Matt Baker & Aliona Vilani Appreciation Thread (Part 11)

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rita1

20-09-2013

Originally Posted by beemail:
“but thats my point....I think theres no reason at all why people at the top of their field (whatever it may be) can't be humble. It doesn't mean they don't know how good they are it just means they don't treat other people differently because of it. Some let it go to their heads completely and think their gods gift to the universe, others try too hard to compensate and come across as patronising & fake. But there are alot, including Mr Bolt who get it spot on. He's the best in the world at what he does, we all know that, he knows it and if he didn't believe it he wouldn't be as good. But he also knows it doesn't make him worth more than the person interviewing/driving/serving him coffee when it comes down to it. He's a fast runner but theres probably things they can do better than him.

I mean no-ones brilliant at everything are they.....

........oh hang on ”

People who are the best at what they do, because they've worked hard and/or because they have a special gift or talent, but can recognize that other people are special too, whatever they do in life. Yeah, I'll buy that. It's the ones that know they are the best but pretend they don't know it that get me - false humility. But then again I suppose they only go along with what they know people expect of them.

And there's a cultural thing too. People are different the world over but get them on the One Show sofa and we expect them to behave as though they were British. This mostly applies to Americans as they don't have a lot of guests from other countries.

kittenkong42

20-09-2013

I agree with Rita - it's false humility that's really annoying. The "oh I'm not that good really, you could be as good if you just tried harder". In certain fields that's just so much rubbish and it doesn't make me think more of a competitor when they take that approach.

Equally annoying is when somebody is genuinely great and at the top of their game then if they don't go in for the false modesty nonsense they tend to be called arrogant by press and comments online. And that's just really irritating - it's as if a chunk of the public would prefer it if they were worse at their job (I had to stop reading F1 comments online when I saw people's attitude towards Lewis Hamilton, though half the time I think the colour of his skin is a lot of commentators issues there...)

Quiet self confidence is awesome - knowing you're good at what you do and not having to pretend to be worse at it to please the public. And that's what I think people like Usain Bolt have.

And to bring it back on topic that self-assuredness is what I see in Matt. Someone who is comfortable and confident in his ability to do his job and doesn't really care much about other people's opinions of that.

DancerCookie

21-09-2013

Hello

Just dropping by to say a huge thankyou to Emma for all the clips... especially for the Bucks Fizz tribute (stripper Matt) as iv'e been putting all sorts into youtube search for that and never been successful! Made my evening to come home to that.

Also the quickstep pics. Can't believe the height he gets in some of the jumps. A glorious dance. A tail coat is the the one time where I dont mind him in an unstubbly state. Especially when combined by cutest side parting ever. ( a look he's kept!)

I think in the 100 metre race he lost all his time with the dodgy start in second race. He's speedy! Am pretty sure he'll be in lycra come mid nov Bee. I can't imagine him sitting on the sofa anchoring it when he could be out there pedalling/mentoring etc.

Xx

kittenkong42

21-09-2013

rita1

21-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“On to the 20th of August on The One Show with guest Paul Hollywood (for that day's launch of Great British Bake Off).

Matt was wearing his cornflower blue linen blazer, white shirt, and grey trousers
”

Like this jacket. Like the whole look in fact. And lots of lovely stubble on display

He looks very pleased with himself here
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And don't his shoulders look huge
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rita1

21-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“It's the 21st of August on The One Show with guest Beverley Knight - on to promote her lead role in the new Bodyguard musical. The last time Beverley was on she was a last minute replacement for Frankie Valli and proved to be quick witted and very engaged. She didn't disappoint this time round either.

Matt was wearing a white shirt with little black stars, and black trousers
”

I'm not a great fan of this short, but wasn't it nice to see those forearms on display!
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And to see Matt tucking into his food

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He looks like he's been caught out here doing something he shouldn't be doing - like a little boy
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Beverley is such a friendly person, the show is always good when she's on. A lovely lady and a great singer.

stargazer1

21-09-2013

Good evening all

Great pics KK - he certainly upped the ante that night in his pink shirt and neat trews! I was out that night so was very sorry to have missed that vision but nevertheless pleased not to have to hear the grating tones of JSP!

