Im almost at the point of giving up on BBC radio altogether, finding a better alternative in a few podcasts in which there is a serious and in-depth discussion, and which can include people of different political beliefs. Ferrari's audience figures were back up after. 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LBC's left-leaning mid-morning presenter James O'Brien now has more listeners than breakfast show host Nick Ferrari, in the latest indication that British radio listening habits have. Talkradio continues to be the home of popular opinion, delivering another round of record numbers. 1.9m WEEKLY LISTENERS ADDING A MASSIVE 500,000, SMOOTH HITS A NEW RECORD IN LONDONINCREASING ITS AUDIENCEBY ALMOST A THIRD The din created by the half-baked talking to the half-educated is horrible.. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. The more I hear commercial radio the more repellent I find it, the comedian Kenneth Williams noted in his diary, back in 1973, the year LBC became Britains first legally approved independent radio station. Maajid was one of the most thoughtful presenters on LBC. It isnt his fault, its the fault of the people who conned him. Well, at my school (a well-known Edinburgh Scots Grammar one) the four 6th form bullies were all rugger players, so your generalization doesnt seem to hold up. Schoolmasters at the academy rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted have banned . This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. . Mr Anderson, who was dubbed "30p Lee" for past comments that people could get by eating very low-price meals, wrote with the photo on Twitter: "Katy works for me. And he remains courteous to all but the most extreme, giving the impression that he means it when he says, I want to hear your calls. Thats whats destroyed it. . More info: to find out more, including station addresses, people who work there, audience figures and how to listen, see LBC's directory listing. His ratings have, however, since fallen reaching a low of 40,300 earlier this week according to Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) reported by the i. GB News which recently started simulcasting its audio feed as a radio station reached 239,000 people a week, eclipsing, said GB News, talkRADIOs launch. What was society to think? REACHES A MASSIVE 2.8m LISTENERS, RADIO XS CHRIS MOYLES GROWS HIS BREAKFAST AUDIENCE TO A The numbers, the stations third RAJAR results, are its best yet. James is a very skilled, sensitive and well-informed interviewer. OBrien led a calculated witch-hunt by promoting those lies over many months. A juvenile approach to thinking but sometimes amusing and entertaining, sometimes repulsively offensive. Most notoriously, he indulged the patently absurd lies told by Carl Nick Beech about VIP paedophile-rings, a conspiracy theory that hurt actual people. Contrary to the lies on social media, regurgitated regularly by the likes of Left-wing public school poseur James O'Brien on LBC Radio, in a pathetic attempt to discredit me, I don't 'live' in Florida. We are building new audiences across an array of platforms, and showing steady growth. The Ukip leader had, remarked that hed be concerned if a group of Romanian men moved in next door, and OBrien demanded an explanation. The BBCs Local Radio network, which includes news, music and entertainment programming, reached 8.6m people (down 4%). The vast silent majority would not bother to ring in. Podcast streaming numbers or 'plays' are notoriously tricky to find. His anger can lead him into strange territory: critics of the Leveson Report get dismissed as people bleating about how the government shouldnt control the press. She called for a final solution to the problem of terrorism, while he spoke against the Covid vaccine and railed against the network of fascists who seek a New World Order. Perhaps theyve stopped calling in now. Exactly. Yes the virtue signalling is a disease in that population. LBC has decided that the requirement for balance in broadcasting can be made right across the schedule, rather than within any one show, so that each presenter is allowed, indeed encouraged, to be one-sided. Sound familiar? These are revealing interviews with people who rarely give in-depth interviews, be it from politics, entertainment or news. No. Alwyn W. Turneris a cultural and political historian. Im delighted to see so many of our brands achieving record results from Heart breaking through 10million, LBC truly Leading Britains Conversation and going over 3 million for the first time in its long and illustrious history to Chris Moyles smashing though 1 million and Kate Garraway seeing over 2.5 million tuning in over on Smooth. He is not a serious political commentator rather an entertainer. LBC's Nick Ferrari and James O'Brien meanwhile drew in the biggest listenership of the commercial players, with 1.4m weekly listeners each. Total listening hours for Talkradio were up 23% compared to the last quarter to reach 5.7m hours each week, while Times Radios listening hours were up 16% to 3.6m hours weekly. Years ago I switched off LBC at 10am and rejoined at lunchtime. He is credited with reestablishing the Labour Party as a mainstream, centrist political force after a period of hard-left internal conflict. Sammy Wilson critical of Stormont brake warning DUP Windsor Framework decision will be 'as long as it takes' The Irish News 09:57 1-Mar-23. Lampard gave rather better than he got, though it is possible that he didnt quite grasp the nature of the phone-in. Brian brings the discussion around to talk about the three business beliefs that can make or break your business. For almost two decades, the biggest show on LBC has been Nick Ferrari at breakfast, followed in the schedule by James OBrien, the latter