Fitzhugh Fella Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Don't know how many on here listen to BBC R4 but at 4pm this Friday on "The Last word" they are planning to do a lengthy (30min) documentary/obituary feature on Ron Davies. I have been asked to record something towards the programme which I am doing on Thursday. This afternoon I had quite a long chat with Marlene, Ron's sister (he had three sisters and a brother - he was the eldest). They have followed all the tributes on websites etc and are very touched by all of your memories etc. If the club do arrange anything next season like organise a minute's silence or whatever they wish to attend and I said I would keep them posted. So in the meantime grab a radio on Friday afternoon if you want to know a bit more about Ron's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfield Saint Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Thanks mate. I'll be working but will catch it on iplayer I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Many thanks for the info Duncan. Must get to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 I am very impressed and pleased that they will acknowledge Ron. I do doubt it will be 30 mins, The Last Word is normally a roundup of all notable people who have passed away in the previous week or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Would be a nice touch if someone recorded it and sent it to his family. Not everyone can access iplayer, especially overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 But everyone (with an interweb connection) can access R4 live broadcast even overseas. I'll be making sure to tune in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Being supremely intelligent I already listen to Radio 4. Thanks for the heads up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgrath Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Thanks for the info mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Don't know how many on here listen to BBC R4 but at 4pm this Friday on "The Last word" they are planning to do a lengthy (30min) documentary/obituary feature on Ron Davies. I have been asked to record something towards the programme which I am doing on Thursday. This afternoon I had quite a long chat with Marlene, Ron's sister (he had three sisters and a brother - he was the eldest). They have followed all the tributes on websites etc and are very touched by all of your memories etc. If the club do arrange anything next season like organise a minute's silence or whatever they wish to attend and I said I would keep them posted. So in the meantime grab a radio on Friday afternoon if you want to know a bit more about Ron's life. Many thanks Fitzhugh, will tune in with pride to celebrate the life of a Saints superstar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 3 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 3 June, 2013 I am very impressed and pleased that they will acknowledge Ron. I do doubt it will be 30 mins, The Last Word is normally a roundup of all notable people who have passed away in the previous week or 2. Well I asked how long would I be interviewed and she said half an hour. I am not familiar with the programme but she said they are keen to find an obituary with a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Thanks for that Duncan...I'll be listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Well I asked how long would I be interviewed and she said half an hour. I am not familiar with the programme but she said they are keen to find an obituary with a difference. The half hour programme (usually very interesting even if you've never previously heard of the deceased person) is normally split between 4 - 6 subjects. Good that they're acknowledging Ron at all, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Ringwood Saint Posted 3 June, 2013 Share Posted 3 June, 2013 Always listen on a Friday, as it starts on my journey home. As most say, it is a 30 minute program, covering 3-4 diverse individuals who have passed away in the previous week or so. Each usually gets a good 5-10 minutes (depends on how prominent the other featured lives were..) Anyway it will be well researched and well done - look forward to hearing the piece on Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 4 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 4 June, 2013 The half hour programme (usually very interesting even if you've never previously heard of the deceased person) is normally split between 4 - 6 subjects. Good that they're acknowledging Ron at all, though. Thanks for that - will cram in as much as possible, found out yesterday he was the eldest of five and his dad, Tudor was a foreman joiner and a good goalkeeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliegeorgesflymo Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 It will also be available as a podcast after broadcast. Very good programme - listen to it often when stuck on the M25. Really pleased Big Ron will be included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Would be a nice touch if someone recorded it and sent it to his family. Not everyone can access iplayer, especially overseas. I'll record it, then try to upload it to Rapidshare. Think that should work, they'd just need the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 I'll record it, then try to upload it to Rapidshare. Think that should work, they'd just need the link. Perfect. Good man Scotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Well I asked how long would I be interviewed and she said half an hour. I am not familiar with the programme but she said they are keen to find an obituary with a difference. I'd assume you're going to be edited down to about 5 minutes - last week they featured six people. Here's the link to last week's programme in case it's of interest: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01snyk1 Thanks for the heads up about it. I know some old friends of Ron and they'll certainly be interested in hearing it, as will I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Last Word is repeated on R4 Sundays at 8.30 pm - perhaps a better time for some of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horton Heath Saint Posted 4 June, 2013 Share Posted 4 June, 2013 Rons younger brother, Paul Davies was on the books at Arsenal as a forward and being touted as the next Ron Davies. I recall he made a few appearances for the first team. Any news on his whereabouts now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 7 June, 2013 Share Posted 7 June, 2013 Just remembered this, did anyone catch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 7 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 7 June, 2013 On another thread I reported back that R4 have held it back another week due to the death of tom Wolfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 7 June, 2013 Share Posted 7 June, 2013 At least I haven't missed it! Will tune in next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 9 June, 2013 Share Posted 9 June, 2013 On another thread I reported back that R4 have held it back another week due to the death of tom Wolfe Sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 9 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 9 June, 2013 Sharp. Sorry keep getting that wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 14 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 14 June, 2013 Just been informed it has been put back again - I sometimes wonder if it is worth the effort. The family were really looking forward to hearing the programme today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 14 June, 2013 Share Posted 14 June, 2013 Just been informed it has been put back again - I sometimes wonder if it is worth the effort. The family were really looking forward to hearing the programme today. Bugger! I made a slot in my calendar to listen to this... I'll have to go for the repeat on the Sunday. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 14 June, 2013 Share Posted 14 June, 2013 Just been informed it has been put back again - Thanks, I was going to listen online later, but should be free next Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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