I didn't realise that one woman could come out with so much nonsense. She can't be this dopey on her own, she must have assistants. Who are they?
Couldn't have put it better myself. I've jsut found out she's replacing Anna Raeburn permernantly. :mad: Can't believe this woman got a job on radio. She's shockingly bad.:eek:
I happen to think Alison Bell does a good job on LBC.
Ok, the subjects might not be as hard hitting as some other LBC presenters but I for one appreciate a bit of light hearted debate amongst the serious discussion.
And if people don't agree with her views, which I don't an awful lot of the time, then I guess that is the catalyst to discussion which I believe is the corner stone of what LBC is about!
Keep it up Alison, you deserve that afternoon slot
nicely put SF
as for not liking uncircumcised men... well that's me out of the running then
I tried to listen to her last week and her style of show was done so much better by David Preever.
I'm all for her starting topics that will cause heated exchanges but she was downright rude to some people without having actually researched the subject and it was making me cringe.
She reminds me of a female Alan Partridge :rolleyes:
I didn't like Allison Bell either. However, some posters are lumping her in the crap camp with Carol McGiffin, who I love listening to. Could listen to Carol and Jenny Eclair all day.
Allison Bell however, urgh .. she puts me in mind of that Lucy who produces Nick Abbot (mind you don't like him either). Giggly, childish rubbish.
He had Lucy producing on Saturday night. Last night there was a bloke who sounded about 12, with a speech impediment. :eek: It seems to be a pre-requisite of that show that the producer must have a deeply irritating voice.
Incidentally re bell, and in response to SF's post, it isn't that listeners are unhappy if they disagree with her point of view, what we'd like to hear from her is some evidence that she actually understands the subject she's discussing, and didn't just turn up and open the mic.
Last night there was a bloke who sounded about 12, with a speech impediment. :eek: It seems to be a pre-requisite of that show that the producer must have a deeply irritating voice.
The legendary Agent Chris was producing last night! He was almost never heard until about 18 months ago and seemed very shy when he started speaking but he's really grown in confidence since then. Iain has occasionally let him do the show for a while and he sounds very competent with callers.
The legendary Agent Chris was producing last night! He was almost never heard until about 18 months ago and seemed very shy when he started speaking but he's really grown in confidence since then. Iain has occasionally let him do the show for a while and he sounds very competent with callers.
Having heard the Producer speak, I now understand why Iain Lee's show is like it is.
Alison, as far as I'm concerned, really connects with the average LBC listener.
What is an average LBC listener these days, one minute they're providing programming for different demographics, such as the Iain Lee show and a white van man breakfast show with Ferrari.
I agree with what you say about Alison Miss Sixty though.
What is an average LBC listener these days, one minute they're providing programming for different demographics, such as the Iain Lee show and a white van man breakfast show with Ferrari.
True Martin.
I guess LBC need a mix of presenting styles to get as broad an audience as possible.
I guess LBC need a mix of presenting styles to get as broad an audience as possible.
It's been mentioned on the main LBC thread that at least daytime on LBC has become more mainstream with Iain and Clive's show's watered down, so we may have that average LBC listener in the near future.
Congratulations La Rhumba, you obviously know more about her than I do. The last time I heard her she was saying, in a childlike way, that the police should not worry about burglary, but should concentrate on violent crime. What the **** does she think burglars are?
As you pointed out, a bit of research might be in order.
And if she's one of the best on LBC then God help the others. I'm not mad about Vanessa Feltz but compared to poor Alison she's a radio superstar.
The majority of burglars are thieves, yes there are cases of aggravated burglary which are violent but the majority of cases of burglary are pure thievery.
Violent crime is actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, stabbings, beatings and gun crimes. Research.
Alison Bell is superb, a good listen. I always listen; unlike to Jenny Eclair, possibly the worst broadcaster ever on lbc (now there's a poll you could run, I think I'll start that thread).
Listen to Alison Bell with an open mind and you will realise why we love her.
BUT why was the opportunity not taken to get rid of Allen, I am so disappointed.
Listen to Alison Bell with an open mind and you will realise why we love her.
BUT why was the opportunity not taken to get rid of Allen, I am so disappointed.
By *we* I presume you're referring to the posters on the LBC Chat thread?
