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Old 26-11-2016, 09:06
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Apart from Carr he spoils any show that he takes part in.
Disagreed, he had a good interaction with Sandi and made her laugh at something (can't remember what it was now, will hopefully see it on the XL version).
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Old 26-11-2016, 20:16
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Not Victoria Coren though. She's a bit superior.
I love VCM. She could be superior to me any time she wants.

I agree that Sandi has refreshed up the show.
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Old 28-11-2016, 09:55
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Im slightly annoyed that giles kept starting anicdotes, only to keep getting blown off course...
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Old 28-11-2016, 10:07
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Im slightly annoyed that giles kept starting anicdotes, only to keep getting blown off course...
Is that not a standing joke with Giles Brandreth when he appears on several shows. He's known for his very lengthy anecdotes, and is so good at wordplay I'm sure he deliberately goes off track just so they can cut him off. He always seems to take it with good humour (and if he genuinely wants to finish on he'll carry on over the interruption anyway)
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Old 28-11-2016, 10:11
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If you want to hear the full fat version of his long rambling anecdotes then go to one of his shows?
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Old 28-11-2016, 11:14
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The other week they spoke about the difference in sounds between cold and hot water. I went to the BBC Birmingham tour a few years back where they take you around the set of 'The Archers'.

They explained that they once received a letter from a listener to say that during a scene where a character makes a cup of tea, the water they poured was cold. From then on a working kettle is there to use for such scenes.
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Old 06-12-2016, 09:11
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Sandi is doing a good job, am enjoying this series.
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Old 06-12-2016, 13:05
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Sandi is doing a good job, am enjoying this series.
Me too!👍
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Old 06-12-2016, 13:20
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Yep, it's been a very enjoyable run so far and the 'Nighty Night' episode was really good fun. Liked the running gag about kettle peeing. Sandi has slotted into her role effortlessly. Really freshened things up,
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Old 06-12-2016, 16:07
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Sorry but I have to disagree with popular opinion here.

As much as I like Sandi as a presenter, I cannot get into this new series of QI. For me this was Stephen;s show. This series may grow on me eventually but several episodes in hasn't changed my opinion.
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Old 06-12-2016, 16:46
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Is Alan still doing the Blue Whale joke, i really want him to finally get it right without someone else getting to it first
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Old 06-12-2016, 16:47
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Yes I know but surprised the BBC would still use him now.
becaise HIGNFU and QI are not made by the BBC they are made by other companies for the BBC so thats the difference
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Old 06-12-2016, 16:50
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Let's hope his career does not follow Henry's.
Becoming an acclaimed Shakespearean actor?
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Old 06-12-2016, 17:09
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Sandi is doing a good job, am enjoying this series.
I agree, it's been refreshing.
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Old 06-12-2016, 17:36
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If you want to hear the full fat version of his long rambling anecdotes then go to one of his shows?
Why does your sentence have a question mark when it's not even in the form of a question?

It doesn't even have the words: 'perhaps' or 'maybe' to make it like one of those American semi-questions dependent on a rising intonation.
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Old 06-12-2016, 17:43
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Sandi is doing a good job, am enjoying this series.
I have been pleasantly surprised and enjoying it more than I thought I would.
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Old 06-12-2016, 19:12
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Why does your sentence have a question mark when it's not even in the form of a question?
I take it English is not your first language?
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Old 06-12-2016, 19:22
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I take it English is not your first language?
You take it wrongly then. It is, but yours seems not to be.
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Old 06-12-2016, 19:37
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It must be sad?
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Old 06-12-2016, 20:40
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It must be sad?
"It must be sad" is not a question
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Old 06-12-2016, 23:10
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"It must be sad" is not a question
Sez who? It is a statement seeking confirmation and is rightly terminated with a question mark. Observe and learn ..

Shakespeare: Forsooth I know not what manner of poem I should write for this funeral!

Muse: It must be sad?

S: Indeed, for the dog no longer hath a master.

M: It must be sad?

S: Aye. No hound hath ever looked so down in the mouth nor teared of eye.
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Old 07-12-2016, 00:42
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Sez who? It is a statement seeking confirmation and is rightly terminated with a question mark. Observe and learn ..

Shakespeare: Forsooth I know not what manner of poem I should write for this funeral!

Muse: It must be sad?

S: Indeed, for the dog no longer hath a master.

M: It must be sad?

S: Aye. No hound hath ever looked so down in the mouth nor teared of eye.
Since Shakespeare's English is no longer current, you'll find that the form in modern English for a question like that is to reverse subject-verb.

Now, at a stretch one could argue that the American/Australian/increasingly hip British affectation of making statements and adding rising tones, suggesting a question mark, is a direct line to Shakespeare, but I would say that's bollox.
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Old 07-12-2016, 07:47
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I have just watched Ms Tostig in charge for the first time and will admit to being very pleasantly surprised - and I am not a fan of hers at all normally. Like others have said she has refreshed the show enormously.

Now if only we can get rid of the prat Davies.
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Old 07-12-2016, 08:03
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I have just watched Ms Tostig in charge for the first time and will admit to being very pleasantly surprised - and I am not a fan of hers at all normally. Like others have said she has refreshed the show enormously.

Now if only we can get rid of the prat Davies.
Who's that?

Her name is Sandi Toksvig. Don't know if she prefers the Ms or Mrs title but she is married.
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Old 07-12-2016, 09:31
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I was quoting the great bard?
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