Neil Oliver Appreciation

goldberry1goldberry1 Posts: 2,699
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After watching Neil Oliver of the lovely locks (archaeologist, presenter and journalist) for quite some time have suddenly taken more notice of HIM than his hunters and gatherers, neolithic farmers etc I think he's sexy - and also a bit comical: the way he projects his wild Scots persona and manliness trudging over the hills - I could imagine Dawn French taking him off....

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  • HogzillaHogzilla Posts: 24,116
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    goldberry1 wrote: »
    After watching Neil Oliver of the lovely locks (archaeologist, presenter and journalist) for quite some time have suddenly taken more notice of HIM than his hunters and gatherers, neolithic farmers etc I think he's sexy - and also a bit comical: the way he projects his wild Scots persona and manliness trudging over the hills - I could imagine Dawn French taking him off....

    My theory is, he is really from Croydon and went to RADA to learn that accent...
  • goldberry1goldberry1 Posts: 2,699
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    Hogzilla wrote: »
    My theory is, he is really from Croydon and went to RADA to learn that accent...

    Ha! But no - that would mean he would be.......sshhh English :eek: Horror of horrors a Sassanack!!
  • benjaminibenjamini Posts: 32,066
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    He is a bit of a poseur IMO.
  • goldberry1goldberry1 Posts: 2,699
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    benjamini wrote: »
    He is a bit of a poseur IMO.

    I wonder if he has his hair insured?
  • hooterhooter Posts: 30,206
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    goldberry1 wrote: »
    I wonder if he has his hair insured?

    LOL:D
  • benjaminibenjamini Posts: 32,066
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    goldberry1 wrote: »
    I wonder if he has his hair insured?

    Probably, he checks it often enough:D
  • CaldariCaldari Posts: 5,890
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    Hogzilla wrote: »
    My theory is, he is really from Croydon and went to RADA to learn that accent...

    I heard he went to the same drama academy as Gine DiCampo did when he wanted to ditch his Sheffield accent and start with the Italian.
  • GlowbotGlowbot Posts: 14,847
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    Can't stand him.

    Does remind me of Desmond from Lost though.
  • HogzillaHogzilla Posts: 24,116
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    Caldari wrote: »
    I heard he went to the same drama academy as Gine DiCampo did when he wanted to ditch his Sheffield accent and start with the Italian.

    Ah that's the place where Liam Gallagher lost his Old Etonian vowel sounds.
  • goldberry1goldberry1 Posts: 2,699
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    :D:D:D

    I like the ramblers in the background - am one :D
    It's a bit Monty Pythonish too:)
  • Aarghawasp!Aarghawasp! Posts: 6,205
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    Aye, funny show...quite surreal in places. Series 1, 2 and 3 are on youtube.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 611
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    I must admit I find him quite annoying. The hair is not necessary.
  • BanditaBandita Posts: 3,735
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    benjamini wrote: »
    He is a bit of a poseur IMO.

    Absolutely!
  • goldberry1goldberry1 Posts: 2,699
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    Well there's a fine Scotsman then :)

    I suppose he IS a bit of a poseur little sweety - wonder what shampoo he uses? Still if it gets people interested in ancient history.......

    Sorry - has been a bit of a boring afternoon. :yawn:

    I think the article below is a mickey take or perhaps not

    :http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2010/01/19/neil-oliver-insures-his-hair-for-a-million-pounds/
  • HogzillaHogzilla Posts: 24,116
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    He's annoying, and part of me always suspects he hates anyone English but he is still easier on the eye than the otherwise ubiquitous Tony Robinson. And also better qualified to pontificate on things historical, I suspect.:)
  • Millie MuppetMillie Muppet Posts: 6,853
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    goldberry1 wrote: »
    :D:D:D

    I like the ramblers in the background - am one :D
    It's a bit Monty Pythonish too:)

    Ah I've been living down south too long; I'd never even heard of Burnistoun till now!

    I like Neil Oliver (though not in a fanciable way) and was delighted to see him captaining the team of my alma mater, Glasgow University, on celebrity University Challenge. I never knew he was a fellow graduate. :)
  • duffsdadduffsdad Posts: 11,143
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    I often sit behind him on the train, I like to sniff him. He smells like the Molton Brown shop.
  • Saltydog1955Saltydog1955 Posts: 4,134
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    duffsdad wrote: »
    I often sit behind him on the train, I like to sniff him. He smells like the Molton Brown shop.

    Lucky you! :)

    I love Moulton Brown stuff and would love to smell Neil's hair! :D:o
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    Burnistoun have done a few sketches that might just be based on Neil. :D


    Lol first person I thought of when I saw it! I like Neil Oliver programmes he makes history interesting :eek: Sexy no!
  • tabitha2tabitha2 Posts: 290
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    duffsdad wrote: »
    I often sit behind him on the train, I like to sniff him. He smells like the Molton Brown shop.

    Oh, which train.?..where?, when.?..I think he's gorgeous. Yes, a bit hair obsessed, but with that hair..who can blame him :o
  • Winchester LadyWinchester Lady Posts: 638
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    I think he is great - and sexy for sure. He is a very contented man, loves his wife, children and the lifestyle he has - researching, writing, presenting.
  • kiviraatkiviraat Posts: 4,634
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    He comes up here a lot to record for tv. He point blank refuses to tie his hair back though! He is his hair apparently :D I can't say I pure hate the bloke, I just don't like him that much ;) One show did bring a lot of tourism here though, so I have to give him points for that. I went to the same primary school as him (what a vague claim to fame that is :D)
  • CryolemonCryolemon Posts: 8,670
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    My mum says he's sexy. I'm more of an Alice Roberts fan myself though lol.
  • jivinjayjivinjay Posts: 194
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    I do find his voice incredibly sexy!!!! I'm from the west of Scotland and normally cringe when I hear local accents on TV but I could listen to him for hours.

    :)
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