Nominations for retirement in 2013

What exactly was it that you didn't know about her jO5 ?

Never thought of him as a rock god until I read the book; he was, to me, just someone in a very famous band [not that he proclaimed himself as such; it just became blindingly obvious]. Want to lie on the sofa and play the music so I can really listen to it [on my sooer dooper stereo ...when I get my living room back. [Keith, that is, not Oddie..but Oddie did give us The Goodies for which I am very grateful..in some ways prefer them to Monty Python ].

He was becoming very Oddie during the last series, wasn't he? Not to mention darned rude!

crimson yes, you're going to enjoy all that Stones music. Keith Richards is so talented. I loved his book.

Thing to be cheerful about - Packham has replaced Oddie. Oddie by name and Oddie by behaviour when presenting a TV programme. That Kate must be one of the most tolerant women on the planet!

Keith Richards is still one of the coolest guys on the planet even at his age [and probably one of the nicest if his book is anything to go by]. As someone that has only just developed a liking for the Stones' music, I've got a huge back catalogue to plough through. Lucky me! Wonder how Clare's first day fronting C4 racing will go tomorrow? Good luck to her [but I will miss Francome ].

I also like Chris Packham! I still love hearing the first bars of 'Satisfaction' - takes me back to being 16, but can't be doing with the 'I'm still edgy even though I'm 70" try hard "Keef". Okay I'll grant Gyles a pass

Clare has certainly lost weight , it suits her .

Alice Arnold has gone freelance - Claire Balding said so in a magazine article.

He is a cutie Ella ....

Oh. Didn't know this. about Alice Arnold

I like Chris Packham

When he was a child he used to collect those balls that owls vomit out [He's still got a lot of them; he showed us some!]. He is obsessed [in a nice way].

I don't think that anyone should retire on the grounds of age alone; just on their ability to continue to do the job well.

janeainsworth Alice Arnold has gone. I heard her say goodbye at the close of programmes the other night.

Ah crimson I had forgotten about Chris Packham he could be a contender alright couldn't he ?

Jeremy Clarkson - every paper I open, his face is staring back at me - I've even stopped the Sunday Times because it upsets my breakfast.

Bruce Forsyth definitely past his best, if ever there was a best! He should have gone years ago - he just isn't funny any more.
PeterPan Cliff Richard just doesn't know when to stop either
In fact, any ageing rock/film/television/radio 'personality' - they should be intelligent enough to know when to stop and if they don't, then Grannies Unite will tell them

We went to a talk given by Chris Packham a couple of years ago; admittedly hasn't got the Attenborough charisma but his enthusiasm is infectious.

Oh grannyknot I can't agree about Gyles Brandreth - I have heard him speak after two professional dinners and he was brilliant.
He managed to combine humour with a serious message, did his research well and had a go at the people on the top table without being too offensive.
In contrast Marcus Brigstocke the following year was dreadful.
I am going to no doubt incur everyone's wrath by requesting the removal of Alice Arnold from the Radio 4 newsreaders. I really dislike her rasping tones especially when they are overlaid with smugness.
Bring back Charlotte Green and Harriet Cass!

Who would we have to replace David Attenborough there imo is no one out there who has the charisma of the man,Paul McCartney should retire even though I am a die hard Beatles fan from the very beginning his voice has changed dramactically and not for the better,surely he doesn't need to keep performing,he may be better being involved with more LIPA type projects to help up and coming young musicians of the future as what he should know about the business is invaluable.

Oh crimson!

Hands off the Rolling Stones! Having received Chrstmas presents of their commemorative 50 year book and their new CD set, which I have been playing in my car, I am reminded how talented and exciting they still are.

Cliff Richard, Elton John and Paul McCartney are welome to retire, but not the Stones. Peace

I nominate ME! [please.....]

Agree re Stephen Fry, he can have a sabbatical if he is too young to retire. Please also retire all the Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, Gyles Brandeth (that leer!) and definitely Cliff.

Stephen Fry was on the television 189 times over the Christmas season. I'd love to pack him off to a desert island with no media of any description.