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Thanks to Emma again for unearthing those super BP and other vts! I watched BP at 50 last night. A fantastic programme and there were several very funny moments with Matt. I especially loved Matt awarding Jonny W (my 2nd favourite man!) the gold BP badge. I had never seen that before so the thudding was of gigantic proportions

Am half-watching Stepping Out....there was one good couple doing some hiphop dancing but the other couples have not strutted their stuff

Roll on SCD next week!

kittenkong42

21-09-2013

Originally Posted by rita1:
“Like this jacket. Like the whole look in fact. And lots of lovely stubble on display

He looks very pleased with himself here
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...02at153036.png

And don't his shoulders look huge
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That blue linen jacket is such a lovely colour and great style. It really works for Matt...

I'll apologise for lack of picspam these past 2 days but I've been movie watching and updating software on phones & ipads so I've been lacking time. I am just creating a video of the running from Wednesday's show though

rita1

22-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“That blue linen jacket is such a lovely colour and great style. It really works for Matt...

I'll apologise for lack of picspam these past 2 days but I've been movie watching and updating software on phones & ipads so I've been lacking time. I am just creating a video of the running from Wednesday's show though ”

Don't apologize kk. I really appreciate the work you do on those picspams (and Emma's contributions too) and don't mind at all if you are behind (or even skip a few). Gives me a chance to catch up

What do you think of ios7? I haven't explored all of its features yet, but so far I love the new Safari which is so easy to use. I never did get the hang of the old one where pages just seemed to disappear irretrievably and I was forever having to repeat my search request. This one more closely resembles the MAC version I think. I also love the keyboard which is much more finger friendly. Although I generally love Apple, the one thing I miss from Windows is the greater freedom to customise. I wish I could change the colours on my iPhone for example. I hate the beige strip at the bottom of the home screen where Music, Phone and Safari lie. Horrible colour. And some things are invisible on my wallpaper, like the instruction to slide bar to open when the phone goes into sleep mode. Would be nice to be able to change things like that to a colour I can see.

I'm now using tweetbot on my MAC, and although I love the versions for iphone and iPad, I'm having trouble getting used to the MAC version. I really don't like the black (funereal) band at the top and left side of the main column and, again, wish I could change the colour. I also hate the counter of things I haven't read yet. I go through tweets chronologically, which is why I just cannot bear the dreaded blue lines on twitter (which from what I read are just the beginning of major changes anyway), and I hate this counter appearing next to mentions to tell me I haven't opened them. I've got rid of it in the dock but it still appears next to mentions when I open twitter. A small but irritating feature. It's always annoying not to be able to get things just exactly the way you want them. I actually prefer the appearance of twitterific, but you have to purchase the full version of that to get rid of the ads and to have more than one account, and that rankles when twitter and tweetbot are free.

To get back on subject, I'll be out again for the beginning of CountryFile tonight, but will set it to record. That way I'll have something interesting to watch while Antiques Roadshow is on

EMMAJC

22-09-2013

Afternoon

Matt on today's CF Devon
Gorgeous
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I see there will be a clip of Adam catching up with 2 sheepdog handlers representing Wales on next week CF Shropshire but what about the main guy of OMAHD Matt would be doing?? IMHO, the opener on CF should have been Matt telling us what we are going to see, etc. He and Ellie would still be in foods festival (good for him) in that episode. And now Matt has 12 weeks old border collie little Bob so I really want to be optimistic but if CF overtaking OMNHD do not make it better I’d be v upset. I know he is busy. He has world gymnastics championships 2013 from 30 Sept to 6 Oct to present and commentate on. And he would have been checking the routes that his new rickshaw team would take but he managed to squeeze all in last 3 years very well. So I like to think we will see v exciting programs Matt has to cover in next 2-3 months.

PS: BBC website has already announced the GB gymnasts who would compete at the end of this month.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gymnastics/24105840

rita1

22-09-2013

Originally Posted by EMMAJC:
“Afternoon

Matt on today's CF Devon
Gorgeous
http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512xn/p01h4kw8.jpg
http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/512xn/p01h4l24.jpg

I see there will be a clip of Adam catching up with 2 sheepdog handlers representing Wales on next week CF Shropshire but what about the main guy of OMAHD Matt would be doing?? IMHO, the opener on CF should have been Matt telling us what we are going to see, etc. He and Ellie would still be in foods festival (good for him) in that episode. And now Matt has 12 weeks old border collie little Bob so I really want to be optimistic but if CF overtaking OMNHD do not make it better I’d be v upset. I know he is busy. He has world gymnastics championships 2013 from 30 Sept to 6 Oct to present and commentate on. And he would have been checking the routes that his new rickshaw team would take but he managed to squeeze all in last 3 years very well. So I like to think we will see v exciting programs Matt has to cover in next 2-3 months.

