[MonkeyMonger]

Yeah £640,000 is one hell of a lot of money, but with over 7,000,000 listeners then yes, he is worth it.

That is less than 10p a year from each listener. This is probably pretty obvious and some of you are probably thinking why the hell am I making a thread like this, but I am fed up of people calling him over paid.

I have no idea how he has stayed sane and as good as he is with all the flack he gets.

[foot-loose]

I have no idea how he has stayed sane and as good as he is with all the flack he gets.

I imagine it's got something to do with how rich he is...










Wogan Forever!

[Andy B]

Who (recently) has called him over paid? Compared to some commercial radio jocks he is underpaid (according to the BBC anyway) and compared with Ross who gets 10 times that much I don't think it's a waste at all.

[TIAL]

The thing with people like Moyles and Jonathan Ross is that they have to be seen as 'products' rather than 'people' when it comes to their wage. If you work for a normal company you may get a highly paid job, but you can easily be replaced and the product will continue to be sold.
The BBC want to keep Chris otherwise they lose one of their products which can never be replaced by anyone else. The money paid to these stars is not a reflection of the work they do - it's so high because the demand for these products is rife. The BBC need to pay this money because if they don't their stars will go elsewhere and everyone will complain about second-rate shows.

I always tell people who get annoyed at their wage to see it as a business investment rather than personal salary. I think it's easier to understand that way.

[Ed Pummelon]

Who (recently) has called him over paid?

If you haven't already, take a wander over to Digital Spy's Broadcasting forum, you'll find all manner of enlightened and stimulating debate on this and related subjects...

[Boboff]

How is Chris Overpaid?

By BACS probably.

[in4308]

As I constantly say CHRIS IS NOT ON £600,000+, don't be fooled by the press!

The year that the figures where published (2004 or 6) he was paid that as a total sum by the BBC, that included all TV work and appearances, etc! So he is not paid £600,000 for his radio show.

Compared to others at the BBC I would say Chris is underpaid probably, on a listener comparision.

[Boboff]

As I constantly say CHRIS IS NOT ON £600,000+, don't be fooled by the press!

DAMM THE PRESS, MAKING A FOOL OF ME!!!!!!!!

GRRRRRR!


oh what the heck

KHARNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

[Fortaleza]

In Ross' case, isn't his 'salary' based more on what his production company is paid to produce the show????? ie Ross himself doesn't get all the money. Maybe I'm wrong but I thought I heard that and I wondered if Moyles had a similar arrangement?? After all, both Dave and Chris are not Radio 1 employees, they are freelance, as they have mentioned several times. Maybe I'm getting this arse about face.

[Johnny 1989]

In Ross' case, isn't his 'salary' based more on what his production company is paid to produce the show????? ie Ross himself doesn't get all the money. Maybe I'm wrong but I thought I heard that and I wondered if Moyles had a similar arrangement?? After all, both Dave and Chris are not Radio 1 employees, they are freelance, as they have mentioned several times. Maybe I'm getting this arse about face.

Yes I remember when they used to be BBC Staff but have since becoem freelance, anyone know roughly when, out of curiosity.

[Yudster]

I didn't realise Chris was ever a BBC employee. I assumed Dave was because wasn't he a BA when he first met Chris?

[Johnny 1989]

I didn't realise Chris was ever a BBC employee. I assumed Dave was because wasn't he a BA when he first met Chris?

Dave definately was, as was, if I recall correctly, Chris back in 2001 as he complains about having to do the Good Friday & Easter Monday show, of which he never does these days.

[MK Chris]

I didn't think Chris was either, I would imagine the fact he doesn't do public holidays now is down to the fact that he is held in a much higher regard than when he first joined and probably for a while when he was doing afternoons.

[Johnny 1989]

I didn't think Chris was either, I would imagine the fact he doesn't do public holidays now is down to the fact that he is held in a much higher regard than when he first joined and probably for a while when he was doing afternoons.

Oh right Maybe Aled can confirm whether he used to be or not, he was definately on the staff role at Capital FM.

[AndyJ]

I think he is worth every penny he gets. I think he works damn hard and gets a lot of shit thrown at him as well. Good luck to him.

I got over paid once, my work paid me for 3 weeks I didn't actually work for them. I never said anything and got away with it. Not that anyone needed to know that. I thought I would share it with you all

[foot-loose]

As I constantly say CHRIS IS NOT ON £600,000+, don't be fooled by the press!

DAMM THE PRESS, MAKING A FOOL OF ME!!!!!!!!

GRRRRRR!


oh what the heck

KHARNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

I like pop kharn, but it knocked a filling out last time.

[Goldie]

He's worth every penny they pay him.

Dom ought to be lobbying for a pay-rise, mind.

[Ed Pummelon]

Would be grateful if you could support Bluebeard the mascot at the chris moyles stadium by joining the facebook group
*
or search for bluebeard in groups
thankyou very much

* off you annoying twat.

[Boboff]

Was it something he said?

Ed, you need a holiday love.

[Ed Pummelon]

Spammers annoy me, and this was the fourth or fifth time I'd read the same thing from the little git. But you're right, a holiday wouldn't hurt.

[Yudster]

I have been wondering if you are heading for a Viv-style meltdown..........if so, gimme a minute to make a cup of tea and grab some biccies.

[bwfcol]

Does anyone get a bit irritated that Chris doesn't have time to do the Golden Hour? Matt Fincham did it the other week!

[AndyJ]

Does anyone get a bit irritated that Chris doesn't have time to do the Golden Hour? Matt Fincham did it the other week!

Not really. Its still good to listen to.

[MK Chris]

I think Dave was only doing it this week because it was his birthday.

[jocky85]

Wasn't a fan of Dave's choices today