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No more of her dreadful laugh, please

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GinJeannie Sun 16-Feb-20 14:57:22

Sunday afternoon, rain almost horizontal, so was looking to tackle a mountain of ironing listening to Radio 2! No more, I'm afraid, I just cannot stand that awful laugh of Elaine Paige, more like a witch's cackle, just dreadful. She's not alone, either, since Carole Vorderman has joined Radio Wales on a Saturday lunchtime, and she is equally as bad, laughing at her own jokes and everyone else's in an ear grating tone. Bring on Classic FM ASAP!

Marilla Sun 23-Feb-20 22:44:50

I have to switch off the radio when Elaine Page broadcasts. I can’t stand her chuckle either.

May7 Sun 23-Feb-20 20:27:47

It seems I am Elaine Page’s only fan!!!!. I find laughter infectious whoever is laughing. I’ve asked around and yep none of my friends or family like her either.

My DH can’t stand her show because of the show tunes so I listen in with earphones whilst he listens to radio 5 live on earphones.

She made a joke today...... there are almost no jokes about white sugar and brown sugar well demarara She then went straight into a show tune and didn’t laugh on air so she must have heard that no one likes her laughter. Bet she was busting her guts off air though as was I
The old ones are the best.....jokes I mean ?

Harris27 Mon 17-Feb-20 21:39:25

Three o clock on a Sunday I turn over from smooth radio to radio two love Johnnie Walker everything stops for him!

pensionpat Mon 17-Feb-20 21:34:15

As soon as I read the title I knew it was Elaine Paige

mrswoo Mon 17-Feb-20 21:28:36

Elaine Paige! Cannot stand that snorting laugh. Usually turn the radio off within the first 5 minutes of her programme.

I’ve secretly been in love with Johnnie Walker since the 1960s and his time on Radio Caroline. He’s been through a lot health-wise but that voice of his is as strong as ever.

Maggiemaybe Mon 17-Feb-20 17:30:27

I must have mellowed with age as I really like listening to Tony Blackburn now. I used to find his corny jokes and chat so embarrassing when I was getting ready for school back in the day. My mum was a fan of his, so no chance of switching off.

Sparklefizz Mon 17-Feb-20 17:07:03

Love Tony Blackburn's voice and also Ken Bruce's! When you have just the voice and no distraction of any visuals, it's important that the voice is just right. Can't stand Zoe Ball's screeching and babbling, or Steve Wright's mispronunciations, or Elaine Page or Alan Carr.

May7 Mon 17-Feb-20 17:05:33

Ha ha
I love Craig Charles hes so good and his music is a blast. Steve Wright has always been a favourite but irritates the hell out of me when he ruins the ends of songs by singing over them.
Jeremy Vine (Vile) is the one I cant listen too
Also think Lisa Tarbuck is funny.

SirChenjin Mon 17-Feb-20 17:00:11

Craig Charles on R2 when he stands in for Steve Wright has to be THE most annoying presenter with his screeching, fake-sounding laugh. I can’t actually listen to him now - I switch off immediately he appears.

LadyGracie Mon 17-Feb-20 16:23:02

Can't stand Dermot O'Leary, Elaine Paige, Alan Carr, Jo Whiley or Zoe Ball.

Love to listen to Tony Blackburn and Johnny Walker.

GinJeannie Mon 17-Feb-20 16:13:42

Interesting comments, girls! Glad to know I'm not alone, and, like I said, bring on Classic FM, along with Johnnie Walker at 3.00 on Sunday! Over and out!

Maggiemaybe Mon 17-Feb-20 06:57:55

Sorry, ma’am, I didn’t realise someone had appointed you and Grandma as thread monitors.

Do please let us know what we’re allowed to chat about.

Yehbutnobut Mon 17-Feb-20 06:41:20

Oh FFS sake, just turn the radio off then. Another thread about (usually female) people who ‘irritate’.

Maggiemaybe Mon 17-Feb-20 06:38:17

Yes, I’m a Liza Tarbuck fan too! Can’t do with Elaine Paige, though her laugh is the least irritating part of the show to me. Where on earth does she drag some of those awful songs up from?

Maggiemaybe Mon 17-Feb-20 06:36:19

Yes, I

Ohmother Mon 17-Feb-20 06:30:22

Grandma2213 that’s put the mockers on a discussion. ?.

I think we have every right to give an opinion on what irritates us about a broadcaster’s laugh!

I think you are being over sensitive.

I LOVE Lisa Tarbucks chatter by the way. ❤️

Grandma2213 Mon 17-Feb-20 00:42:38

Like most people there are performers who I can't stand on radio and TV. Just remember we don't have to listen or watch, and we certainly don't need to comment, especially bearing in mind recent sad news. They are all people with feelings and we don't know how it will affect them.

ExperiencedNotOld Sun 16-Feb-20 19:33:15

But she’s not as bad as a Lisa Tarbuck with her dreadful modulation. And silly pointless stories.

EllanVannin Sun 16-Feb-20 19:03:22

Blimey I can't stand Jimmy Carr----those deep-set eyes, yuk.

Jane10 Sun 16-Feb-20 18:44:58

Argh DH and I can't stand Elaine Paige especially her awful irritating laugh. Instant cue to change the channel on the radio when she's on.

Sparkling Sun 16-Feb-20 18:07:29

As for Jimmy Carr!

Sparkling Sun 16-Feb-20 18:06:44

Saturday morning, I have to switch radio 4 off one of the interviewers on Saturday Live irritates me, cant stand her laugh, her constant interruptions, she cannot bear not to be heard for longer then a minute so I have stooped listening listening.

3dognight Sun 16-Feb-20 17:28:27

Yes , once Elaine starts cackling, she goes straight off air,
However, the lovely Johnny Walker gets put on at three.

MerylStreep Sun 16-Feb-20 17:28:03

That's why she's on Sunday afternoon. Nobody listens to it ?

Sparklefizz Sun 16-Feb-20 17:25:50

I agree GinJeannie. I can't bear it, and I actually emailed Radio 2 to complain. I got an email back from Malcolm, the producer, saying that it's natural and she doesn't put it on .... which wasn't the point! It's naturally awful!

And Jimmy Carr's laugh is so false.