PS: BBC website has already announced the GB gymnasts who would compete at the end of this month.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gymnastics/24105840”

Oh, now doesn't he look smart! I'm not usually a fan of bright colours but that is a glorious blue

rita1

22-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“The next One Show was 27th August as there wasn't a show on the Bank Holiday Monday. The guest was Joe Pasquale to promote his Sherlock Homes comedy show, and also to talk about Open University and his interest in marine biology. And I guess Matt knows and gets on with Joe as he was greeted with the big hug

Matt was wearing a bright red shirt with rolled up sleeves, and dark jeans
”

Had to put my sunglasses on to look at this lot but never mind

The rolled-up sleeves and beautiful forearms on display make it worthwhile. Love these:

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Shame about the bright red shirt

rita1

22-09-2013

Just looked through the Gateshead pics. They are all absolutely gorgeous but I just have to say

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doesn't his skin look clear and beautiful.

EMMAJC

22-09-2013

I got it Bee. Does it call the unspoken understanding? Hah...hah..

Originally Posted by rita1:
“Thanks Emma for these lovely little clips. Never say Blue Peter but always find it fun to look at these early clips of Matt. Don't find him at all thuddable back in those days but fun anyway.

I haven't caught up with last night's One Show yet. Was out to dinner last night and had lots to do today. I didn't know it was going to be an hour one. Sounds like it was good fun though.”

Hi Rita, I think I know what you mean. When Matt joined BP he was a lovely skinny talented lad, not thuddable as you say but I did find him attractive on BP after he got married cos he became manlier and hunkier.
In these pics in particular I found him attractive and hottie:
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Honestly I didn’t get thudded until I saw the sexy vamp in guyliner and red highlight hair. It was the first time ever I was in the state of thud but again no one can thud me like he did. I am really picky and hard to please. I blame it on him cos he set the standard incredibly high. I haven't found someone I can call his rival yet.

Originally Posted by stargazer1:
“We've also had a sneak preview of Sarah Millic*n's TV show which starts next Tuesday. During the trailer, there was a tiny clip of Alex and Matt speaking to Sarah from the OS sofa amidst much laughter. That interview will be a hoot

So it's time for the hot beverage and seeing OH again! CCM to all lovely MB posters and readers. Sweet dreams. :sleep: xx”

I didn’t see it. Will it be on her show next week?

Originally Posted by DancerCookie:
“Hello

Just dropping by to say a huge thankyou to Emma for all the clips... especially for the Bucks Fizz tribute (stripper Matt) as iv'e been putting all sorts into youtube search for that and never been successful! Made my evening to come home to that.

Also the quickstep pics. Can't believe the height he gets in some of the jumps. A glorious dance. A tail coat is the the one time where I dont mind him in an unstubbly state. Especially when combined by cutest side parting ever. ( a look he's kept!)

I think in the 100 metre race he lost all his time with the dodgy start in second race. He's speedy! Am pretty sure he'll be in lycra come mid nov Bee. I can't imagine him sitting on the sofa anchoring it when he could be out there pedalling/mentoring etc.

Xx”

Matt the little tapper…His QS tailcoat fitted him well nicely though VW tailcoat was big for him but he was looking dashingly handsome in those tailcoats. Side-parting suits him well but I do love his curly hair without side-parting too.

For 100m live race, both Matt and Alex wasn’t ready yet when Brian said ‘go’. They started few seconds late and as it was 100m race, Matt could only speed up toward the end of the race. Usian’s recent personal best for 100m race is 9.58 second. Matt’s personal best without having yum was 13.08 seconds. So he is speedy Gonzales in my eyes.

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“I agree with Rita - it's false humility that's really annoying. The "oh I'm not that good really, you could be as good if you just tried harder". In certain fields that's just so much rubbish and it doesn't make me think more of a competitor when they take that approach.

Equally annoying is when somebody is genuinely great and at the top of their game then if they don't go in for the false modesty nonsense they tend to be called arrogant by press and comments online. And that's just really irritating - it's as if a chunk of the public would prefer it if they were worse at their job (I had to stop reading F1 comments online when I saw people's attitude towards Lewis Hamilton, though half the time I think the colour of his skin is a lot of commentators issues there...)

