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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Question Time Poll
Who should succeed David Dimbleby as presenter of Question Time?
Given the BBC's desire to dumb down its political output, aren't you being a little presumptuous in assuming it will be an established political/news broadcaster?
can't we have 'none of the above' as a choice? or, better, 'it's crap, let's spend the money on bringing Yesterday In Parliament on to digital and FM'.
Well as the EUBC are moving it to the Scotch Region to be nearer to McLabours stronghold, i think its only fair that an anti-English communist Scot chairs the show.
Anyone is better than Dimbleby. Last week in particular he demonstrated just how a chairman should not operate. HE has become question master/contributor/heckler/interupter/annoying!!
When will Question Time have a panel of NON politicians to answer questions instead of this stale someone from each party approach!
It is stale and ridiculous. Lets have real people along who will slate the government and politicians in general.
I would prefer Konnie Huq, where can I vote for that?
ReplyDeleteJeremy Paxman is the only one with the stature. But nobody will ever be better than Robin Day.
ReplyDeleteGiven the BBC's desire to dumb down its political output, aren't you being a little presumptuous in assuming it will be an established political/news broadcaster?
ReplyDeleteWhat odds June Sarpong or Katie Price?
I voted for Paxman but I think Evan Davis would be good. None of the others are intelligent enough.
ReplyDeleteIain : Haven't you just asked the same question at "Who Should Succeed David Dimbleby?" . . . .
ReplyDeletePETER STRINGFELLOW
ReplyDeleteDo it.
can't we have 'none of the above' as a choice?
ReplyDeleteor, better, 'it's crap, let's spend the money on bringing Yesterday In Parliament on to digital and FM'.
I've cast my vote (unfortunately Evan Davies was not on the list), but I don't recall seeing the results of the last poll you did, Ian
ReplyDeleteNone of the above....sack the lot and sell the BBC!
ReplyDeleteI also think David Frost take over as chairman of I'm Sorry I haven't a clue.
ReplyDeleteWhy does it have to be an existing BBC drone? I'd vote for an outsider, like that Dale chap.
ReplyDeleteFailing that, and if it has to be a BBC insider, then Justin Webb, sadly not on the list.
Sure to be a proud Scot.
ReplyDeleteWell as the EUBC are moving it to the Scotch Region to be nearer to McLabours stronghold, i think its only fair that an anti-English communist Scot chairs the show.
ReplyDeleteWhat no Evan Davis?
ReplyDeleteThrowing this out there, Kirsty Young? I just cant stand nearly everyone on that list!
ReplyDelete"Given the BBC's desire to dumb down its political output..."
ReplyDeleteThis makes Iain Dale a prime candidate for the job.
Anyone is better than Dimbleby. Last week in particular he demonstrated just how a chairman should not operate. HE has become question master/contributor/heckler/interupter/annoying!!
ReplyDeleteWhen will Question Time have a panel of NON politicians to answer questions instead of this stale someone from each party approach!
It is stale and ridiculous. Lets have real people along who will slate the government and politicians in general.
Nick Ferrari
ReplyDeleteMartha H. only non-partisan on list. And programme should follow format suggested by strapworld.
ReplyDeleteIn the spirit of BBC impartiality probably Dolly Draper or Alistair Campbell would make best candidates
ReplyDeleteJeremy Clarkson - too expensive?
ReplyDeleteTrevor McDonut.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between Ant or Dec.
ReplyDeleteWot no Jon Sopel?
ReplyDeleteJudging by the usual impartiality shown by the BBC I suggest that Gordon Brown would be the ideal candidate.
ReplyDeletesteve richards. v good at conf fringes and good on tv too.
ReplyDeleteIt should obviously be Lesley Riddoch or, as I call her, the Scottish Paxman with real teeth...
ReplyDeleteDK
"Given the BBC's desire to dumb down its political output..."
ReplyDeleteAny takers on Richard and Judy?
Anyone who does a good pantomime dame, 'cos that's what it's become.
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