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Quickfire: some might think TOTP's demise is a Dave Lee travesty, but the DJ reckons its time was up ...(Diary)(Interview)
Were you surprised by the decision to axe Top Of The Pops?
The decision was absolutely right. Vying for the attention of kids is like trying to knit water. They have a phone in one hand, an iPod in another, they are downloading ... I was surprised it didn't happen earlier. But it is easy to look back. At that time, if you wanted to see the newest groups in the country you had to wait until Thursday. It was an event to watch Top Of The Pops. Nowadays you can just download anything you want. The sad thing about that is that it means we don't have programmes where you can be presented with something different. It has become a bit insular.
What does this mean for the future of pop music TV?
In short, there isn't one. IV now is the pits. I have never seen anything like it. Radio has the upper hand. I have always said that with radio the picture is better.
Did your heart sink when you heard the news?
It didn't affect me in any shape or form. You expect everything to fold eventually. There is this attitude of "this and that is old, get rid of it". But you can only do that if you are going to replace it with something better. It is a harsh business. But people still want to have a bit of fun. And as long as there is that, there is hope for us.
What are your favourite memories from Top Of The Pops?
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