- Thu Aug 15, 2002 1:22 pm
#19955
So Mark Goodier is leaving radio 1 after 15 years. They claim that it isnt anything to do with dwindling listener figures, just that he decided to not renew his contract. They say that with his departure they will revamp the top 40. Now theres nothing wrong with the Top 40, it doesnt need changed. I hope this doesnt mean that non playlist chart hits dont get played as I always find it highly amusing hearing Daniel O Donnel and Def Leppard being played. Goodier usually fills in for Ken Bruce on Radio 2 anyway. But replacing him with Scott Mills is not the answer. Get rid of that stupid backstage program with Rajesh Merchant Of Venice at 3pm. Thats what is losing the listeners. Its a cast iron fact that people will listen on to the Top 40 if something on before it is good. Remember Collins & Maconie Hit Parade, that was good. Just do that again but put Mark & Lard on it. It was like a version of Jukebox Jury if people dont remember it.
dave benson phillips