Quiet self confidence is awesome - knowing you're good at what you do and not having to pretend to be worse at it to please the public. And that's what I think people like Usain Bolt have.

And to bring it back on topic that self-assuredness is what I see in Matt. Someone who is comfortable and confident in his ability to do his job and doesn't really care much about other people's opinions of that. ”

Great points and well said KK. You did sum up what I'd want to say.

Originally Posted by stargazer1:
“Good evening all

Great pics KK - he certainly upped the ante that night in his pink shirt and neat trews! I was out that night so was very sorry to have missed that vision but nevertheless pleased not to have to hear the grating tones of JSP!

Thanks to Emma again for unearthing those super BP and other vts! I watched BP at 50 last night. A fantastic programme and there were several very funny moments with Matt. I especially loved Matt awarding Jonny W (my 2nd favourite man!) the gold BP badge. I had never seen that before so the thudding was of gigantic proportions

Am half-watching Stepping Out....there was one good couple doing some hiphop dancing but the other couples have not strutted their stuff Roll on SCD next week! ”

I saw once on tobyfan channel. I was quite happy when I found the clip. I’d like to see Jonny on strictly.

SkyBluePink

22-09-2013

Evening all.

A good cf the beavers were great as was matt

Isn't matt mean not falling into the stream for us, spoilsport

the lady with him chatting about the butterflies looked very thudded
He looked fabulous in his green t-shirt, nice bit of biceps action, he was a busy bee chopping down trees and hunting for the dartmoor ponies

A very naughty laugh as he was unscrewing part of the sign post and taking it down

beemail

22-09-2013

Originally Posted by SkyBluePink:
“Evening all.

A good cf the beavers were great as was matt
Isn't matt mean not falling into the stream for us, spoilsport the lady with him chatting about the butterflies looked very thudded
He looked fabulous in his green t-shirt, nice bit of biceps action, he was a busy bee chopping down trees and hunting for the dartmoor ponies A very naughty laugh as he was unscrewing part of the sign post and taking it down ”

it was a good one tonight

Matt waving his big chopper about, long screw in the woods, beavers ...... blimey. Bet the team meeting for that episode had a few giggles

and I'm in a state of total and utter green T shirt related thud. Lordy.......... that man. Clambering about on logs and some fantastic over the left shoulder views.

Marvellous stuff. Loved it

I was just thinking about the gym world cup next week & wondering if he'll be doing it. I'd guess so but on the BG site it says it starts on 25th. Doesn't seem to be any coverage on
BBC over the weekend but hopefully there'll be something on red button. Maybe just highlights the second weekend? If he does go I guess thats at least 1 cf out plus maybe a few days TT.

anyone found out any more?

beemail

22-09-2013

ok..........my info was wrong

seems it does start Monday 30th but the first 3 days are qualifiers with the finals on Thursday & Friday (all round) and Saturday & Sunday (apparatus).

my guess is that he'll go for the final 4 days which hopefully will at least be on red button. Hopefully some coverage on BBC at the weekend as well.

so maybe miss Thursday TT and one CF

there.....glad thats sorted. i can go to bed now

ccm
x

kittenkong42

23-09-2013

Originally Posted by beemail:
“ok..........my info was wrong

seems it does start Monday 30th but the first 3 days are qualifiers with the finals on Thursday & Friday (all round) and Saturday & Sunday (apparatus).

my guess is that he'll go for the final 4 days which hopefully will at least be on red button. Hopefully some coverage on BBC at the weekend as well.

so maybe miss Thursday TT and one CF

there.....glad thats sorted. i can go to bed now

ccm
x”

Bee - it might just have been easier to go to the BBC Sports page for gymnastics and follow the link that said "World Championships Coverage"

(http://www.british-gymnastics.org/ne...nship-coverage)

Here we go:
BBC Schedule

Thursday 3rd October
BBC Online 19.00-22.00 BST - Live men`s all-around

Friday 4th October
BBC Two 13.00-15.00 BST – Highlights of the Men`s all-around
BBC Three 19.00-21.00 BST Live women`s all-around

Saturday 5th October
Red Button/Online 13.30-14.25 - Live men`s floor and women`s vault

BBC One 14.30-16.30 BST – Live men`s pommel/uneven bars and rings + h`lights floor/vault

Sunday 6th October
BBC Two 13.30-16.30 BST – Live apparatus finals.

kittenkong42

23-09-2013

Great rating for last night's Countryfile 6.24m (29.8% share). That share was fabulous and it was the BBC's highest rated show of the day by some way (Antiques Roadshow was 5.29m).

