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Ian Fleming's avatar

A sad loss to Times Radio but a big gain for the BBC , I’ll still be listening

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Amanda's avatar

Missing you on Times Radio, Matt, I can't wait for the new show. Will you be keeping Can you get to number 10? I reached Home Secretary during one of your live shows last year. Enjoy your break!

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Tom Pearson's avatar

You were outstanding on Times Radio. And the Red Box pod. Top top work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Diane Thornton's avatar

You need your own tv show Matt, I think you are a fabulous all round entertainer.

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Matt Chorley's avatar

I’ll stick to radio for now…

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Noreen Kitchner's avatar

Looking forward to having you back on the radio. Used to prep dinner in the mornings so could listen to you.... will now get mornings back to wander off and head to the kitchen and radio at 2pm 😊

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Matt Chorley's avatar

Kitchner by name…

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Darren Sharpe's avatar

My life will never be the same now you have left the show , brightened my days.

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Matt Chorley's avatar

Well hopefully it will be the same again, 2pm on Monday September 2…

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Lindsey's avatar

Matt, your podcasts were a balm to my political scientist/former public servant soul. Humour, empathy and a great deal of mischief well-managed. Even from edges of your old British empire here in Aotearoa New Zealand, I could appreciate the art that made your high wire act (particularly keeping Policy, Fink and Sir PoliticalPR in check) was broadcasting at its finest. Even listening 12 hours later down in dear old down-under, it was still the best radio I've heard in years. Dare I ask, may we hope for a similar podcast for your new show, or even get the gang back together to strike up the band? God bless, and good luck with the beeb - it was a rare treat to laugh in this world of politics at present; aging PMs by truss years will be my standard of political comedy for years to come. Thank you. Ngā mihi nui, Lindsey

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Nadine Risso's avatar

I have loved your slot on times radio from the start Matt, it is so unique and every show was a riveting ride. I will definitely be tuning in to your new one and wish you all the best.

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Andy Saunders's avatar

Looking forward to September afternoons, mornings at the moment don t 'sound' the same! Enjoy the new season in your work .....

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Ian Smith's avatar

Loved all your times radio stuff, hope the move to the BBC doesn’t change or hold you or your content back ! Good luck

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Roy Jakes's avatar

A new chapter on Starmer for your book sounds great, but what makes you think there will not be another by the time it comes out?

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Matt Chorley's avatar

Hahaha - they are very time specific…

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Greig Macpherson's avatar

August is going to be a very long month Matt…….

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Nicola Martin's avatar

Loved your morning show (it was a highlight for me getting on to Can you get to number 10? although I didn't get very far and Ed Vaizey laughed at me) and have missed it this week but will definitely tune in to the afternoon show in September. Enjoy your holiday. Are you going to be broadcasting from Salford?

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Matt Chorley's avatar

No I will be presenting my show from Westminster, just across the road from Parliament; but popping up to Salford a lot

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Bob Burr's avatar

I reckon you and Tony will get on like a house on fire

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Matt Chorley's avatar

Me too

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Linda Karban's avatar

Nice to hear from you. Missed your cheery tones on the radio this week. Hope the BBC isn’t going to contract you to bring that serious finger wagging tone that affects many of its presenters!!

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Matt Chorley's avatar

I don’t think I’m capable of doing finger-wagging, serious or otherwise

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Wayne Askey's avatar

Really enjoyed listening to the show, , looking forward to checking out your new show.

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