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Question Time: who would you replace David Dimbleby with?

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I have been increasingly fed up through time at the growing ineffectiveness of the moderating and umpiring of Question Time by David Dimbleby. I remember fondly the programmes with Robin Day.

Who would you replace him with? My vote is for John Humphries who was very good and effective when he covered for David Dimbleby when he was off sick.
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    degsyhufcdegsyhufc Posts: 59,251
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    John Sargeant?

    Charlie Brooker??

    David Mitchell???
    or Robert Webb's character from Big Talk
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPPLooLfEXE
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    Benny_CHtBenny_CHt Posts: 2,732
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    Question Time: who would you replace David Dimbleby with?

    Julian Clary

    Trouble is yu would never get him out of the prison!
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    mllfapmllfap Posts: 528
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    Kyle , Clarkson or Paxman.

    It must be a Jeremy
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    VericaciousVericacious Posts: 1,142
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    mllfap wrote: »
    Kyle , Clarkson or Paxman.

    It must be a Jeremy

    I would have thought Vine more likely.

    Or how about Andrew Marr or Daisy McAndrew ?

    (Apparently, David Dimbleby has been offered a new 5 year contract, but he's been delaying signing it- well, he is 72.)
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    mllfapmllfap Posts: 528
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    A more modern presenter would make it more interesting.
    Stuffed shirts from the old school like Dimbleby have had their day.

    Someone like the presenters I named above wouldn't mind saying out loud what we all think.

    Actually I think a Have I Got News For You style series of different presenters each week would give the show a boost
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    Hound of LoveHound of Love Posts: 80,138
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    Laura Kuenssberg
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    VericaciousVericacious Posts: 1,142
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    mllfap wrote: »
    A more modern presenter would make it more interesting.
    Stuffed shirts from the old school like Dimbleby have had their day.

    Someone like the presenters I named above wouldn't mind saying out loud what we all think.

    Actually I think a Have I Got News For You style series of different presenters each week would give the show a boost

    Chairing a programme isn't about giving an opinion at all- you want a different programme, which is fair enough.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 295
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    Yes , I Reckon Vine .
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    cherubmattdcherubmattd Posts: 13,239
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    Anita Anand
    Victoria Derbyshire
    Stephen Nolan
    George Alagiah
    Gavin Esler
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    Sun Tzu.Sun Tzu. Posts: 19,064
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    Some one who is right wing.
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    Doghouse RileyDoghouse Riley Posts: 32,491
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    Anyone who thinks the programme, the content and the contributors, are more important than themselves and their own views.

    That should narrow the field down a bit.
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    Trappedin80'sTrappedin80's Posts: 6,270
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    You may or may not remember him, but he was damn good on Hardtalk, years ago; Tim Sebastian.
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    mllfapmllfap Posts: 528
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    Vericacious wrote: »
    Chairing a programme isn't about giving an opinion at all- you want a different programme, which is fair enough.

    I think the presenter of QT is quite entitled to tell an MP when they are talking bollocks and spin - as many of them often do

    I don't think it would be hard to find a balanced presenter with an equal disdain for MP's of all parties
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    degsyhufcdegsyhufc Posts: 59,251
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    Trappedin80's wrote: »
    You may or may not remember him, but he was damn good on Hardtalk, years ago; Tim Sebastian.
    On the times I saw him he was terrible. I remember a car crash interview with Tom Jones where he wouldn't let him answer a single question. He butted in half way through every answer and the viewer learned nothing from it.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,633
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    I don't think that he needs to be replaced.
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    Trappedin80'sTrappedin80's Posts: 6,270
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    degsyhufc wrote: »
    On the times I saw him he was terrible. I remember a car crash interview with Tom Jones where he wouldn't let him answer a single question. He butted in half way through every answer and the viewer learned nothing from it.


    I didn't catch that one, I saw him interviewing various political and business figures. I thought he was excellent.
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    Jimmy ConnorsJimmy Connors Posts: 117,898
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    diabeticguy wrote: »
    I don't think that he needs to be replaced.

    Neither do I. Unless he wants to leave, I think he should stay.
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    Pliny the ElderPliny the Elder Posts: 2,665
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    Paxman should get the gig. It'd be more like the old days under Robin Day.
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    juswotmawatchinjuswotmawatchin Posts: 5,252
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    In an Ideal world ....


    Robin Day.

    in an unideal world

    Angus Deaton
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    zeebrazeebra Posts: 6,885
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    Andrew Neil for me. He is razor sharp and tough on all of the politicians he interviews, whatever their political persuasion.
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    cherubmattdcherubmattd Posts: 13,239
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    diabeticguy wrote: »
    I don't think that he needs to be replaced.

    I don't think so either, but he is getting older :(
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    Chisato GeesteChisato Geeste Posts: 20,654
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    Need somebody who is both impartial and professional- and willing to make the show all about the guests and audience.

    I recommend Kay Burley.
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    PhoenixblissPhoenixbliss Posts: 9,478
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    I agree Andrew Neil reads the riot act when neccesary to all politicians whatever party.He would be an excellent replacement.

    It would also pave the way for Jo Coburn and Anita Anand to jointly present The Daily Politics.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 40
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    Chisato Geeste wrote: »
    Need somebody who is both impartial and professional- and willing to make the show all about the guests and audience.

    I recommend Kay Burley.

    Not Kay Burley! Especially after her performance in last Thursday's "This Week".
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    RichmondBlueRichmondBlue Posts: 21,279
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    Sun Tzu. wrote: »
    Some one who is right wing.

    What, unlike that old leftie..David Dimbleby ?

    Jeremy Paxman or Andrew Neil would be fine, but neither are exactly young though are they ?..if that's the reason for a change.
    Victoria Coren would suit me, she's intelligent and there's nothing wrong with a bit of glamour on the show.
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