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Paxo on the Queens Children.

(52 Posts)
merlotgran Wed 06-Feb-19 10:21:04

Nothing we didn't already know but I liked his approach.

No sycophant, he.

NotTooOld Wed 06-Feb-19 22:01:49

I enjoyed the programme and agree that Prince Charles had a miserable life when younger. Thank goodness he finally captured Camilla; she seems to make him happy. I agree with lopping a few branches off the RF but certainly don't want a president instead, especially not an orange one.

Anniebach Wed 06-Feb-19 22:38:35

The working family is less now, queenie, Charles , Camilla, William , Kate, Ann, Harry, Megan, Edward, Sophie .

Remember when there were 6 Kents and 2 Gloucesters too

PECS Wed 06-Feb-19 22:53:17

Why doesn't Andrew work for the family?

Engineered Thu 07-Feb-19 00:28:34

I don't want a President, so keep the status quo.

BradfordLass72 Thu 07-Feb-19 03:19:26

I always thought he was called Paxo because people want him to get stuffed. smile

Daddima Thu 07-Feb-19 06:04:10

I enjoyed it ( and am I the only one thinking Jeremy is becoming more attractive with age?)

Alima Thu 07-Feb-19 06:50:17

Possibly Daddima. He looks like someone has shot his horse as he is so bow-legged. Rickets?

Teetime Thu 07-Feb-19 09:23:26

Well I really like Paxo but I though that programme was not worthy of his journalistic talents. Nothing new and a lot of recycled material at one point I thought it was like tabloid journalism. He is still my fantasy lover. grin

NotTooOld Thu 07-Feb-19 14:04:11

BradfordLass - grin

PECS Thu 07-Feb-19 14:10:38

Oh I find Paxo's approach slightly smug. He has mellowed a bit on UC and now offers praise as well as his sneering disbelief that someone got an answer wrong. His manner implies an element of haughtiness!

Deedaa Fri 08-Feb-19 22:19:47

In his autobiography he says how much he enjoys University Challenge and what fun it is to do.

PECS Fri 08-Feb-19 22:34:37

Yes I think he does like it.. he may not mean to come across as he does (to me anyway!) On screen persona may be different to RL!

merlotgran Fri 08-Feb-19 22:37:16

I remember seeing him on the Graham Norton Show two or three years ago. He was the wittiest, funniest guest I think I've ever seen on there.

PECS Fri 08-Feb-19 22:43:29

Oh I have no doubt he is a clever and intelligent chap! Just a bit disparaging at times!

Jalima1108 Fri 08-Feb-19 23:33:24

Teetime He is still my fantasy lover. grin

Teetime Here's your starter for ten
Come along now!
Oh! Do come on, let's have it please
No, I'm afraid you lose five points...

MissAdventure Fri 08-Feb-19 23:34:29

grin

Jalima1108 Fri 08-Feb-19 23:51:34

Not to mention a finger on the buzzer!

janeainsworth Sat 09-Feb-19 08:45:12

jalima!!!
What were you on last night??

PECS Sat 09-Feb-19 08:49:49

jalima ????

no conferring!

Jalima1108 Sat 09-Feb-19 15:34:51

One (large) glass of rather nice Riesling Janea
It's a good thing I stopped at one glass!

janeainsworth Sat 09-Feb-19 16:39:38

I’m quite partial to a nice Riesling myself jalima grin

Jalima1108 Sat 09-Feb-19 16:40:44

I'm not so partial to JP though!

janeainsworth Sat 09-Feb-19 18:44:07

grin

Tangerine Sat 09-Feb-19 21:24:14

I think I'd rather have the Royal Family than different Presidents.

Jalima1108 Sat 09-Feb-19 21:29:03

How about Jeremy Paxman for President?

Your starters for ten?

moon