BBC Gardeners World

I'm thinking it's Carol Klein

Which presenter are you actually talking about ?

I think the answer to all this overacting is down to the fact that anybody who's delivery is normal, doesn't make it onto TV. I think that producers are encouraging program participants to be over the top and are encouraging them to be uber enthisiastic. Unfortunately, to us cynics, it all appears very forced and unnatural.
As merlotgran has pointed out - the lady in question did not show any of these exagerated tendancies when she was first on the tele but has just been schooled along this annoying path by others.

Andrew Marr had it done unto him. From dry politics reporter to mr bubbly. Helped his career as a presenter though.
You're right, there is a relentlessly upbeat style in vogue. Not as bad as the shouting style though, which really comes out in more laddish and younger age group shows.
Hey - anyone see The Voice. Talk about scripted spontaneity. Tom Jones has wooden off to a fine art.

Thanks, I am glad it is just not me. I watch most programmes with the subtitles on and the sound off. Not just the annoying patronising presenters but the music too.. Glad I got that of my chest

Oooh I do like Monty Don.

I was studying for the RHS diploma in horticulture when Geoff Hamilton died. We were all stunned as he was such a quiet inspiration and his books still have pride of place on my shelves. His Cottage Garden series was watched so many times on video we wore it out. I have just read Christine Walkden's book. It was so boring I can't remember what is was called but fair play to her, she is well qualified and enthusiastic about passing on her knowledge. She's also partial to a drop of Merlot!
I think Monty Don is the thinking gardening woman's crumpet!

Cannot abide Christine Walker she has got to the biggest bore of all time

But this is becoming the standard BBC delivery. Always over the top for the most ordinary things. I get annoyed with historical programmes. They tell you there was war in 16?? and because you might not be able to imagine what a war is, two men appear dressed in armour with swords. Actually if they said there was a war, then I believe them. Get on with the story!
We call them Kindergarten programmes in our family.

We learned all our gardening from Geoff Hamilton. This confession ages me a bit but he was really lovely. A shame he died so young.

We laid our patio tiles according to how he did it, and it was full success and all rainwater drains away just as it should do.
Even last week.

specki4eyes I thought it was just me .I do find her SO irritating I switch off.
In contrast I love Christine Walker- her common sense and down to earth manner.It must be the broad Lancashire accent I like. and she hasn't been glamourised.!

merlot Good grief! She sounds positively depressive on that clip! Could this be the reason for her personality change? She's been 'Brian Coxed' by the Beeb! Yes, you're right, it is getting worse - so unnecessary.
AND ANOTHER THING! Monty Don and his seemingly vast acres, greenhouses, potting sheds, lyme walks, huge vegetable plot - how does the average gardener with a normal sized garden relate to his gardening routines?

I agree with you, she is a pain in the neck! More Monty Don is the answer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQUQ9QEcYa8

specki4eyes If you go to the above link you will see the lady I think you are referring to doing her first interview on Gardeners World many years ago. My, how she has changed. I agree about the over exuberance. It's getting worse.

I agree and she makes it sound so easy. Just pull out this root, chop it into 1 inch pieces, plant in a shallow tray and you'll soon have lots of new plants.

I tried it last year. I pulled out the root, chopped it into 1 inch pieces, planted them in a shallow tray and I now have a shallow tray of compost lol.