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Nige
Guest
Well, I live in west Yorkshire & the local BBC radio station is radio Leeds,
there is a presenter called Daragh Corkerhan (sp?) & he constantly bangs on
about the menace of 4x4's etc etc. Well I got a bit cheesed off with his
constant harping on so I sent him this:-
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Daragh, I notice you seem to have a problem with 4x4's. Do you realise
that my Range Rover classic takes up less room than a 7 series BMW, uses
less fuel, can get me anywhere at anytime. You really should get your
facts right before blasting people that really need a 4x4. In winter it
keeps my business running, it also gets me & my family anywhere in total
comfort. You seem to be mistaking that as they are taller than a normal
car, they are taking up more room. They do not & whilst I agree about
the school run, at least my daughter wont miss any school if the weather
gets bad.
I thought the BBC had impartial broadcasters?
I'll gladly speak on-air to have a balanced argument.
Cheers
Nige (Bradford)
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Not exactly comprehensive in my defence of the LR realm, but my point would
be more relevant if you understood the point this bloke puts across. My main
objection to his harping is the fact that a 4x4 is a very versatile vehicle.
One moment a 7 seater, next carrying as much as a transit van (therefore,
needing only one vehicle on the road as opposed to two) anyway, I got a
reply:-
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Hi Nigel,
Thanks very much for your response Nigel.
We'd like to perhaps send someone to have a drive around with you in the
4x4...and then play it on Daragh's show.
Please could you email me back with a phone number, and we'll try to
work out a suitable time.
Shourjo - (I produce Daragh's programme)
Shourjo Sarkar
BBC Radio Leeds - news
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I'll gladly go on air, could be a good forum really. I suggested a pro & con
type discussion. Not much point in me Vs. Daragh as it wont come across in
any positive format.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, but *my* main point is the fact he
bangs the drums about the size of 4x4's & the way they pollute (course
transit vans don't, do they) It's not really an 'off roading' type
discussion, more a road-going kind of thing.
Wish me luck! I'll let you all know when it's on, as you can listen/laugh
online!
Cheers
Nige
there is a presenter called Daragh Corkerhan (sp?) & he constantly bangs on
about the menace of 4x4's etc etc. Well I got a bit cheesed off with his
constant harping on so I sent him this:-
--
Daragh, I notice you seem to have a problem with 4x4's. Do you realise
that my Range Rover classic takes up less room than a 7 series BMW, uses
less fuel, can get me anywhere at anytime. You really should get your
facts right before blasting people that really need a 4x4. In winter it
keeps my business running, it also gets me & my family anywhere in total
comfort. You seem to be mistaking that as they are taller than a normal
car, they are taking up more room. They do not & whilst I agree about
the school run, at least my daughter wont miss any school if the weather
gets bad.
I thought the BBC had impartial broadcasters?
I'll gladly speak on-air to have a balanced argument.
Cheers
Nige (Bradford)
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Not exactly comprehensive in my defence of the LR realm, but my point would
be more relevant if you understood the point this bloke puts across. My main
objection to his harping is the fact that a 4x4 is a very versatile vehicle.
One moment a 7 seater, next carrying as much as a transit van (therefore,
needing only one vehicle on the road as opposed to two) anyway, I got a
reply:-
--
Hi Nigel,
Thanks very much for your response Nigel.
We'd like to perhaps send someone to have a drive around with you in the
4x4...and then play it on Daragh's show.
Please could you email me back with a phone number, and we'll try to
work out a suitable time.
Shourjo - (I produce Daragh's programme)
Shourjo Sarkar
BBC Radio Leeds - news
--
I'll gladly go on air, could be a good forum really. I suggested a pro & con
type discussion. Not much point in me Vs. Daragh as it wont come across in
any positive format.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, but *my* main point is the fact he
bangs the drums about the size of 4x4's & the way they pollute (course
transit vans don't, do they) It's not really an 'off roading' type
discussion, more a road-going kind of thing.
Wish me luck! I'll let you all know when it's on, as you can listen/laugh
online!
Cheers
Nige