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PAH replied

30 October 2008, 21:08
Originally posted by Beefy198 View Post

Anyway, he's alright (unfortunately), he'll have another job lined up already.

Yeah CH4 10.35pm tonight! I'm sure he's really gutted about having to leave Radio 2.
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Moscow Mule replied

30 October 2008, 21:01
Originally posted by adestor View Post

Read in the London Lite that Ms Baillie is in talks about selling her story to some rag. If anybody deserves saching it's her. Oh now wait, she already got that from Brand ...

She was on the telly this morning with a Sun logo above her left shoulder.

Originally posted by Her own website

"I am a member of the Satanic Sluts Xtreme and perform violent, horrific and sexy burlesque shows around the UK and the rest of Europe with my dance and burlesque troupe. .. I like to party, I don't care if you call me a waster or even a groupie because I am having so much more fun than you and living this way makes me happy."

I think her Grandad should be more worried about her being a waster than a couple of prank calls.
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Beefy198 replied

30 October 2008, 20:51
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

To me he comes out of it looking like somebody who's sufficiently devious to calculate that rather than waiting to be thrown out, he can resign and thereby con people into believing he was acting honourably.

I've already heard a few people try to reason "but he apologised". Oh yes, that giggly apology where he still maintained that it was funny.

Anyway, he's alright (unfortunately), he'll have another job lined up already.
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Beefy198 replied

30 October 2008, 20:49
Before I post this, don't get me wrong - I am more than happy to pay my licence fee as I would hate ALL the channels to be commercial.

But supposedly being without pay for 12 weeks will cost Ross over £1,000,000

How on earth can they justify that? Correct me if I'm wrong, but all he does is two TV programmes and a radio show each week?
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NickFitz replied

30 October 2008, 20:37
Originally posted by Badger View Post

Funny how Bland comes out of it looking slightly more honourable with resigning.

To me he comes out of it looking like somebody who's sufficiently devious to calculate that rather than waiting to be thrown out, he can resign and thereby con people into believing he was acting honourably.
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adestor replied

30 October 2008, 20:27
Read in the London Lite that Ms Baillie is in talks about selling her story to some rag. If anybody deserves saching it's her. Oh now wait, she already got that from Brand ...
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TheBigYinJames replied

30 October 2008, 20:02
Originally posted by Badger View Post

Funny how Bland comes out of it looking slightly more honourable with resigning.

You think? He comes across as a wad in his video.
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wizard1974uk replied

30 October 2008, 19:29
Originally posted by Badger View Post

Suspended for 3 months (doesn't say if that's on full pay or not). Rubbish. The trust didnt have the nuts to sack him.

Funny how Bland comes out of it looking slightly more honourable with resigning.

Read the article a little closer, it says without pay.
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Badger replied

30 October 2008, 19:16
Suspended for 3 months (doesn't say if that's on full pay or not). Rubbish. The trust didnt have the nuts to sack him.

Funny how Bland comes out of it looking slightly more honourable with resigning.
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wobbegong replied

30 October 2008, 13:06
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

they should both be put on the Sachs offenders register
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TykeMerc replied

30 October 2008, 12:58
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

they should both be put on the Sachs offenders register

I'll get your coat.
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EternalOptimist replied

30 October 2008, 12:55
they should both be put on the Sachs offenders register
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DodgyAgent replied

30 October 2008, 12:51
I have just written a letter of complaint to the BBC, not because I am appalled by their behaviour but because it is a jolly good prank
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ace00 replied

30 October 2008, 12:47
They should do a comedy double act but first change their names around so it's Jonathan Brand and Russell Ross. Their only joke would be Jonathan Brand trying to say Russell Ross. And for guest appearance they should have Jo Brand.
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Moscow Mule replied

30 October 2008, 12:47
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

Ross is far too expensive for us taxpayers. This is a great chance to dump him and he would not win a court case because everybody can see gross misconduct here.

Yes dearie. Do you want a biscuit with your cup of tea? Countdown will be on in a while so just have a nice sit down until then.
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