Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 976802)

Can't be doing with Graham Norton , Jonathan Ross and Paxman only on university challenge, but quite like him when he is giving politicos what for , seeing them squirm makes me laugh.

Originally Posted by Boeing Guy (Post 976843)

With you there Dave, in a world full of the PC brigade it's nice to have someone who speaks a bit of common sense, I also find James May pretty old as well.

Now if we could just get shut of those fools in parliament and Merkel and Sarkozy (but not his wife!) the world would be a better place

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 976841)

Son, I understand what you are saying and I defend your right to say it, but I have to disagree with you about Jeremy Clarkson.....

That is how I see it anyway. Can't be doing with him.

Originally Posted by Boeing Guy (Post 976843)

With you there Dave, in a world full of the PC brigade it's nice to have someone who speaks a bit of common sense, I also find James May pretty old as well.

Now if we could just get shut of those fools in parliament and Merkel and Sarkozy (but not his wife!) the world would be a better place

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 976803)

Clarkson is an utter and complete clown, can't stand the man, Didn't even know Alan Sugar was now on countdown gave over watching it after Richard Whitely died and Carol Vorderman went too, if Sugar hosts it now won't be back anytime soon.

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 976850)

It's not Alan Sugar who does Countdown, but the bloke he had by his side on The Apprentice.

His condescending attitude makes my flesh creep.

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 976838)

Sorry folks, (probably get slated for this) but can't agree with you on Clarkson, he's blunt, obnoxious, always good for controversy & raising hackles & that amuses me as the howls & yammers of the indignant & offended make me grin, most of the yammerers are sanctimonious, so far up themselves arris'oles.

Plain speaking nowadays is constantly under threat & when someone speaks their mind (and if we're honest, it's also the view of quite a lot of other people, but those others daren't or are to scared to air their views for fear of being branded some kind of "ist") the false outrage is hypocritical to say the least.

Originally Posted by annesingleton (Post 976848)

The people who make me shudder and I really can't stand to look at are Keith Lemon and Lady Gaga, and from a different era but for as long as I can remember Charlie Drake - I can't even stand to say his name, I'm cringing at the thought of him as I write this!
I dislike Jeremy Clarkson and the other two idiots, John Cleese makes me want to slap him, Lee Evans and anything slapstick, Gordon Ramsay annoys me, the list goes on!!!

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 976803)

Clarkson is an utter and complete clown, can't stand the man, Didn't even know Alan Sugar was now on countdown gave over watching it after Richard Whitely died and Carol Vorderman went too, if Sugar hosts it now won't be back anytime soon.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 976840)

I have a 'thing' about the several young female presenters who have been chosen for their looks and how they sound wasn't considered.

Too many of them screech and I just have to switch off.

I choose not to find out their names. No doubt some of you regard them as 'celebrities'. I prefer to pretend they don't exist.

Originally Posted by steve2qec (Post 976901)

Can't stand Russell Brand...!

I like Paxman on University Challenge and his latest series Empire

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 976906)

Cannot abide Noel Edmonds.

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 976793)

Are there any 'personalities' on TV who get on your nerves so much that you have to switch off the TV or leave the room

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 976945)

No.

I wouldn't have switched them on in the first place.

:D

Originally Posted by Less (Post 976953)

I think you mean in the second place?

Watched once, (usually not for long), never watched again.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 976871)

Have to agree with you Dave, don't like Clarkson but I smile at his effect on people.

Yes what was it about Charlie Drake, I know what you mean! Also Lee Evans and slapstick. Lady Gaga too, but don't know Keith Lemon so can't comment, but Marg P obviously feels the same way.



Jay, Gynn beat me to it in correcting you about Alan Sugar - can't really see him doing Countown - it's Nick Hewer, his sidekick. Never watched the programme, couldn't stand Carol Vorderman.

Unlikely sex symbol Nick Hewer has revitalised Countdown - 3am & Mirror Online



Couldn't agree more Margaret.

Others I can't stand: Ant and Dec, Graham Norton, Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre, Gok Wan, "dynamic property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer", Jamie Oliver, Carol Vorderman see above.

Some of those slated on here I do like: Jeremy Paxman, Adrian Chiles when he talks about football, James May on anything, Gordon Ramsay.

Think that's enough to be going on with though there are one or two presenters on Radio 3 who really get up my nose but probably a bit highbrow to mention on here... :hidewall:

Originally Posted by annesingleton (Post 976959)

I really like Nick Hewer, I once had a rather embarrassing phone call with Ant and Dec when my partner was in a pub in London which happened to be their local and they were lovely so I can't call them, I quite fancy Jeremy Paxman, and I do like Graham Norton, Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre, Gok Wan, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer and Jamie Oliver whose hype I completely fell for from the start! And some of his recipes are yummy - try his sweet and sour chicken!
I know it's not telly, but Elaine Paige on Radio 2 on Sunday afternoon with her music from the musicals and her self obsessed lovey dovey chat turns both me and my partner a bit violent! We're usually in the car and forget she's on but she has to go off immediately!

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 976960)

Fancy Jeremy Paxman? I'm in lust with him - and Nick Hewer - but then I am of a certain age... :eek: :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 976981)

One of the great advantages of living alone is not having to put up with someone elses idea of entertainment.

I can watch or not watch, I'm not having sit and squirm because the other person needs to watch yet another ficticious wedding and murder plot supposedly purporting to ordinary 'street', life.

Nor am I having to record such things as The Sky At Night, or Horizen because my partner claims they are boring, (when what they mean is, they haven't got enough between the ears to understand what's going on, (most of the time neither have I, but I'm willing to learn)).

