Radio2 Live: Coldplay - 30th August 2008 @ 7pm BST - Page 8

Stephie · 07-08-2008, 11:05 PM

No call for me either. I'll soldier on then.

Texasluvsjonny · 07-08-2008, 11:24 PM

Why is it that NBC (who aren't that bloody smart) can grasp the concept that Coldplay's fans are on this board and if you want "fans" at the show, contact this site to give out the tickets....but other contests just don't get it.

crazyduckette · 07-08-2008, 11:27 PM

Strongly agreed Mel!!!!!

Tonsu · 07-08-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenjie;2483829
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/coldplay/

so there could be more than 90 people contacted. they approach the first 90 people, and if they decline or they can't get hold of them after a few tries, they can move to the reserves. in the same way that employers will contact a successful applicant first, and can then approach the runners-up if the first declines.

That does seem logical Jenjie, as I wrote before. The issue then becomes did they really start contacting people on Tuesday (in which case the places are surely all already filled), or was that guy lying (and to what end only goodness knows why, it's unfathomable).

There are a few more twists and turns left in this, I'm sure. But I'd really like to know how things stand tomorrow, does anyone have a useful phone number for the BBC for this? I've had a good look around their site and can't find one (things seem to have changed there since I last looked, before the first BBC gig).

RedGirl76 · 07-08-2008, 11:49 PM

You could try the number you rang to register...

Tonsu · 08-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by RedGirl76;2484618
You could try the number you rang to register...

Good call RedGirl, I did just that. Unfortunately the Radio 2 helpline staff take their information from the webpage we entered from, so it appears we know as much as they do.

If anyone has another useful number for the main BBC please let me know, I will get on to them tomorrow and try to get through to the people who are actually running the comp.

crazyduckette · 08-08-2008, 12:03 AM

I thought that number just went through to the robotic answering machine thing

I know these people try to make it as hard as possible for us minions to get in contact with them

Tonsu · 08-08-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by crazyduckette;2484645
I thought that number just went through to the robotic answering machine thing

I know these people try to make it as hard as possible for us minions to get in contact with them

I thought that too Kara, but it's actually the/a (?) radio 2 helpline/show access number. Not the people you need to speak to if you want answers, that much is clear!!

If someone gives me the main switchboard no I'll phone tomorrow and be most persistent till I get an answer for us all.

Mimixxx · 08-08-2008, 12:10 AM

If I remember correctly once you went through the 3000 options on that automated line there was a 'any other enquiries' option at the end...

At least I think there was...

crazyduckette · 08-08-2008, 12:11 AM

Oh, right.
Yeah, it would be nice to be filled in on the situation.... thanks Pete

I really wish they contacted Ian for this one......seriously

a la today show.

Tonsu · 08-08-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2484658
If I remember correctly once you went through the 3000 options on that automated line there was a 'any other enquiries' option at the end...

At least I think there was...

Yep, that's what I just did Mimi. But that's the radio 2 phoneline, and the competition's being run by another part of the BBC. I want either the main switchboard number or another one that will get me an answer.

Better luck tomorrow I hope, for all of us

G'night

Mimixxx · 08-08-2008, 12:15 AM

Oh sorry, serves me right for only reading half the thread

Silly me.

Thanks for trying

Tonsu · 08-08-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2484665
Oh sorry, serves me right for only reading half the thread Silly me.

Thanks for trying

No worries

We may not get to heaven, but I'll give some BBC flunkys a damn good ear-bashing in the process of trying

Sweet dreams one and all, still hope to see old friends and new from here at the BBC Radio Theatre on the 30th!!

Stephie · 08-08-2008, 12:56 AM

Thanks for trying that, Pete!

mc_squared · 08-08-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephie;2484457
No call for me either. I'll soldier on then.

