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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2018 14:47:10 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about.
Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf?
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Post by Marshy on Aug 27, 2018 14:57:37 GMT
It’s Steve Hamer
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Post by newmarketgas on Aug 27, 2018 15:09:45 GMT
Do you not feel that he is crying inside ?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2018 15:14:42 GMT
Do you not feel that he is crying inside ? I feckin am, every time I hear him laugh ! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2018 15:22:13 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about. Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf? It's kind of pathetic as I'm sure there are bigger things in the world to worry about but I totally agree. It makes me want to switch off and cancel my subscription so there is a threat to Rovers commercial interests at least by allowing this guy to continue ruining the commentary. |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Aug 27, 2018 15:36:30 GMT
Not sure how long it’s been going on for? I’ve only started hearing it this season now that they have added commmentrary to ifollow
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Post by althepirate on Aug 27, 2018 15:40:29 GMT
Lansdown
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2018 15:42:20 GMT
Can't be him. His laugh is more like Muttley. |
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Post by Big Jock on Aug 27, 2018 15:44:01 GMT
Well, someone had to . . . . .
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Post by johnmalyckyj on Aug 27, 2018 19:00:25 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about. Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf? The gentleman concerned is a blind supporter. He has been sitting next to the Radio Bristol commentators since the Conference season. Previously he had been sitting in another part of the ground with his daughter listening to the BBC commentary. There came a point in the season where Radio Bristol were not providing a commentary for a particular match so he asked if he could possibly listen to the Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service (BHBS) commentary. With the help of David Sams (the club secretary) this was arranged and he came and plugged straight into the commentary. He enjoyed the experience so much that he asked if he and his daughter (who gets him to and from the games) could transfer on a permanent basis to listen to the BHBS commentary, that way he was guaranteed an accessible commentary during that season. When Rovers were back into the Football League he asked if the arrangement could continue. He sits there for practical reasons (he has headphones that plug straight into our output) and there are longstanding season ticket holders who occupy seats in the two rows behind. Bearing in mind that we are broadcasting to people who are in hospital we not only have a brief to inform but also to entertain, so we go about our business in what we hope is an informative but lighthearted manner, we are more 'Test Match Special' than Radio Five Live at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. When you hear that laughter it is usually because a little bit of gentle humour has been eased into what might be quite a grim spectacle as was the case yesterday. I am not going to name the gentleman concerned but he values our service so much that he kindly donated in excess of £1000 to purchase a vital piece of equipment which enabled us to continue broadcasting a couple of years ago (it was the subject of a programme article so if you cared to trawl you would get his name). BHBS is a registered charity and relies on donations to keep operating. Supporting Bristol Rovers should be open and accessible to everyone and I am proud that we help do that for at least one Gashead who loves coming to the matches for the 'live' experience of being at the ground amongst friends. If you know of any other blind supporters, then I am sure that both the club and BHBS will be happy to help. I will mention to our Radio Bristol colleagues the position of their "effects" microphone which may have an impact on picking up nearby, laughter, voices and noise. Kind regards John Malyckyj Trustee (and commentator) Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service |
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Post by Big Jock on Aug 27, 2018 19:05:22 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about. Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf? The gentleman concerned is a blind supporter. He has been sitting next to the Radio Bristol commentators since the Conference season. Previously he had been sitting in another part of the ground with his daughter listening to the BBC commentary. There came a point in the season where Radio Bristol were not providing a commentary for a particular match so he asked if he could possibly listen to the Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service (BHBS) commentary. With the help of David Sams (the club secretary) this was arranged and he came and plugged straight into the commentary. He enjoyed the experience so much that he asked if he and his daughter (who gets him to and from the games) could transfer on a permanent basis to listen to the BHBS commentary, that way he was guaranteed an accessible commentary during that season. When Rovers were back into the Football League he asked if the arrangement could continue. He sits there for practical reasons (he has headphones that plug straight into our output) and there are longstanding season ticket holders who occupy seats in the two rows behind. Bearing in mind that we are broadcasting to people who are in hospital we not only have a brief to inform but also to entertain, so we go about our business in what we hope is an informative but lighthearted manner, we are more 'Test Match Special' than Radio Five Live at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. When you hear that laughter it is usually because a little bit of gentle humour has been eased into what might be quite a grim spectacle as was the case yesterday. I am not going to name the gentleman concerned but he values our service so much that he kindly donated in excess of £1000 to purchase a vital piece of equipment which enabled us to continue broadcasting a couple of years ago (it was the subject of a programme article so if you cared to trawl you would get his name). BHBS is a registered charity and relies on donations to keep operating. Supporting Bristol Rovers should be open and accessible to everyone and I am proud that we help do that for at least one Gashead who loves coming to the matches for the 'live' experience of being at the ground amongst friends. If you know of any other blind supporters, then I am sure that both the club and BHBS will be happy to help. I will mention to our Radio Bristol colleagues the position of their "effects" microphone which may have an impact on picking up nearby, laughter, voices and noise. Kind regards John Malyckyj Trustee (and commentator) Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service Wow, thanks fur explaining that. good work by th way. Good stuff, didnae know any of that. