In total agreement with everything in this post! Alas, I think the strict discipline required for SCD, is really just not their thing

But wouldn't they just be fabulous?!
And I'm with dd - only Jo Whiley appeals from that list. She'd be excellent - and maybe up for it?
Is Helen Chamberlain that smug weather woman? Exceeeedingly irritating. Sue Lawley takes herself to seriously - also Meera Syal (bit of a force to be reckoned with I'd guess). Lenny Henry's a bit too 'tortured' these days. Brian Blessed just wouldn't listen to anyone else! Leaves Barry and Kirsty - he might be good, she might be surprisingly difficult I reckon.
The mention of Jamie Redknapp made me think of Louise R. Not my cup of tea though. (Is anyone?!

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