Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ian James (broadcaster)

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The result was delete. Cirt (talk) 00:43, 2 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ian James (broadcaster)

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Sort of contested prod. Was prodded and had 2 endorsements. Then an editor removed it saying he'd look for sources. He added a source that didn't support the text. So far, we can only show he did 2 episodes of a show on BBC Leeds. Was tagged as unsourced since 2006. Tagged as an orphan since 2006. I looked for significant coverage, but his not terribly uncommon name didn't make that any easier. Even if I assume everything in the article is true, I don't see him passing WP:CREATIVE. Minor shows on BBC. Article claims he hosts a show called "Glitterball" on BBC Leeds, but according to their website, the host is Dominic Busby, not Ian James. [1]. From all appearences to me, he's had jobs, but nothing that has made him notable. Niteshift36 (talk) 04:05, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: He may be doing a gardening show for 2 hours on Sunday afternoons on BBC Radio Merseyside. [2] Again, not striking me as terribly notable. Niteshift36 (talk) 04:09, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep BBC is reputable enough. Weak delete, per Niteshift36.[3] Ikip 04:34, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Two shows? No Cult following? No way. Cutno (talk) 05:10, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. Multiple searches on variations of name produce nothing that can be used to establish notability for this person or this article. Being listed as part of a BBC show does nothing to establish notability, especially when that link is the only reference. Without significant coverage in mainstream media meeting WP:RS, there is no reason to keep this article. Flowanda | Talk
Delete. I couldn't find any significant coverage in reliable sources for this chap to pass the notability criteria. He's a guy who has worked in local radio in the UK and that's it. 217.44.64.171 (talk) 01:48, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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