[makeba72]

Originally Posted by Venetian

It was just before Christmas [can't remember the year] Jane was about to go on maternity leave, from which she never returned Henk came on the air and announced it was his office party that day, at which point Jane said words to the effect that she really didn't care and cut him off. Sorry it's not verbatim but that's the gist. After he'd gone she said she always preferred Charlie Gibson

Thank you!
I wish I'd heard it.

[Mark F]

Just switched on to here the current presenter ask why it takes 40 minutes to put the centre court roof on...

It doesn't!

That takes about 15-20 minutes with the rest of the time made of getting the court ready to met the conditions required..

[amyawake]

O.K. Re. female presenters - I now have a more balanced appraisal of the situation. Thanks for the posts.

I used to love Anna Raeburn (more about her giving help really, her no-nonsense approach) and I still like Jenni Barnett (who has transferred to Radio London on Sunday mornings)...but then I'm a leftie!!

[coulsdon59]

Originally Posted by amyawake

O.K. Re. female presenters - I now have a more balanced appraisal of the situation. Thanks for the posts.

I used to love Anna Raeburn (more about her giving help really, her no-nonsense approach) and I still like Jenni Barnett (who has transferred to Radio London on Sunday mornings)...but then I'm a leftie!!

I never had a problem with Jeni as a presenter - she was at home doing the food and drink show on Sunday afternoons. It was when she moved to a news based format - she was out of her depth, which led to some awkward and uninformed radio.

Although on LBC for a short time, I liked Angie Greaves. I also vaguely remember enjoying a weekend show with Wendy Lloyd.

[~Twinkle~]

Originally Posted by Mark F

Just switched on to here the current presenter ask why it takes 40 minutes to put the centre court roof on...

It doesn't!

That takes about 15-20 minutes with the rest of the time made of getting the court ready to met the conditions required..

I tried, honestly I tried, I listened to the start of AD's stint but gave up after his total ignorance of the subject that he was discussing became more and more laughable. H knows diddlysquat about tennis, I turned to 5 Live and listened to a far more intelligent discussion with a presenter who didn't make himself look like a twerp.

Good morning all.

[gurney-slade]

Originally Posted by ~Twinkle~

I tried, honestly I tried, I listened to the start of AD's stint but gave up after his total ignorance of the subject that he was discussing became more and more laughable. H knows diddlysquat about tennis, I turned to 5 Live and listened to a far more intelligent discussion with a presenter who didn't make himself look like a twerp.

Good morning all.

Just for once I agree with Steve. All the papers are carrying pictures of Andy Murray on their front pages.He lost! We should be bigging up Roger Federer, who won.

Morning all.

[clitheroe1]

Originally Posted by gurney-slade

Just for once I agree with Steve. All the papers are carrying pictures of Andy Murray on their front pages.He lost! We should be bigging up Roger Federer, who won.

Morning all.

Poor old Jonny Marray, a british winner in the Wimbledon doubles for the first time in 76 years but hasn't really had much coverage for his victory because people rather concentrate on Murray's defeat.

[Educated Rita]

I was delighted to hear Anthony D again in his regular slot last night. He was absolutely right about Andy Murray. All of todays newspapers have pictures of him on the front pages even though he LOST the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship. No photographs of the winner anywhere! Fascinating expose of the security company paid two hundred millions to patrol the Olympics parks. H managed to open a can of worms there too. Even Duncan B congratulated him on a fascinating insight. The holiday must have done the boy good Morning all!

[papillonbleu]

Originally Posted by ~Twinkle~

I tried, honestly I tried, I listened to the start of AD's stint but gave up after his total ignorance of the subject that he was discussing became more and more laughable. H knows diddlysquat about tennis, I turned to 5 Live and listened to a far more intelligent discussion with a presenter who didn't make himself look like a twerp.

Good morning all.

Good morning, Twinkle.

Having zero sporting knowledge is a well-known part of Anthony's schtick, just as being a nasty piece of work is part of Steve's. You clearly don't like H so I can only imagine you listen with the intent on giving yourself a little more ammo with which to criticise him here on the thread.

Were that the case for me I would tune in to that 'more intelligent discussion' from the offset. Makes sense, doesn't it?

[Mutleykaz]

I couldn't believe the amount of time Nick gave to Andy Murray's tears on Centre Court. He played the clip over and over.

So Murray lost, then he cried, but it's Monday now so let's just move on with today's news.

[~Twinkle~]

Originally Posted by papillonbleu

Good morning, Twinkle.

Having zero sporting knowledge is a well-known part of Anthony's schtick, just as being a nasty piece of work is part of Steve's. You clearly don't like H so I can only imagine you listen with the intent on giving yourself a little more ammo with which to criticise him here on the thread.

Were that the case for me I would tune in to that 'more intelligent discussion' from the offset. Makes sense, doesn't it?

Definitely, but I need to tune in from time to time just to see if he can get any worse, and he doesn't disappoint.

ETA: The reason I had the misfortune of hearing him is because I wondered if my prayers had been answered and that he was stuck in an airport somewhere and the Yummy One would be on air for just one extra night after his ten night run.

[radio lady]

Originally Posted by ~Twinkle~

I tried, honestly I tried, I listened to the start of AD's stint but gave up after his total ignorance of the subject that he was discussing became more and more laughable. H knows diddlysquat about tennis, I turned to 5 Live and listened to a far more intelligent discussion with a presenter who didn't make himself look like a twerp.

Good morning all.

In complete and total agreement!
We have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous...........

[Martin Phillp]

James Whale is off sick today as he's lost his voice, so James Max is covering drive.