To read that thread - which I haven't done for months - you'd assume that Steve Allen was the most unpopular presenter on the station, he was constantly criticised on a daily basis on that thread, and referred to in disparaging terms.
The reason he was kept on is because he IS popular with the listeners and has a very good audience. So you'll have to remain disappointed.
By *we* I presume you're referring to the posters on the LBC Chat thread?
To read that thread - which I haven't done for months - you'd assume that Steve Allen was the most unpopular presenter on the station, he was constantly criticised on a daily basis on that thread, and referred to in disparaging terms.
The reason he was kept on is because he IS popular with the listeners and has a very good audience. So you'll have to remain disappointed.
No, I actually meant 'we', the people who enjoy listening to her. It is passing strange that you don't read the LBC thread given your listening habits.
I remain deeply disappointed that they still pay the fool.
Feel free to contribute to my worst broadcasters on LBC thread.
Alison Bell is superb, a good listen. I always listen; unlike to Jenny Eclair, possibly the worst broadcaster ever on lbc (now there's a poll you could run, I think I'll start that thread).
Blimey - horses for courses eh? I can't listen to AB, she makes me grind my teeth .. nails, blackboard anyone. Jenny Eclair, however, I could listen to all day long - her and/or Carol McGiffin.
Having read the long LBC thread (being quite new here and all that) it seems I dislike the 'popular' presenters, and like the unpopular ones .. ie I'm not a huge fan of Steve Allen, Nick Abbott or Clive Bull, but like Paul Ross, JE, CMcG and Iain Lee.
The problem seems to be that the LBC management are now deciding the agenda for the day, and some of the presenters handle it better than others.
Only today, James O'Brian wasted 90 seconds of his show asking Alison Bell what was coming up, and we were told that one of her lead subjects was something James had already been talking about for some time; she then proceeded to cover the subject in an inferior fashion.
I realise that talk show presenters need to provoke comment, otherwise the show wouldnt work, but if you're doing that kind of show, at least make sure you can put up a reasonable argument, not just cut people off or go on to agree with a listener that puts the opposite view with the one that you started off the debate with, thereby undermining your original point.
Alison Bell is a bad talk show presenter, unless it involves men, sex or booze, she doesn't have a credible position, and I'm not convinced about the other three either.
I sometimes listen to Nick Ferrari but lately he is awful. I work from home so have the radio on in the background, everytime Nick talks to an American caller or even mention America he seems to take on this faux accent and acts very odd. Coupled with the constant interrupting of callers when they are trying to tell a story and the odd hyper behaviour he seems to have aquired I switch off and listen to anything else. (And that BULLION and MULLION thingm is incredibly tedious and old hat now).
James O'brien is okay and can be very funny.
Steve Allen IS quite funny but their are only so many times you can mention Charlotte Churchs backside isn't there? He seems not to like women very much or is it just me?
Paul Ross I like, he comes across as very intelligent and at least he is a bit of light relief at the end of the day.
Alison Bell good God do they pay this woman? I was hoping she was only filling in but no. She another one that seems hyper and childish.
I have listened to LBC on and off for years and the powers to be seem to be scrambling to find something to fill the afternoon shows. Sandi Toksvig was very good and I enjoyed listening to her and her many guests. What happened to her did she leave of her own accord?
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Just her pathetic attempts at being provocative.
Couldn't have put it better myself. I've jsut found out she's replacing Anna Raeburn permernantly. :mad: Can't believe this woman got a job on radio. She's shockingly bad.:eek:
nicely put SF
as for not liking uncircumcised men... well that's me out of the running then
I'm all for her starting topics that will cause heated exchanges but she was downright rude to some people without having actually researched the subject and it was making me cringe.
She reminds me of a female Alan Partridge :rolleyes:
Allison Bell however, urgh .. she puts me in mind of that Lucy who produces Nick Abbot (mind you don't like him either). Giggly, childish rubbish.
Incidentally re bell, and in response to SF's post, it isn't that listeners are unhappy if they disagree with her point of view, what we'd like to hear from her is some evidence that she actually understands the subject she's discussing, and didn't just turn up and open the mic.
The legendary Agent Chris was producing last night! He was almost never heard until about 18 months ago and seemed very shy when he started speaking but he's really grown in confidence since then. Iain has occasionally let him do the show for a while and he sounds very competent with callers.
