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Georgesgran Tue 16-Aug-22 16:16:34

Jeremy Paxman has announced he’s leaving UC after almost 30 years. I suspect his Parkinson’s is now a factor.
Who would GNs like to see take over, or do you think this programme has run its course?

Grammaretto Thu 18-Aug-22 12:45:30

Maybe Clare B turned it down?

Mallin Thu 18-Aug-22 12:39:57

Clare Balding would look right, act correctly and be a completely sensible choice for University Challenges next host.

Lizzie44 Thu 18-Aug-22 12:35:16

Disappointed to hear that Amal Rajan has been chosen. Samira Ahmed would have been my choice. Definitely needed a woman in this role after two male presenters. Ahmed has the clarity and incisiveness of a journalist and also comes over as warm and friendly. I was so pleased when she won her equal pay claim tribunal against the BBC over the difference between her pay and Jeremy Vine's for presenting a similar audience feedback programme. At least it's not Fiona Bruce (she already does loads of programmes) or Richard Osman (he's everywhere, too full of himself and too busy churning out novels).

welshgirl2017 Thu 18-Aug-22 12:31:01

MissAdventure

I think Jo Brand would be a good candidate.

Absolutely....she's brilliant! :-)

MissAdventure Thu 18-Aug-22 12:26:39

I'm shocked all over again now!
Parkinsons.

I have a theory (purely my own silly one) every single person with Parkinson I've ever met has been a gentle, kind soul.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Aug-22 12:22:48

merlotgran

He has Parkinson’s

Yes you are correct, I have absolutely no idea why I typed MS as I was thinking Parkinson’s.

(I feel the people in white coats shall be coming for me any day now ?)

Visgir1 Thu 18-Aug-22 12:21:57

Amol Rajman.. I like him. Think he comes across well on Radio.
Yep okay choice from me.
As for the Diana thing.. He would have been 15 when she died? He is only 39 yrs

MissAdventure Thu 18-Aug-22 12:19:59

Oh I didn't know;
I really never read things about tv people.
I feel shocked now!

M0nica Thu 18-Aug-22 12:19:12

Amal Rajan has got the job.

Good choice.

merlotgran Thu 18-Aug-22 12:18:33

He has Parkinson’s

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Aug-22 12:17:07

MissAdventure

Is Paxo not well, then?

He has MS

MissAdventure Thu 18-Aug-22 12:15:37

Is Paxo not well, then?

Mapleleaf Thu 18-Aug-22 12:13:15

I’m afraid I’ve never heard of him either. Time will tell as to how suitable he is for the programme, but I’m sure he’ll be fine.

Mollygo Thu 18-Aug-22 12:03:10

I’d never heard of him and I know nothing about him, other than what I’ve read on here.
I’ll wait and see whether we watch or not.

BigBertha1 Thu 18-Aug-22 12:02:04

I don't know Amol but he looks very nice. I don't mind a bit of jollity I thought Paxo had his fun moments and loved his wicked sense of humour - I can relate!

Clevedon Thu 18-Aug-22 11:58:09

Sorry Rajman

Clevedon Thu 18-Aug-22 11:57:37

So it's Amol Rahman. What do we think?

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Aug-22 11:53:47

Quizzer

BBC a just announced that Amol Rajan has the job ??

We know that is what the last few posts have been about, whether or not he is suitable after his involvement with Martin Bashir and the Diana evidence

Quizzer Thu 18-Aug-22 11:50:03

BBC a just announced that Amol Rajan has the job ??

GrammarGrandma Thu 18-Aug-22 11:47:28

Emma Barnett would be fantastic! i do find Rajan a bit of a gabbler. Can't bear Coren Mitchell - so up herself and her scripts are terminally unfunny. JP should have stopped already; it's heartbreaking to watch him.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Aug-22 11:44:04

MerylStreep

Definitely not Amol Rajan
He was involved with Bashir on the Princess Diana interview.
He was the one who asked for bank statements to be mocked up
It’s all there on Twitter, written in his own hand admitting his part.

I agree, but the BBC have given him the job, he starts 2023.
JP is finishing off the 2022 series with three understudies in case his illness prevents him from filming.

They are Emma Barnett, Samira Ahmed and Amol Rajan.

inishowen Thu 18-Aug-22 11:43:50

A man has been appointed. I dont know him from his picture.

MerylStreep Thu 18-Aug-22 11:34:28

Definitely not Amol Rajan
He was involved with Bashir on the Princess Diana interview.
He was the one who asked for bank statements to be mocked up
It’s all there on Twitter, written in his own hand admitting his part.

Grammaretto Thu 18-Aug-22 11:14:31

I think he Amol Rajan will be better on TV. I find he gabbles on radio and sounds too light hearted. He lacks gravitas but maybe perfect for UC. Let's hope.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 18-Aug-22 11:14:25

Just in case any Gransnetters do not know Amol