[Kiko H Fan]

I really used to enjoy Wendy Lloyd on a Saturday. Her show was great.
I liked Alison Bell, Caroline Feraday, Daisy Sampson and even a little bit of Jenny Eclair when she had Lizzie Roper in.

I've not heard Jacqui Smith, but I reckon she'd be good too.
I tried Julia HB but she wasn't my cup of tea.

The worst female presenters on LBC have been Steve Allen and Cristo Foufas.

[BurlyBeaR]

Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan

I really used to enjoy Wendy Lloyd on a Saturday. Her show was great.
I liked Alison Bell, Caroline Feraday, Daisy Sampson and even a little bit of Jenny Eclair when she had Lizzie Roper in.

I've not heard Jacqui Smith, but I reckon she'd be good too.
I tried Julia HB but she wasn't my cup of tea.

The worst female presenters on LBC have been Steve Allen and Cristo Foufas.

I'm still listening to Eclair/Roper podcasts salvaged in the nick of time begin ore they dropped off the website. Lizzie was on overnight with Olly Mann the other week but i didn't hear it.

[Styker]

Originally Posted by Educated Rita

I was delighted to hear Anthony D again in his regular slot last night. He was absolutely right about Andy Murray. All of todays newspapers have pictures of him on the front pages even though he LOST the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship. No photographs of the winner anywhere! Fascinating expose of the security company paid two hundred millions to patrol the Olympics parks. H managed to open a can of worms there too. Even Duncan B congratulated him on a fascinating insight. The holiday must have done the boy good Morning all!

Federer has won 7 Wimbeldons titles, its not like he hasn't had plenty of coverage over the years.

[Mark F]

Originally Posted by Styker

Federer has won 7 Wimbeldons titles, its not like he hasn't had plenty of coverage over the years.

True and he would have had loads if it wasn't Murray who he beat.

Marray got coverage on Sunday morning but I guess everyone within tennis was concentrating on the main event by then.

[The_Sleeper]

Originally Posted by Styker

Federer has won 7 Wimbeldons titles, its not like he hasn't had plenty of coverage over the years.

Thats not how the LBC clique, see's it tho !!!

Its pain & simple " Sour grapes "

[papillonbleu]

Posted by JO'B on Twitter:

I just heard Ann Widdecombe presenting on the radio for the very first time & would like to apologise for that time she did my holiday cover

I should think so too, James. Please don't EVER let that happen again.

[papillonbleu]

Originally Posted by ~Twinkle~

Definitely, but I need to tune in from time to time just to see if he can get any worse, and he doesn't disappoint.

ETA: The reason I had the misfortune of hearing him is because I wondered if my prayers had been answered and that he was stuck in an airport somewhere and the Yummy One would be on air for just one extra night after his ten night run.

Oh, Twinkle, you're a case! So when you say ' I tried, honestly, I tried'..... that's not strictly true then, is it.

[gurney-slade]

Originally Posted by papillonbleu

Posted by JO'B on Twitter:

I just heard Ann Widdecombe presenting on the radio for the very first time & would like to apologise for that time she did my holiday cover

I should think so too, James. Please don't EVER let that happen again.

Perhaps he should apologise for letting Jacqui Smith sit in for him as well. Ah, no, she was a Labour politician.

[Gildersleeve]

Originally Posted by Mutleykaz

I couldn't believe the amount of time Nick gave to Andy Murray's tears on Centre Court. He played the clip over and over.

So Murray lost, then he cried, but it's Monday now so let's just move on with today's news.

He cries a little and the public and media suddenly changes their mind...previously, they've been mainly unkind. It probably was genuine but if he hadn't I bet they'd have been having a go like they used to with Tim Henman...

Too much hype and speculation before and too much afterwards but it fills air time...

Must admit I didn't watch or listen and I was not surprised at the result...

[occy]

Originally Posted by Martin Phillp

James Whale is off sick today as he's lost his voice, so James Max is covering drive.

I wouldn't have guessed what the first subject would be.. Banks

So does Jo Louise Knight do Traffic all day without a break. Poor girl.

[papillonbleu]

Originally Posted by gurney-slade

Perhaps he should apologise for letting Jacqui Smith sit in for him as well. Ah, no, she was a Labour politician.

You have a point there, g-s. She's another one who shouldn't be let anywhere near the place.

[HappyTree]

I quite like Petrie. I don't listen to her much (due to her timeslot) but she sounds pleasant enough.

I listened to Emma yesterday? And well let's say that the way she phrases things? Is not for me. Not her fault, just one of those things. I have no idea what her views are? On anything as her voice just irritated me.

Never listened to Ferrari, again due to timeslot. The clips I hear are not that enticing, he seems to be one of those "I'm alright Jack" Tories and is far too chummy with BoJo. Oh I tell a lie, I did catch a little of the Q&A with BoJo and the absolute tosh he was allowed to spout in response to the questions was pretty shocking. It sounds very plausible and convincing but the things he claims are simply untrue. I guess that's what politics is about these days: no journalistic checking or balancing, just repeated softball underarm lobs and some matey chuckles.

Abbott has really grown on me lately. It's been a while since I listened to the radio in general and maybe it's me who's changed but I now "get" Nick. Barkes has been consistently interesting so it's no wonder he's good here. He seems to be able to take the prescribed news topics and make them contentious without being offensive. Yet!! I hadn't heard him since the Tommy Boyd thing in the internet.

And I'm even liking a bit of the old Ian Collins. Maybe it's nostalgia for the old familiar voices. One day I will call in and tell him I've never eaten any of the "Colonel's finest" in my life, that will blow his mind.

Yep, LBC has definitely improved since last I listened. I guess that's natural since TS went all sport and the talk presenters were casting their nets into the hertzien waters.