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The generation that grew up with commercial radio is now running it. BBC bosses play air guitar. Television is for reality shows. Facebook and YouTube have changed the nature of fame. Radio, whether you listen to it on a set, a phone or a computer, remains the most personal medium of all. Thank You for the Days is his second book about it. It can be very amusing, as long as he minds the gap between self-deprecation and self-advertisement. Radcliffe has been in radio ever since he left university. First at Piccadilly Radio, the only commercial station in British radio history to make a profit in its first year, then at the BBC on four of its five terrestrial networks.
Chris Evans had stormed out after requesting and being denied a four-day week. Radcliffe and his long-term on-air partner, Marc Riley, inherited the show. They were scared, asked for 50 per cent more money and got it, stipulated they would only do it from Manchester and got that too. Nicky Campbell was leaving Radio 1 for Radio 5 Live so they were transferred to his afternoon slot where they thrived once more.
In time, Radcliffe moved to Radio 2 where he now does an evening show, 8 to 10pm, four days a week, with Stuart Maconie. People of his age like it very much.
But there are plenty of meetings with people he admires among them Bowie, Dr Feelgood and Kate Bush , excursions with his pals, bands in which he has played and still drums , memories of childhood distinctly chilly. Thank You for the Days: Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains intact. Some page discolouration and creasing to the cover.
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More tools Find sellers with multiple copies Add to want list. Didn't find what you're looking for? That said, it's not a particularly satisfying read due to his habit of ignoring any sense of chronology. It's probably not for anyone who knows nothing about Radcliffe, but for those who fancy spending a little more time with him than they get on the radio, it works just fine. Feb 10, Emma Cook rated it really liked it. Starting the year with lovely easy to read commutable books, nothing too dreary to a dreary start to Picked this one up from the book swap shelf at work.
It is what it is, really; a few jovial stories of fun and laughable memories of Mark Radcliffe's life. Easy to read en route to work. I would actually give this a three and a half if I could. It's a lovely collection of anecdotes about Mark Radcliffe's life both on and off air. He's a warm and interesting chap and I enjoyed the book a great deal.
A thoroughly nice guy, an honest account and an interesting read. The anecdotes are not earth-shattering or sensational, but they are written in an amusing and entertaining way and portray Radcliffe as a pretty down-to-earth guy. I like an autobiography that makes you feel like you co I would actually give this a three and a half if I could.
I like an autobiography that makes you feel like you could happily go for a pint with the writer by the end of it. And this did just that. I would definitely read another of his books. I've always enjoyed what Mark Radcliffe does "talk in between records" , even if he does say um-err too much. I particularly liked the recent evening shows with Stuart Maconie and remain annoyed that they have been moved to an afternoon slot although if it means less Noddy Holder it can only be a blessing.
So what am I saying? I'm saying that Mar I've always enjoyed what Mark Radcliffe does "talk in between records" , even if he does say um-err too much. I'm saying that Mark has a nice line in gentle, self-deprecating humour, a passion for music, and a liking for people. And it all comes across in this book of anecdotes. An easy and pleasurable read. Aug 30, DJ Yossarian rated it really liked it Shelves: This made a great, random, late summer read -- humorous, not terribly demanding, peppered with anecdotes about meeting the likes of Kate Bush, Shane MacGowan, George Harrison, and working with the legendary and greatly missed John Peel.
Not all of it hits the mark, but it's an entertaining read. Apr 01, Graham Hughes rated it really liked it. An enjoyable, often hilarious collection of anecdotes from the life and career of one of Britain's better music presenters over the last 20 years or so.
In his writing, as well as his broadcasting, Radcliffe sometimes rambles a little though at least we're spared the 'erm, er, Altogether, though, he comes across as warm, likeable, funny and refreshingly ego-free, and his tales are well worth reading. Sep 12, Tresor rated it really liked it. I was hooked from the first few sentences when I read about Mark's love affair with Dr Feelgood - takes me back to my teenage years when I saw Dr Feelgood a few times at Cheltenham Town Hall.
I guess it's because he's one of my contemporaries that I enjoy this book and his radio show so much, along with the fact that we seem to share a pretty similar musical taste. The book is like the radio show - warm and funny. What more could anyone want? Mar 15, Steve rated it liked it. The book's chapters describe either a memorable day from the author's time as a radio DJ, or else from his childhood.
They are engaging, but quite lightweight. Sometimes the chapter title actually gives away most of what is in that chapter. Like other Radcliffe books this one is harmless entertainment. As a longtime fan of Radcliffe, this book was an utter delight, just like having the man himself sitting next to you telling you stories.
Thank You for the Days: A Boy's Own Adventures in Radio and Beyond [Mark Radcliffe] on donnsboatshop.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Approaching 50 . FREE UK Delivery on book orders dispatched by Amazon over £ Thank You for the Days: A Boy's Own Adventures in Radio and Beyond Paperback – 8 Jul Approaching 50, Mark Radcliffe decided to write about his life and his love of music.
Particularly love the Mark and Lard as goth undertakers meeting Tony Blair story! Jul 13, Kendra Levine rated it really liked it. This book isn't great, but it's certainly entertaining. Radcliffe really conveys his affection for the "days" in the book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. If you like British music from Dr.
Feelgood to now, and if you liked Mark and Lard, then you will probably like this book. Jun 28, Tracey Sinclair rated it liked it. Enjoyable and light collection of loosely strung together reminiscences by DJ Mark Radcliffe which came across pretty much exactly as he does on the radio: Oct 17, David O'Neill rated it it was amazing. Sep 19, Devronius rated it liked it. Thoroughly pleasant, often very funny and fluffy memoir. Aug 06, Vivienne Walker added it.