Originally Posted by wadey (Post 976911)

The current "Countdown" line up

Originally Posted by maxthecollie (Post 976936)

Can't watch Bruce Forsyth with he is to full of loving himself.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 976998)

Ya agree there Max, he was quite good at one time but, why can't he retire gracefully instead of making a fool of himself

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 977058)

-the awful thing is that I don't know any of the presenters you all mention.:(

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 977089)

I envy you. A world without Ant and Dec must indeed be a wonderful place!

;)

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 977092)

I take it that you haven't watched much television in Europe, especially Italy?

Their presenters make Ant and Dec look like Richard Dimbleby and John Pilger.

:D

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 977089)

I envy you. A world without Ant and Dec must indeed be a wonderful place!

;)

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 977096)

The so called comedian Harry Hill is pathetic he is not funny i would prefer to watch a funeral than watch him.

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 977096)

The so called comedian Harry Hill is pathetic he is not funny i would prefer to watch a funeral than watch him.

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 977107)

That would be better he could not annoy as many people

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 977138)

Am amazed no-ones mentioned the Big 3= Clegg,Cameron,Miliband,?:D:D

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 977098)

Can't comment on Ant and Deck as I really haven't seen them.

TV in Italy, as a rule is naff, I don't watch it unless forced - except for Who wants to be a Milionaire, which isn't on at the moment. The presenter of this is called Gerry Scotti and he's about the only only decent presenter on all the channels available.

He also does Italia's got talent which finished on Saturday - had half an eye on it as I was doing something else, that's mostly naff too!:rolleyes:

Just had a look on Youtube to see if I could find one of the best acts to post. A guy wearing old fashioned white underpants and big white wings who flew about singing Robie Williams "Angel" - he wasn't bad;):D

Originally Posted by Less (Post 976981)

One of the great advantages of living alone is not having to put up with someone elses idea of entertainment.

I can watch or not watch, I'm not having sit and squirm because the other person needs to watch yet another ficticious wedding and murder plot supposedly purporting to ordinary 'street', life.

Nor am I having to record such things as The Sky At Night, or Horizen because my partner claims they are boring, (when what they mean is, they haven't got enough between the ears to understand what's going
on, (most of the time neither have I, but I'm willing to learn)).

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 977165)

I'm sure that they are on You Tube!

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 977138)

Am amazed no-ones mentioned the Big 3= Clegg,Cameron,Milliband,?:D:D

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 976838)

If you're talking unwatchable, let's look at Politicos of any denomination you care to mention, self serving, lying, deceitful ....... need I continue ?

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 977311)

Actually Cashy mate ;) (post 6)

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 977464)

Just got this week's Radio Times in which there is a large picture of the actor Damian Lewis currently appearing in a Sunday night drama on C4. He is one person I cannot bear to watch - his face always looks like he is sucking a lemon!

Originally Posted by wadey (Post 977498)

I cannot bear Jimmy Carr, sorry

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 977552)

To be honest wadey I can't get my head round this new bread of comedian, I watch Mock the week occasionally, its just a pity Franky Boil is on nearly ever show or I may watch it more often

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 977173)

Well thats summat we agree on Kyle is the pits.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 978055)

Carrying on from my dislike of Liverpool which I have been mentioning on another thread - I've always found Cilla Black very difficult to watch or listen to. And yet I like Paul O'Grady and he's also from Liverpool, well Birkenhead actually.

Originally Posted by hedman2003 (Post 978078)

[ He is arrogant, opinionated, egocentric, and gives the impression that no-one else should have an opinion on anything.


Sounds like somebody I could name on Accyweb

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 978067)

Knock Liverpool but don't knock Cilla, Sue

Originally Posted by hedman2003 (Post 978078)

[ He is arrogant, opinionated, egocentric, and gives the impression that no-one else should have an opinion on anything.


Sounds like somebody I could name on Accyweb

Originally Posted by hedman2003 (Post 978078)

[ He is arrogant, opinionated, egocentric, and gives the impression that no-one else should have an opinion on anything.


Sounds like somebody I could name on Accyweb

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 978098)

I think that was my assessment of Jeremy Clarkson.....it certainly rings a bell.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 977574)

Frankie Boyle hasn't been on Mock the Week for yonks Jay. Pity - I miss him.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 977609)

There is someone, I'm glad to say is no longer on the box, because he made my skin crawl, Paul Daniels. (...and 'the lovely Debbie McGee'.)

So insincere, charmless, and lacking in any real personality.

Goodness knows how he went from performing tricks on the end of the pier, to primetime stardom.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 978110)

Or any Yorkshire born man.

:D

Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 978282)

I tha can always tell a yorkshire man but you can't tell him much:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 978287)

Ah so you were watching Eggheads Too Dave:D

Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 978290)

??? Dont no what you mean john whats eggheads got to do with yorkshire.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 978161)

I always remember Mrs Merton asking Debbie Mcgee, what ever drew her to millionaire Paul Daniels:D

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 978333)

Was going to say his deftness with his hands -but it might be misconstrued:eek::D

Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 978088)

Oh go on then don't leave us hanging:eek:

Originally Posted by hedman2003 (Post 978747)

Without wanting to go over previous threads - I think Susie123 may have a clue who I mean

Originally Posted by hedman2003 (Post 978747)

Without wanting to go over previous threads - I think Susie123 may have a clue who I mean

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 978295)

There was a team on Eggheads tonight called something like "You can always tell a Yorkshireman" I jest you not, that was their name:D just thought you had seen it too:D

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 978755)

They also added " but you can't tell him much"