[Adam]

What do people think of this? Tranny Rachel appears pretty much everyday, do you find it funny or is starting to lose its touch?

[Console]

I think it was ok to begin with, but it's nothing particularly special. It's one of those bits I seem to tune out of.

[Jessica Lares]

I think it's quite funny!

[Adam]

As for Camp Westwood, which is done by Aled, I'd much prefer that than Tranny Rachel. At least you can get more of out Camp Westwood.

Aaaaaaaaaheeeeeeee!

[jembie]

it was funny the first time...and maybe the second but now to use a phrase from Dave..It makes me feel billious

[Rychu]

I like the whole idea of playing with voice effect on air. It's really funny @ 8 in the morning. Allways Trannys' laugh is great!

[SAV1OUR]

Its just another example of Chris not having to try very hard at all. Hairyback is brilliantly written as its so random, the irony is Rachel is just going along with this, but Chris is making it out like shes brought all this on herself. Mr Rachel is hilarious because hes basically rachel being forced to think and speak like a man, which obviously cracks the real Rachel up - cue the infamous HorHor! I think it works, but you're right it can be overdone, as could Camp Westwood baby. With all the team now fully flourished comedy characters on a live show..heaven knows what he'd be capable of writing, producing directing..

[RussT]

Camp Westwood was the best. SPLASH!

[gbm]

I too prefer camp westwood to tranny rachel but I put up with them and they can sometimes be funny, on the subject of camp westwood (kind of) what did everyone think of the clips in the battle between chris and westwood?

[Dimon Trowel]

I think Tranny Rachel is BRILLIANT. Would be hilarious to hear her/him sing Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'

- Just a thought.

[KFA]

I found it funny for about 30 seconds but thats about it.

[bumheed7]

It would be good if they brought it up randomly from time to time but it's stale now.

They've overdone it and ruined it!

[Folkface_fan]

I think its quite funny at times, but the Sexyback song gets a bit repetitive- The other thing where Dave was on Helium was quite funny tho.

[bumheed7]

Yeah, but expect that to be ruined with over use too.

I hope not though.

[Longview01]

i think its funny still, and camp westwood truely rules!

[Mafro]

Yes, because it actually makes Rachel funny.

[ac]

Its funny, they seem to be making it into a regular feature now where chris takes the mick out of tranny rachel. the sexyback song still sends shivers down me when she laughs

[MC]

I don't know how many of the board members have read the new biog I did for Chris a few weeks back, but on there I mentioned that he had been accused of "transophobia" by a LGBT charity for Tranny Rachel.

Via the Wikipedia discussion section I managed to find this, an e-mail from Ben to the people who complained. God knows how many of these he has to write on a weekly basis.

"I'm very sorry to that learn that you felt the character of Tranny Rachel as featured on the Chris Moyles show was in any way discriminatory or offensive to transgender people. I assure you that was never our intention and that it has resulted in any complaints has deeply concerned me.

The character of Tranny Rachel was originally developed through experimenting in the studio with the desk and the voice fx machine. Rachel's voice was put through the processor and the result was an unbelievably deep manly voice which the team thought funny. It was because of the sound that we named her Tranny Rachel as the voice, although sounding manly was still identifiable to the listener as female. I think it's important to point out that this originally started as a fun item, as the humour came about in changing a high voice into a very deep male voice. The whole meaning behind this character was stretching everything beyond the limits of belief so that people could not possibly take it seriously. It was intended to be funny because it is so ridiculous.

Recently Chris Moyles explored the character of Tranny Rachel to find out more about her. This resulted in comments that the producer, Rachel Jones, felt a little uncomfortable with. It would be fair to say that sometimes presenters and their teams, operating in a live radio environment, can say things where with hindsight they might not have. Chris has since been spoken to about these comments and as the head of the department I am across the issue.

I would like to assure you that there was no malice or prejudice intended in the feature. Chris Moyles has a unique style of presenting which regular Radio 1 listeners have come to know and love. His reputation for his irreverent no-holds-barred style is well recognised as being light-hearted and totally without malice. Nevertheless Rachel, the producer, will continually monitor this feature on-air.

We are aware that a clip from the podcast was posted on the Press For Change website. I can only thank you for bringing it to our immediate attention that the piece was offensive to some transgender people. As you may be aware all BBC programmes adhere to stringent Editorial Guidelines covering portrayal and harm and offence. Following your complaint about the content of this podcast we will implement a new structure to check the content of these podcasts at a higher editorial level.

You may be aware of Radio 1's Sunday Surgery programme which regularly provides support for young people who are struggling with their sexuality. I've made Hannah Cook, producer of The Sunday Surgery, aware of your concerns. Although the programme hasn't covered transgender recently they do regularly take calls/emails/texts from young people on the topics of coming out and sexuality. They also have help and support on our Onelife site (which is regularly trailed on-air as the place to go to for information and advice), and we have our Onelife line open 24 hours a day to offer support for young people on any problem or issue they may be struggling with. For more information on this you may like to check the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/per ... ips#topics

Hannah informs me that the programme could at some stage in the future run a transgender feature and in keeping with this programmes style it will be dealt with in a serious and suitable manner. I'm sure that Hannah would gladly welcome any feedback should they decide to go ahead with this feature.

Thank you once again for bringing your concerns to our attention and again sincere apologies if we caused you any offence."

[maximus]

Some people need to get out more.

[Longview01]

some people just like to complain for the sake of complaining

[SAV1OUR]

Its always the minority that eff it up for the majority, James Stannage is a clear victim I can think of

[nood]

So is it racist if John Culshaw does an impression of Frank Bruno simply because the two are different races? What's the difference between that and Rachel doing Tranny Rachel? Ridiculous.

[Dimon Trowel]

The world has gone PC mad.

[Ballbag]

And lap top mad too for that matter................

[Johnny 1989]

You can't say bloody anything nowadays can you! Gets on my nerves, if people have listened to Chris Moyles long enough like I have (Since 1997 when he was still on Capital FM) you know there is no malice in most of what Chris says, except for Geri Halliwell of course