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2018 23:30:53 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about. Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf? The gentleman concerned is a blind supporter. He has been sitting next to the Radio Bristol commentators since the Conference season. Previously he had been sitting in another part of the ground with his daughter listening to the BBC commentary. There came a point in the season where Radio Bristol were not providing a commentary for a particular match so he asked if he could possibly listen to the Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service (BHBS) commentary. With the help of David Sams (the club secretary) this was arranged and he came and plugged straight into the commentary. He enjoyed the experience so much that he asked if he and his daughter (who gets him to and from the games) could transfer on a permanent basis to listen to the BHBS commentary, that way he was guaranteed an accessible commentary during that season. When Rovers were back into the Football League he asked if the arrangement could continue. He sits there for practical reasons (he has headphones that plug straight into our output) and there are longstanding season ticket holders who occupy seats in the two rows behind. Bearing in mind that we are broadcasting to people who are in hospital we not only have a brief to inform but also to entertain, so we go about our business in what we hope is an informative but lighthearted manner, we are more 'Test Match Special' than Radio Five Live at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. When you hear that laughter it is usually because a little bit of gentle humour has been eased into what might be quite a grim spectacle as was the case yesterday. I am not going to name the gentleman concerned but he values our service so much that he kindly donated in excess of £1000 to purchase a vital piece of equipment which enabled us to continue broadcasting a couple of years ago (it was the subject of a programme article so if you cared to trawl you would get his name). BHBS is a registered charity and relies on donations to keep operating. Supporting Bristol Rovers should be open and accessible to everyone and I am proud that we help do that for at least one Gashead who loves coming to the matches for the 'live' experience of being at the ground amongst friends. If you know of any other blind supporters, then I am sure that both the club and BHBS will be happy to help. I will mention to our Radio Bristol colleagues the position of their "effects" microphone which may have an impact on picking up nearby, laughter, voices and noise. Kind regards John Malyckyj Trustee (and commentator) Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service is available on an app like tunein radio? |
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 28, 2018 11:19:46 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about. Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf? The gentleman concerned is a blind supporter. He has been sitting next to the Radio Bristol commentators since the Conference season. Previously he had been sitting in another part of the ground with his daughter listening to the BBC commentary. There came a point in the season where Radio Bristol were not providing a commentary for a particular match so he asked if he could possibly listen to the Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service (BHBS) commentary. With the help of David Sams (the club secretary) this was arranged and he came and plugged straight into the commentary. He enjoyed the experience so much that he asked if he and his daughter (who gets him to and from the games) could transfer on a permanent basis to listen to the BHBS commentary, that way he was guaranteed an accessible commentary during that season. When Rovers were back into the Football League he asked if the arrangement could continue. He sits there for practical reasons (he has headphones that plug straight into our output) and there are longstanding season ticket holders who occupy seats in the two rows behind. Bearing in mind that we are broadcasting to people who are in hospital we not only have a brief to inform but also to entertain, so we go about our business in what we hope is an informative but lighthearted manner, we are more 'Test Match Special' than Radio Five Live at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. When you hear that laughter it is usually because a little bit of gentle humour has been eased into what might be quite a grim spectacle as was the case yesterday. I am not going to name the gentleman concerned but he values our service so much that he kindly donated in excess of £1000 to purchase a vital piece of equipment which enabled us to continue broadcasting a couple of years ago (it was the subject of a programme article so if you cared to trawl you would get his name). BHBS is a registered charity and relies on donations to keep operating. Supporting Bristol Rovers should be open and accessible to everyone and I am proud that we help do that for at least one Gashead who loves coming to the matches for the 'live' experience of being at the ground amongst friends. If you know of any other blind supporters, then I am sure that both the club and BHBS will be happy to help. I will mention to our Radio Bristol colleagues the position of their "effects" microphone which may have an impact on picking up nearby, laughter, voices and noise. Kind regards John Malyckyj Trustee (and commentator) Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service John As you say, "Roy of the Rovers" has been a supporter of the Gas for many years and Ruth a keen contributor to the matchday program. The service you provide is (I am led to believe as have not had need to access) second to none. Keep up the good work  |
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Post by southmeadgas on Aug 28, 2018 14:22:47 GMT
