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Our item last night on choosing a Big Ben replacement is

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1. At 01:07 PM on 08 Aug 2007, DavidH wrote:

   Eddie
   As a first-time contributor to the blog, I was deeply flattered to have my contribution read out last night. But my words sounded so strange in your reader's voice. I wonder how you pick the voice?

2. At 01:15 PM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

   ........still think farting wales would have been a very popular listener choice....

   DIY

3. At 02:20 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Rachel wrote:

   I missed this last night. How lovely. I particularly liked the sound of Ambridge burning. I feel another Sony coming on...

4. At 02:28 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Vyle Hernia wrote:

   DIY - Are you casting nasturtiums on the Welsh?

5. At 02:30 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Big Sister wrote:

   DIY - Is this what living in Clun taught you?

6. At 03:21 PM on 08 Aug 2007, wrote:

   DIY - You talking about me?

7. At 03:57 PM on 08 Aug 2007, mair richards wrote:

   my suggestion for a big ben replacement would be a one-line tip for spreading a little happiness
   e.g. 'introduce yourself to one neighbour who you have for months or years had only a nodding aquaintance'

   or 'thank some-one / anyone for being so helpful - shop worker, secretary, colleague, friend . . '

   a different tip each day

8. At 05:51 PM on 08 Aug 2007, David McNickle wrote:

   Re David H, I had something read out on the Today program once. Much more important that.

9. At 08:35 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Jan Sawyer wrote:

   My first attempt... not sure if in the right place!!
   But 'Sounds of Summer' might include: lawn mower, children playing, ice cream van, sea gulls,punch & judy,waves on beach, splashing in pool,buzzing bees, distant cuckoo, combine harvester, clink of glasses and pouring liquid... May think of more, good occupation when visiting mum in the Nursing home!!
   Wonderful prog. Love Eddie
   J xxx

10. At 11:08 PM on 08 Aug 2007, Aperitif wrote:

    Ah Anne P and Frances O (another thread), I take it back -- it has happened to me now.

    NBP (Sparky) Mark -- the previous thread (Summer Sounds) has no "next" button!

11. At 09:18 AM on 09 Aug 2007, Zorba Eisenhower wrote:

    Is the lack of bongs a sign of the chimes?

12. At 05:39 PM on 09 Aug 2007, Aperitif wrote:

    Zorba (11) Hahahaha :-)
    

13. At 07:39 PM on 09 Aug 2007, Graham Firth wrote:

    Regarding Big Ben not being recorded.
    A few years ago,I was staying at one of the hotels near there, and I was sitting in my room listening to radio 4 just before midnight, and my radio had the chimes of Big Ben a few seconds before the real one chimed. Now tell me it isn't recorded!

    Graham
    

14. At 12:07 PM on 10 Aug 2007, Richard Gabb wrote:

    This is not a complaint but a plea for birdsong to replace a silent Big Ben for a month. Please!