John Stapleton asking what's so "scary" about the hard left. God but I hate that stupid Yank word, it's so puerile. The ghost house at a fun fair is scary for little kids and that's about the extent of the word's use for adults.
....and buttering parsnips, having a dog in that particular race, private schools, being "rancid" and "discombobulated", talking to tradesmen in a fake Mockney accent, droning on about books, playing computer games with a 'friend', how much better he is than anyone who decides not to get married, his ex-girlfriend who was from Greece, Kay Burley, Frank Lampard....it's NEVER ENDING torture from this odious champagne socialist.
Out of all of them this confession summed JOB up the best.
Do you really believe that? In a population of 65 million and LBC can't find more female presenters.
65 million. If half are women 32.5 million. How many are living / working in the UK? How many are presenters? How many are looking for a job? How many would be suitable for LBC ? (I am not getting into discussion on who may have the qualities to work at LBC as that is subjective and a Management decision).
Do you really believe that? In a population of 65 million and LBC can't find more female presenters.
Perhaps the audience don't want them. Several of our female posters say they prefer male voices on the radio. Tony Blackburn (who has a bit of experience in this area) says the same.
So if that's true why would LBC employ more female presenters? It wouldn't make commercial sense. We look to the BBC for box ticking, not a station that relies on attracting advertisers.
65 million. If half are women 32.5 million. How many are living / working in the UK? How many are presenters? How many are looking for a job? How many would be suitable for LBC ? (I am not getting into discussion on who may have the qualities to work at LBC as that is subjective and a Management decision).
I think it's inconceivable that it wouldn't be possible to find at least one more female presenter after all they have no trouble in finding male presenters and their is absolutely no biological reason why a man would be better at presenting a radio show than a woman.
I remember a time when people thought all TV newsreaders should be male because:
1. Women didn't have enough gravitas
2. Women's clothing and jewellery would be distracting for viewers
3. Women's voices wouldn't suit delivering serious news items.
4. Other sexist rubbish that I can't remember.
The reality is that almost everyone accepts female newsreaders today and they are every bit as good, if not better, than their male counterparts. LBC management are dinosaurs that still discriminate in favour men because how else can they justify the huge disparity in their numbers of male and female presenters.
Perhaps the audience don't want them. Several of our female posters say they prefer male voices on the radio. Tony Blackburn (who has a bit of experience in this area) says the same.
So if that's true why would LBC employ more female presenters? It wouldn't make commercial sense. We look to the BBC for box ticking, not a station that relies on attracting advertisers.
Why does LBC think it's a special case that only male presenters can attract an audience? Radio 4, 5Live, BBC London all have more female presenters that are competent and get an audience. In the past, LBC had many more female presenters and several of them were on at peak listening times. If it worked for LBC in the past and it works for other stations now, it's difficult for them to justify why only male presenters can work today.
Why does LBC think it's a special case that only male presenters can attract an audience? Radio 4, 5Live, BBC London all have more female presenters that are competent and get an audience. In the past, LBC had many more female presenters and several of them were on at peak listening times. If it worked for LBC in the past and it works for other stations now, it's difficult for them to justify why only male presenters can work today.
Perhaps the audience don't want them. Several of our female posters say they prefer male voices on the radio. Tony Blackburn (who has a bit of experience in this area) says the same.
So if that's true why would LBC employ more female presenters? It wouldn't make commercial sense. We look to the BBC for box ticking, not a station that relies on attracting advertisers.
Yes. I'm one of those who prefer to listen to men on the radio.
I can't explain it. It's just a fact.
Mind you, if the content of the show was sufficiently interesting, I wouldn't care who was presenting. Sadly, those days are long gone.
The reality is that almost everyone accepts female newsreaders today and they are every bit as good, if not better, than their male counterparts. LBC management are dinosaurs that still discriminate in favour men because how else can they justify the huge disparity in their numbers of male and female presenters.
I hate to burst your bubble but that's the tottie factor.
And if you disagree show me a mainstream female news presenter who isn't attractive. Or who is anywhere near the same age as Huw Edwards.
I'm not saying it's right but women are employed in TV largely for their appearance. And on radio that's not a factor, so.......
I hate to burst your bubble but that's the tottie factor.
And if you disagree show me a mainstream female news presenter who isn't attractive. Or who is anywhere near the same age as Huw Edwards.
I'm not saying it's right but women are employed in TV largely for their appearance. And on radio that's not a factor, so.......
Maxine Mawhinney, who presents the BBC weekend news bulletins, is about Huw Edwards's age and with all due respect to her, couldn't be described as "tottie". She is however a competent TV newsreader. Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney, although not strictly newsreaders, they both present Newsnight and do a very good job.
The idea that women can't present a news show is outdated and sexist and it's about time LBC woke up to that fact.
Maxine Mawhinney, who presents the BBC weekend news bulletins, is about Huw Edwards's age and with all due respect to her, couldn't be described as "tottie". She is however a competent TV newsreader. Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney, although not strictly newsreaders, they both present Newsnight and do a very good job.
The idea that women can't present a news show is outdated and sexist and it's about time LBC woke up to that fact.