Having heard the Producer speak, I now understand why Iain Lee's show is like it is.
Sadly she was let go by Global, the new owners.
I did hear her being interviewed on Radio 4 a few weeks ago, but nothing since.
I think Alison has good appeal on LBC.
She talks to the audience on their level - about everyday things.
She doesn't pretend to be an expert or a know-it-all with strong views.
Alison, as far as I'm concerned, really connects with the average LBC listener.
She's not a "must listen" like Nick Abbot or Clive Bull - but she's perfectly interesting listening in off-peak hours.
She's had well-publicised troubles in the past but came through it smiling - you have to admire her for that.
Her content is just too about her "in crowd" - ie showbizzy backstage lovey-dovey stuff.
I'm afraid when she was on Saturday mornings after Paul Ross, I'd often have to switch to Magic or Jonathan Ross.
What is an average LBC listener these days, one minute they're providing programming for different demographics, such as the Iain Lee show and a white van man breakfast show with Ferrari.
I agree with what you say about Alison Miss Sixty though.
True Martin.
I guess LBC need a mix of presenting styles to get as broad an audience as possible.
It's been mentioned on the main LBC thread that at least daytime on LBC has become more mainstream with Iain and Clive's show's watered down, so we may have that average LBC listener in the near future.
The majority of burglars are thieves, yes there are cases of aggravated burglary which are violent but the majority of cases of burglary are pure thievery.
Violent crime is actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, stabbings, beatings and gun crimes. Research.
Alison Bell is superb, a good listen. I always listen; unlike to Jenny Eclair, possibly the worst broadcaster ever on lbc (now there's a poll you could run, I think I'll start that thread).
Listen to Alison Bell with an open mind and you will realise why we love her.
BUT why was the opportunity not taken to get rid of Allen, I am so disappointed.
By *we* I presume you're referring to the posters on the LBC Chat thread?
To read that thread - which I haven't done for months - you'd assume that Steve Allen was the most unpopular presenter on the station, he was constantly criticised on a daily basis on that thread, and referred to in disparaging terms.
The reason he was kept on is because he IS popular with the listeners and has a very good audience. So you'll have to remain disappointed.
No, I actually meant 'we', the people who enjoy listening to her. It is passing strange that you don't read the LBC thread given your listening habits.
I remain deeply disappointed that they still pay the fool.
Feel free to contribute to my worst broadcasters on LBC thread.
Blimey - horses for courses eh? I can't listen to AB, she makes me grind my teeth .. nails, blackboard anyone. Jenny Eclair, however, I could listen to all day long - her and/or Carol McGiffin.
Having read the long LBC thread (being quite new here and all that) it seems I dislike the 'popular' presenters, and like the unpopular ones .. ie I'm not a huge fan of Steve Allen, Nick Abbott or Clive Bull, but like Paul Ross, JE, CMcG and Iain Lee.
I obviously like the dumbed down version of LBC
Only today, James O'Brian wasted 90 seconds of his show asking Alison Bell what was coming up, and we were told that one of her lead subjects was something James had already been talking about for some time; she then proceeded to cover the subject in an inferior fashion.
I realise that talk show presenters need to provoke comment, otherwise the show wouldnt work, but if you're doing that kind of show, at least make sure you can put up a reasonable argument, not just cut people off or go on to agree with a listener that puts the opposite view with the one that you started off the debate with, thereby undermining your original point.
Alison Bell is a bad talk show presenter, unless it involves men, sex or booze, she doesn't have a credible position, and I'm not convinced about the other three either.
Are you talking about Steve Allen there?!!
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James O'brien is okay and can be very funny.
Steve Allen IS quite funny but their are only so many times you can mention Charlotte Churchs backside isn't there? He seems not to like women very much or is it just me?
Paul Ross I like, he comes across as very intelligent and at least he is a bit of light relief at the end of the day.
Alison Bell good God do they pay this woman? I was hoping she was only filling in but no. She another one that seems hyper and childish.
I have listened to LBC on and off for years and the powers to be seem to be scrambling to find something to fill the afternoon shows. Sandi Toksvig was very good and I enjoyed listening to her and her many guests. What happened to her did she leave of her own accord?