Hopefully when Strictly starts up on Sundays again and Countryfile has to move earlier it can maintain this sort of audience level

rita1

23-09-2013

I like this hat. One of two hats of his that I think really suits him (along with the beanies of course).

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And aren't these just gorgeous
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beemail

23-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“Bee - it might just have been easier to go to the BBC Sports page for gymnastics and follow the link that said "World Championships Coverage" (http://www.british-gymnastics.org/ne...nship-coverage)

Here we go:
BBC Schedule

Thursday 3rd October
BBC Online 19.00-22.00 BST - Live men`s all-around

Friday 4th October
BBC Two 13.00-15.00 BST – Highlights of the Men`s all-around
BBC Three 19.00-21.00 BST Live women`s all-around

Saturday 5th October
Red Button/Online 13.30-14.25 - Live men`s floor and women`s vault

BBC One 14.30-16.30 BST – Live men`s pommel/uneven bars and rings + h`lights floor/vault

Sunday 6th October
BBC Two 13.30-16.30 BST – Live apparatus finals.”

well yes. Possibly. However please remember I had just been subjected to Matt in green T shirt level thudding so............. the fact I even got the right sport is impressive I think

SkyBluePink

23-09-2013

Evening all

A serious and sombre start to the show, could give matt a big hug after getting a word wrong in the opening titles about the vt on the beach

Matt looked fab in his pink shirt and light grey trews, the razor had been out to play and he also had a mop-trim

Hugh was a good guest, loved the music playing at the end.

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“Great rating for last night's Countryfile 6.24m (29.8% share). That share was fabulous and it was the BBC's highest rated show of the day by some way (Antiques Roadshow was 5.29m).

Hopefully when Strictly starts up on Sundays again and Countryfile has to move earlier it can maintain this sort of audience level ”

Great ratings for cf

SkyBluePink

23-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“It's onto Countryfile now and we're into September! Countryfile on the 1st of September came from the Gower Peninsula where Matt was cleaning up the beaches from above and below the waves (sadly no wetsuit )… Wales wasn't as warm as everywhere else in August so Matt was in bright orange coat, hat, and baggy (but interesting fitting… ) trousers

There was a little iPlayer bonus before the show - to tell you not to phone in and vote in the competition as you may be too late

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A wrapped up matt enjoying a few ray of sun, matt looked lovely, lovely pics.

kittenkong42

23-09-2013

Countryfile on the 8th of September came from Staithes in North Yorkshire where Matt indulged his inner artist. Lovely looking fishing village and Matt clearly enjoyed being arty

stargazer1

23-09-2013

Originally Posted by kittenkong42:
“Countryfile on the 8th of September came from Staithes in North Yorkshire where Matt indulged his inner artist. Lovely looking fishing village and Matt clearly enjoyed being arty

Caution - some very big closeups in this batch!

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Evening....just peeked at a couple of these and will save them for a full thud later this evening

Thank you as ever KK!

Fabulous CF yesterday....wasn't able to see it in real time but I had recorded it. MrB looked oh so fabulous in his green T-shirt (it's caused some problems for bakerettes

) and blue jacket. The colours looked great against the backdrop of the woods - the trees and foliage looked beautiful in the summer sun as did Matt. He managed to negotiate the branches over the stream without falling in - shame about that, it would have made our day

Tonight Hugh L was a fantastic and funny guest full of self deprecating humour and joining in the randomness that is the OS

Some great music on the show....The Wombles songs played in a classical manner and Hugh rounding off the show on the old Joanna.....by that time Matt had cheered up, he was visibly affected by the poignant vt that began the programme. And I'm sure many viewers were similarly moved by the spectacle of the representation of all those thousands of soldiers who died on the beach, very profound images........

Well, I'm still doing some prep work for tomorrow....a hectic day with no OS viewing in the evening

Understand it's J Corden and R Stein as guests......should be a jolly prog!

Better get a wriggle on and finish me jobs....night night and CCM. Time to :sleep: xx

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