You're right they're not strictly newsreaders which is what I asked for. As for Maxine she's on News at 1 at weekends, and for the rest of the time hidden away on News 24. she might as well have the word TOKEN written across her forehead. Not that you could write it with all those wrinkles
You're right they're not strictly newsreaders which is what I asked for. As for Maxine she's on News at 1 at weekends, and for the rest of the time hidden away on News 24. she might as well have the word TOKEN written across her forehead. Not that you could write it with all those wrinkles
Sex sells.
Lucy Meacock still reads the news on ITV, Reeta Chakrabarti on the BBC and Anna Botting and Paula Middlehurst on Sky are all a similar age to Huw Edwards. I'm sure if I set my mind to it, I could give further examples.
However, their age is not the point: they are all competent women who blow a massive hole in the idea that only men can present the news.
I think it's inconceivable that it wouldn't be possible to find at least one more female presenter after all they have no trouble in finding male presenters and their is absolutely no biological reason why a man would be better at presenting a radio show than a woman.
You can complain as much as you like on here, but it will not make any difference. I think maybe you ought to contact LBC (James Rea) and ask him why there are not more female presenters.
Didn't we have the same discussion here some years ago about non-white presenters?
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Do you really believe that? In a population of 65 million and LBC can't find more female presenters.
Out of all of them this confession summed JOB up the best.
The man is a total ar*e.
65 million. If half are women 32.5 million. How many are living / working in the UK? How many are presenters? How many are looking for a job? How many would be suitable for LBC ? (I am not getting into discussion on who may have the qualities to work at LBC as that is subjective and a Management decision).
Perhaps the audience don't want them. Several of our female posters say they prefer male voices on the radio. Tony Blackburn (who has a bit of experience in this area) says the same.
So if that's true why would LBC employ more female presenters? It wouldn't make commercial sense. We look to the BBC for box ticking, not a station that relies on attracting advertisers.
I think it's inconceivable that it wouldn't be possible to find at least one more female presenter after all they have no trouble in finding male presenters and their is absolutely no biological reason why a man would be better at presenting a radio show than a woman.
I remember a time when people thought all TV newsreaders should be male because:
1. Women didn't have enough gravitas
2. Women's clothing and jewellery would be distracting for viewers
3. Women's voices wouldn't suit delivering serious news items.
4. Other sexist rubbish that I can't remember.
The reality is that almost everyone accepts female newsreaders today and they are every bit as good, if not better, than their male counterparts. LBC management are dinosaurs that still discriminate in favour men because how else can they justify the huge disparity in their numbers of male and female presenters.
Alison Bell was always a lively and enjoyable presenter. A shame she hasn't ever found her way back to LBC.
Why does LBC think it's a special case that only male presenters can attract an audience? Radio 4, 5Live, BBC London all have more female presenters that are competent and get an audience. In the past, LBC had many more female presenters and several of them were on at peak listening times. If it worked for LBC in the past and it works for other stations now, it's difficult for them to justify why only male presenters can work today.
Judging by the current crop of female presenters
- it's probably quite a reasonable assumption .
Yes. I'm one of those who prefer to listen to men on the radio.
I can't explain it. It's just a fact.
Mind you, if the content of the show was sufficiently interesting, I wouldn't care who was presenting. Sadly, those days are long gone.
I hate to burst your bubble but that's the tottie factor.
And if you disagree show me a mainstream female news presenter who isn't attractive. Or who is anywhere near the same age as Huw Edwards.
I'm not saying it's right but women are employed in TV largely for their appearance. And on radio that's not a factor, so.......
Petrie 'boys and girls in the armed force's Hosken is unlistenable.
Very true
Tottie galore when it comes down to news readers
Dreadfully timed slot to boot .If you re not real close to the radio at the end of Ken&Dave then a coronary inducing mighty bellow follows......
One of the very worst shows currently on LBC. Hideous shrieking and fake outrage. Putrid Hosken.
Personally I prefer Huw Edwards
The best of Welsh ;-)
The bloody newsreader is doing it now too >:(
Maxine Mawhinney, who presents the BBC weekend news bulletins, is about Huw Edwards's age and with all due respect to her, couldn't be described as "tottie". She is however a competent TV newsreader. Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney, although not strictly newsreaders, they both present Newsnight and do a very good job.
The idea that women can't present a news show is outdated and sexist and it's about time LBC woke up to that fact.
How remiss of me, Charles. I'm blaming my autocorrect.
I don't like any of the current female presenters on LBC.
I did like JHB and I used to listen to Alison Bell but Shelagh and co leave me cold.
You're right they're not strictly newsreaders which is what I asked for. As for Maxine she's on News at 1 at weekends, and for the rest of the time hidden away on News 24. she might as well have the word TOKEN written across her forehead. Not that you could write it with all those wrinkles
Sex sells.
Lucy Meacock still reads the news on ITV, Reeta Chakrabarti on the BBC and Anna Botting and Paula Middlehurst on Sky are all a similar age to Huw Edwards. I'm sure if I set my mind to it, I could give further examples.
However, their age is not the point: they are all competent women who blow a massive hole in the idea that only men can present the news.
Quality sells.
You can complain as much as you like on here, but it will not make any difference. I think maybe you ought to contact LBC (James Rea) and ask him why there are not more female presenters.
Didn't we have the same discussion here some years ago about non-white presenters?