playing, according to Miranda Sawyer in The Observer, Alan Partridge to Ferraris Chris Morris. Certainly thats the view of his bosses. Privacy manager, HEART BREAKFAST WITH JAMIE THEAKSTON & AMANDA HOLDEN, Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden, Capital XTRA Breakfast with Yinka and Shayna Marie, As the voice of the nation throughout the pandemic, more people are tuning into. As the Greeks said an open mind is the essence of intellect. Subscribe to get a new episode every Frida A leader column in the, spelt it out: This is racism, pure and simple: Romanians, he is suggesting, are criminals to be feared. Indeed he was, and he might reasonably have expected the. Radio call-in shows generally only attract the weird and the extreme. LBC Radio - Nick Ferrari and James O'Brien 52 replies . Spot on in your broad sentiments. For the first time, OBriens listenership has overtaken Ferraris. IS LONDONS BIGGEST COMMERCIAL MUSIC BREAKFAST SHOW. I like TalkRadio because, though there is a clear editorial line, they give air time to different points of view. Asia Pacific; EMEA; Latin America; UK Solicitors; UK Bar; United States Essential reading for media leaders every Thursday. ", He then mocked the anger of some Tory MPs, imagining them asking 'what if Boris Johnson had appointed her? No. I should acknowledge, incidentally, that its terribly unfair to bring up Sawyers joke. James O'Brien absolutely destroys Conservative MP '30p' Lee Anderson for using his staffer 'essentially as a human shield' as he slammed food bank users. But last weeks listening figures suggested a changing of the guard. He was right about Brexit and anyone who disagrees is in denial. James O'Brien ridiculed the fury surrounding Sue Gray becoming Keir Starmer's chief of staff as he compiled a damning list of Covid rule breaches by the Tories. Its a form of whataboutery that sits on the fence we seldom learn if the response to Xs comments is correct; only that itd be different if Y had said that but it does provide an opportunity to attack the newspapers. Authentic interview with a man full of empathy, gratitude and class. I struggle to credit that either OBrien or (the then) Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Tom Watson, could have been taken in by such obvious fantasy, but they seemed to be so keen to believe that prominent people were involved in the rape and murder of children that they put aside all their critical faculties in order to convince themselves. I first had the misfortune to listen to his deranged rantings, when I inadvertently left the radio on after the (very gentlemanly) Nick Ferrari programme during the Brexit debate. The LBC brand stations also all saw increases in total time spent listening to their programming. As always physiognomy remains your best guide. And in the comments sections, especially in Unherd, were similarly narcissistic but it provides an outlet for our frustrations. We welcome applications to contribute to UnHerd please fill out the form below including examples of your previously published work. This requires a different attitude, which is why OBrien never really made the grade when presenting. Are we all going to pretend that it isn't every bit as awful as most 'Project Fear' predictions? Since then, OBriens stock has continued to rise, largely because hes very good at his job. Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James OBrien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people. 28/02/2023 22:47. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. James Edward O'Brien (born 13 January 1972) [citation needed] is a British radio presenter, podcaster, author, and former tabloid journalist and television presenter. Because while the tone of more-in-sorrow-than-anger piety may irritate some, it provides a self-righteous safety-blanket for others. James O'Brien Eddie Mair Categories: Talk Rating: Frequencies LBC London: 97.3 FM Schedule Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Contacts Website: www.lbc.co.uk/ Address: 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA Telephone: 0345 60 60 973 E-mail: Customer.Support@Global.com Social networks Update this radio information Scott Taunton, News UKs head of broadcasting, said: "I am delighted with this record performance; it reflects well on the brilliant radio being produced across every area of the News Broadcasting portfolio. Radio call-in shows generally only attract the weird and the extreme. Mike Graham on TalkRADIO is so much better. Agree entirely, except that OBrien has no critical faculties, just his own virtue signalling woke agenda. OBrien lacks the intellect/cojones to discuss a topic with an intelligent caller that holds an opposing view to him. Email pged@pressgazette.co.uk to point out mistakes, provide story tips or send in a letter for publication on our "Letters Page" blog. If you like talk radio, then Ferrari followed immediately by Mike Graham is the way to go. Sometimes first impressions count for more than a broadcaster would like. Of course Hitchens eventually changed Grahams mind. OBrien long since drove away most of those who might not share his views on such subjects as Trump, Johnson, and Brexit, and his show resembles a familiar social media echo chamber. (After Farages departure in 2020, OBrien tweeted in triumph: We got our station back.). Obviously. Add message. The ruination, of which there was much, came about directly and solely from the policy decisions and egregious actions of the state prosecuting agency and senior police officers who ditched discretion and enthusiastically investigated the claims. "As the national and international news agenda continues to be a focus for more and more people, listeners are turning to brands they trust for analysis. Trending videos, tweets and news from the UK's biggest humour site. 