Who is the guy who laughs like Tommy Cooper on the commentary. He must be sat near the commentators. I am sorry, but when Rovers are playing as though they are a mid-table team in the Over-60's Walking League (without the pace!), then I don't think there is much to laugh about. Is it still illegal to strangle someone with a scarf? It's kind of pathetic as I'm sure there are bigger things in the world to worry about but I totally agree. It makes me want to switch off and cancel my subscription so there is a threat to Rovers commercial interests at least by allowing this guy to continue ruining the commentary. Yes, it is kind of pathetic that you are so wound up by someone laughing. Unreal... |
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Post by Cosmic Pasty on Aug 28, 2018 15:00:47 GMT
Circumstances (lack of cash, mostly, as well as being served by an unreliable bus service) mean that I listen to the match on the radio far more often than I attend the ground. I can honestly say that this week was the first time I've noticed the laughter. My reaction to it was just to think that someone had made an effort to get there that I hadn't - if I'm honest with myself then a rearrangement of my priorities and the development of some stamina in the face of WorstBus would probably see me overcome my 'circumstances' and show up at the ground a lot more often than I do. Hearing the story of the laughing fan and knowing that he likely faces bigger issues on a daily basis than I ever will don't make me feel any differently - kudos to him for being there and supporting the club that I love. As for us having nothing to laugh at, I can only take our current facilities so seriously |
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Post by johnmalyckyj on Aug 28, 2018 19:45:44 GMT
The gentleman concerned is a blind supporter. He has been sitting next to the Radio Bristol commentators since the Conference season. Previously he had been sitting in another part of the ground with his daughter listening to the BBC commentary. There came a point in the season where Radio Bristol were not providing a commentary for a particular match so he asked if he could possibly listen to the Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service (BHBS) commentary. With the help of David Sams (the club secretary) this was arranged and he came and plugged straight into the commentary. He enjoyed the experience so much that he asked if he and his daughter (who gets him to and from the games) could transfer on a permanent basis to listen to the BHBS commentary, that way he was guaranteed an accessible commentary during that season. When Rovers were back into the Football League he asked if the arrangement could continue. He sits there for practical reasons (he has headphones that plug straight into our output) and there are longstanding season ticket holders who occupy seats in the two rows behind. Bearing in mind that we are broadcasting to people who are in hospital we not only have a brief to inform but also to entertain, so we go about our business in what we hope is an informative but lighthearted manner, we are more 'Test Match Special' than Radio Five Live at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. When you hear that laughter it is usually because a little bit of gentle humour has been eased into what might be quite a grim spectacle as was the case yesterday. I am not going to name the gentleman concerned but he values our service so much that he kindly donated in excess of £1000 to purchase a vital piece of equipment which enabled us to continue broadcasting a couple of years ago (it was the subject of a programme article so if you cared to trawl you would get his name). BHBS is a registered charity and relies on donations to keep operating. Supporting Bristol Rovers should be open and accessible to everyone and I am proud that we help do that for at least one Gashead who loves coming to the matches for the 'live' experience of being at the ground amongst friends. If you know of any other blind supporters, then I am sure that both the club and BHBS will be happy to help. I will mention to our Radio Bristol colleagues the position of their "effects" microphone which may have an impact on picking up nearby, laughter, voices and noise. Kind regards John Malyckyj Trustee (and commentator) Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service is available on an app like tunein radio? No unfortunately they are not. Whilst in the future BHBS is likely to broadcast via the internet, football commentaries are governed by licences and all hospital radio stations broadcast by being given permission by the local club concerned on the understanding that they are broadcast on a closed line. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 0:34:36 GMT
It's kind of pathetic as I'm sure there are bigger things in the world to worry about but I totally agree. It makes me want to switch off and cancel my subscription so there is a threat to Rovers commercial interests at least by allowing this guy to continue ruining the commentary. Yes, it is kind of pathetic that you are so wound up by someone laughing. Unreal... Imagine listening to that crap tonight with someone laughing in the background and then wonder how it would affect your listening experience? |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Aug 29, 2018 4:47:51 GMT
Yes, it is kind of pathetic that you are so wound up by someone laughing. Unreal... Imagine listening to that crap tonight with someone laughing in the background and then wonder how it would affect your listening experience? It probably would've been NH and/or TW...(?) |
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Post by hargravegas on Aug 29, 2018 6:37:23 GMT
At least I know why someone is laughing now, it was at very strange times & I wondered why with what was going on on the pitch. Thanks for explaining
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2018 7:45:45 GMT
is available on an app like tunein radio? No unfortunately they are not. Whilst in the future BHBS is likely to broadcast via the internet, football commentaries are governed by licences and all hospital radio stations broadcast by being given permission by the local club concerned on the understanding that they are broadcast on a closed line. Once again thanks for your original post and further clarification on how hospital broadcasts work. Keep up the good work and long may they continue. As a lot of us know these broadcasts were going long before Radio Bristol and ifollow existed and I for one hope they continue and the gentleman who was mentioned in this thread continues his enjoyment at the Mem and is provided with your commentary which helps him overcome his disability of a sense that the majority of us are able enjoy. Keep on laughing I say and I hope we all can enjoy success on the pitch before too long. UTG and up Bristol hospital broadcasting!!! |
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