07-08-2008, 11:05 PM	#106
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07-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#107
Texasluvsjonny Jonny's personal fluffer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,810 My Mood: Location: Livin' large in the Friends and Family room! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 289 Times in 98 Posts	Why is it that NBC (who aren't that bloody smart) can grasp the concept that Coldplay's fans are on this board and if you want "fans" at the show, contact this site to give out the tickets....but other contests just don't get it. __________________ Houston-Austin-Dallas-Cleveland-Indy-Alpine Valley-Dallas-ACL Taping-Houston-Dallas-Milwaukee-Today Show-Chicago-Chicago-DC-Philly-Orlando-Ft.Lauderdale-Houston-Dallas-Birmingham-Indy-San Antonio-Dallas-Houston-Alpine Valley-London-London-Mexico City-Mexico City-Guadalajara-Monterrey-Chicago-ACL Taping- Austin-Today Show- L.A.-Dallas-Dallas-Houston-Houston-DC-DC-East Rutherford-Chicago-Chicago-Brooklyn... Jonny

07-08-2008, 11:27 PM	#108
crazyduckette ...they're just spies Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,741 Location: Brighton, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Strongly agreed Mel!!!!! __________________ http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7...dorable0iz.gif no, thank YOU Jonny

07-08-2008, 11:43 PM	#109
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Jenjie;2483829 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/coldplay/ so there could be more than 90 people contacted. they approach the first 90 people, and if they decline or they can't get hold of them after a few tries, they can move to the reserves. in the same way that employers will contact a successful applicant first, and can then approach the runners-up if the first declines. That does seem logical Jenjie, as I wrote before. The issue then becomes did they really start contacting people on Tuesday (in which case the places are surely all already filled), or was that guy lying (and to what end only goodness knows why, it's unfathomable). There are a few more twists and turns left in this, I'm sure. But I'd really like to know how things stand tomorrow, does anyone have a useful phone number for the BBC for this? I've had a good look around their site and can't find one (things seem to have changed there since I last looked, before the first BBC gig). __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

07-08-2008, 11:49 PM	#110
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You could try the number you rang to register... __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"

08-08-2008, 12:01 AM	#111
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by RedGirl76;2484618 You could try the number you rang to register... Good call RedGirl, I did just that. Unfortunately the Radio 2 helpline staff take their information from the webpage we entered from, so it appears we know as much as they do. If anyone has another useful number for the main BBC please let me know, I will get on to them tomorrow and try to get through to the people who are actually running the comp. __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

08-08-2008, 12:03 AM	#112
crazyduckette ...they're just spies Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,741 Location: Brighton, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I thought that number just went through to the robotic answering machine thing I know these people try to make it as hard as possible for us minions to get in contact with them __________________ http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7...dorable0iz.gif no, thank YOU Jonny

08-08-2008, 12:07 AM	#113
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by crazyduckette;2484645 I thought that number just went through to the robotic answering machine thing I know these people try to make it as hard as possible for us minions to get in contact with them I thought that too Kara, but it's actually the/a (?) radio 2 helpline/show access number. Not the people you need to speak to if you want answers, that much is clear!! If someone gives me the main switchboard no I'll phone tomorrow and be most persistent till I get an answer for us all. __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

08-08-2008, 12:10 AM	#114
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If I remember correctly once you went through the 3000 options on that automated line there was a 'any other enquiries' option at the end... At least I think there was... __________________ M

08-08-2008, 12:11 AM	#115
crazyduckette ...they're just spies Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,741 Location: Brighton, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Oh, right. Yeah, it would be nice to be filled in on the situation.... thanks Pete I really wish they contacted Ian for this one......seriously a la today show. __________________ http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7...dorable0iz.gif no, thank YOU Jonny

08-08-2008, 12:14 AM	#116
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2484658 If I remember correctly once you went through the 3000 options on that automated line there was a 'any other enquiries' option at the end... At least I think there was... Yep, that's what I just did Mimi. But that's the radio 2 phoneline, and the competition's being run by another part of the BBC. I want either the main switchboard number or another one that will get me an answer. Better luck tomorrow I hope, for all of us G'night __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

08-08-2008, 12:15 AM	#117
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Oh sorry, serves me right for only reading half the thread Silly me. Thanks for trying __________________ M

08-08-2008, 12:28 AM	#118
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2484665 Oh sorry, serves me right for only reading half the thread Silly me. Thanks for trying No worries We may not get to heaven, but I'll give some BBC flunkys a damn good ear-bashing in the process of trying Sweet dreams one and all, still hope to see old friends and new from here at the BBC Radio Theatre on the 30th!! __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

08-08-2008, 12:56 AM	#119
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08-08-2008, 01:00 AM	#120
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