Radio 4 documentary about couriers - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

wiganwill · 17th August 2008

If any of you are interested there is a documentary going out on Radio 4 tomorrow (18th) at 11 am. It should be available via i-player as well. It features Nhatt, Buffalo Bill and myself. I've heard it and think it's ok, should be of interest to anyone who rides a bike in London, not just couriers. And the word Fakenger does not get mentioned once so you won't all end up feeling aggrieved.

mdizzle · 17th August 2008

25th tomoorow, shit i slept for a week!

BringMeMyFix · 17th August 2008

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so you won't all end up feeling agrieved.

But that's the whole point ;)

RPM · 17th August 2008

I'm always agrieved when I hear Bill's dulcet tones

wiganwill · 17th August 2008

ah yes, the 18th!

RPM · 17th August 2008

I will be listening intently

expecting the presenter to do that very R4 thing: the slightly confused/misbelieving/amused tone they put on, usually when talking about the internet , email or anything post 1953

the-smiling-buddha · 17th August 2008

What is the name of the show as I'll have to look it up in R4's 'hear again'

RPM · 17th August 2008

it's callled city messengers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/pip/fxfcu/

the-smiling-buddha · 17th August 2008

RPM =RT

thanks mate

asm · 17th August 2008

Radio 4 dj: "Very ingenious - you turn your legs and it makes the... what did you call it?"
messenger: "wheel?"
dj: "...'Wheel' turn, propelling you forwards! The wonders of modern technology!"

pkmpirat · 17th August 2008

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Radio 4 dj

I rather think Radio 4 would favour the term 'presenter' or 'broadcaster' over 'dj', unless the show was being relayed from an event requiring evening dress of course

asm · 17th August 2008

I thought Radio 4 was an event that required evening dress :)

pkmpirat · 17th August 2008

Then I shall make sure I'm dressed appropriately at 11 am tomorrow!

BringMeMyFix · 17th August 2008

Radio 4 Presenter: ramble ramble... H.G. Wells quote... ramble... courier/messenger nomenclature... ramble... dangerous and exciting... ramble... keep wheels of London's economy turning... ramble.

Bill: ramble ramble... one of the first... ramble... Moving Target plug... ramble... whimsical facial hair... ramble... get erection over Colnago decals stuck on Argos full suspension bike... ramble.

Jim Jones · 18th August 2008

starting now.

pj (pj) · 18th August 2008

i'm washing my hair.

Jim Jones · 18th August 2008

"City messengers. Documentary following the lives of two of London's 400 Motorcycle couriers"

dirkbang · 18th August 2008

"Typical Curryer is Male, 26 and has a tattoo."

mjs110 · 18th August 2008

wee wee wee wee word up

somebody · 18th August 2008

just switched on the radio and got the intro.

just heard bill.

they all been to uni....

mooks · 18th August 2008

It's odd - interesting as it is, this is more like a TV programme than a radio programme - I feel like I should be able to see the things they're talking about...

mjs110 · 18th August 2008

what's with the music?

RPM · 18th August 2008

the music is making me want to switch off...

well, that and Bill's voice.

the only thing pleasing to the ear is Nhatt

winston · 18th August 2008

yes, I know who I'd prefer to listen to out of those three.....Nhatt will be in the van with us for 10 hours on the Rollapaluza trip to Liverpool-land.

somebody · 18th August 2008

what a great programme. i enjoyed that.

you all came across really well.

nice one.

Jim Jones · 18th August 2008

just missed the team pursuit listening to whinges about mince pies!

Jim Jones · 18th August 2008

made me smile though

wibble · 18th August 2008

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just missed the team pursuit listening to whinges about mince pies!

That makes two of us!

winston · 18th August 2008

mjs110 · 18th August 2008

good work!

Multi Grooves · 18th August 2008

didn't sound as thought it was produced with any passion. Missed most of the Team pursuit!

Multi Grooves · 18th August 2008

Ah ha! We rise over the Aussies again!

addie · 18th August 2008

Half way through the replay now, and I keep smiling with empathy: the beauty of Waterloo Bridge, misted glasses, drunken cycling, the march of the penguins, the magnolia tree behind Holborn…

And you all come across absolutely wonderfully: perceptive, smart, and generally cracking folk.

When I grow up, can I be just like you?

edscoble · 18th August 2008

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Originally Posted by asm

Radio 4 dj: "Very ingenious - you turn your legs and it makes the... what did you call it?"
messenger: "wheel?"
dj: "...'Wheel' turn, propelling you forwards! The wonders of modern technology!"

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it really such a shame I can't listen to the radio, it sound rather interesting (yes I'm aware the above quote is a joke).

wiganwill · 18th August 2008

Interesting comments; thanks for the flattering ones.
The producer Katie was not lacking in passion; I liked her a lot even though the end product disappointed me a bit. Though compared with the usual bollocks that gets written about my job I think she did well. And Bill has not been to University which is all too obvious if you've ever seen him trying to get to grips with a fish knife.

Buffalo Bill · 18th August 2008

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17th August 2008	#1
wiganwill	Radio 4 documentary about couriers If any of you are interested there is a documentary going out on Radio 4 tomorrow (18th) at 11 am. It should be available via i-player as well. It features Nhatt, Buffalo Bill and myself. I've heard it and think it's ok, should be of interest to anyone who rides a bike in London, not just couriers. And the word Fakenger does not get mentioned once so you won't all end up feeling aggrieved. Last edited by wiganwill; 17th August 2008 at 18:50.. Reason: sp. calendar
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winston	. Last edited by winston; 18th August 2008 at 11:07..
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17th August 2008	#2
mdizzle	25th tomoorow, shit i slept for a week!
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17th August 2008	#7
the-smiling-buddha	What is the name of the show as I'll have to look it up in R4's 'hear again'
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17th August 2008	#13
pkmpirat	Then I shall make sure I'm dressed appropriately at 11 am tomorrow!
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BringMeMyFix	Radio 4 Presenter: ramble ramble... H.G. Wells quote... ramble... courier/messenger nomenclature... ramble... dangerous and exciting... ramble... keep wheels of London's economy turning... ramble. Bill: ramble ramble... one of the first... ramble... Moving Target plug... ramble... whimsical facial hair... ramble... get erection over Colnago decals stuck on Argos full suspension bike... ramble.
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18th August 2008	#17
Jim Jones	"City messengers. Documentary following the lives of two of London's 400 Motorcycle couriers"
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18th August 2008	#18
dirkbang	"Typical Curryer is Male, 26 and has a tattoo."
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18th August 2008	#20
somebody	just switched on the radio and got the intro. just heard bill. they all been to uni....
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18th August 2008	#21
mooks	It's odd - interesting as it is, this is more like a TV programme than a radio programme - I feel like I should be able to see the things they're talking about...
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18th August 2008	#31
Multi Grooves	didn't sound as thought it was produced with any passion. Missed most of the Team pursuit!
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18th August 2008	#33
addie	Half way through the replay now, and I keep smiling with empathy: the beauty of Waterloo Bridge, misted glasses, drunken cycling, the march of the penguins, the magnolia tree behind Holborn… And you all come across absolutely wonderfully: perceptive, smart, and generally cracking folk. When I grow up, can I be just like you?
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