'DEAR RISHI': Rishi Sunak wakes with a satisfied glow in a hotel room in Northern Ireland this morning after his "Windsor Framework" landed with almost universal acclaim. Fighting the globalist powers, the bureaucrats, not doing as they were told, this is the stuff of legend. 30 Leicester Square LBC is the leading YouTube channel for live debate around the news and current affairs. He often comes across as sanctimonious, superior and smug, of course, but thats part of the schtick, integral to his appeal. James O'Brien thought playing back these Brexit promises would be fun, but was instead left fumingThis video clip is from an LBC show presented by James O'Br. James OBrien is a cretinous oaf and hypocritical leftbot. Upon '30p' Lee Anderson's promotion to Tory Party deputy Chairman, James O'Brien asks callers what Rishi Sunak's thinking might be.Listen to the full show on. "Go on seriously, riddle me that", he added. Just as Johnsons career wasnt arrested by Mairs rudeness, so Farage despite claims in the Left-wing newspapers that hed been hamstrung, skewered, humiliated by OBrien went on to lead Ukip to a stunning victory in the Euro-elections. We have live interviews and debates and you can even phone in to join in the conversation. James took aim at Boris Johnson's original appointment of cabinet secretary Simon Case to undertake the Partygate investigation, despite his implication in the rule breaches. FOR SHARE & HOURSWITH AN 8.1% SHARE OF THE MARKET We want to better help you understand how and why we use your data. So although hes the best at it, OBriens not the only one on this tack. NOW REACHES MORE THAN 1 MILLION LISTENERSIN LONDON ALONE, GLOBAL HAS THE #1 & #2COMMERCIAL BREAKFAST SHOWS IN LONDONFOR REACH, HOURS AND SHARE, LBCs NICK FERRARI AT BREAKFAST ", "How does the appointment of Sue Gray as Keir Starmers chief of staff somehow render her responsible for the broken swing, the wine fridge, the suitcases full of booze, the sexual relations, the parties, the karaoke, the vomit all over the corridors. Save. Just as Johnsons career wasnt arrested by Mairs rudeness, so Farage despite claims in the Left-wing newspapers that hed been hamstrung, skewered, humiliated by OBrien went on to lead Ukip to a stunning, Since then, OBriens stock has continued to rise, largely because hes very good at his job. The more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger shtick is unintentionally hilarious. Lee Anderson shared a photo of his parliamentary researcher Katy as he said anyone earning more and using a food bank must have a budgeting problem. AND AN INCREDIBLE 17m HOURS, HEART IS LONDONS UNDISPUTED NO.1 COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION No comments yet. And consequently he embodies many of the flaws found on social media. We are where we are thats his world-weary catchphrase. LBC News After some Tory MPs expressed anger that Partygate investigator Sue Gray was offered a job as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, James O'Brien ridiculed the MPs, claiming they were unsure of what they were "supposed to be angry about". But it does lose sight of what used to be the central value of the phone-in show: the way it served as a mass focus-group. Content warning: this episode contains descriptions of racial violence, racial slurs and suicidal feelings. Because while the tone of more-in-sorrow-than-anger piety may irritate some, it provides a self-righteous safety-blanket for others. James O'Brien should be sacked from LBC and his show cancelled with immediate effect. Agreed. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973 02.28.2023 Rishi "look at what you could have won" Sunak This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. James O'Brien - The Whole Show episodes: 03.01.2023 The conmen now want your sympathy This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. O'Brien is back at it in January 2015, telling his listeners: 'It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to see many other areas of the media. O'Brien claimed this morning that the greater the uptake of the jabs and the boosters, the less chance there is of a fourth or a fifth wave of Covid-19. I remember that being said on the BBC, but not which BBC berk had said it. OBrien was like the clever bullying 6th former but with a seriously nasty streak. James O'Brien ridiculed the fury surrounding Sue Gray becoming Keir Starmer's chief of staff as he compiled a damning list of Covid rule breaches by the Tories. Absolutely pathetic individual with no obvious intellect. SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth Fresh from her record-breaking double at last weekend's County of Cornwall Athletics Association Western Championships at the St Elizabeth Technical Sports Complex, Petersfield High's Alexis James is hoping to carry her form into next month's Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletics Of course theyre all smug, wealthy, middle-class professionals these days, but I for one will remember, and if necessary, if I ever meet any of them (unlikely), remind. Sorry, but that is indefensible. on the web. Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers. 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Most notoriously,heindulgedthepatently absurd liestold by Carl Nick Beech about VIP paedophile-rings, a conspiracy theory that hurtactualpeople. Hes the one with the problem, not me. O'Brien on top Meanwhile O'Brien has hit 1.307 million. LBC has decided that the requirement for balance in broadcasting can be made right across the schedule, rather than within any one show, so that each presenter is allowed, indeed encouraged, to be one-sided.
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