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Pittcity Mon 29-Aug-22 14:56:03

The nights are drawing in and two of my favourite Monday Night quizzes are back.
I love them because I'm happy if I get one answer correct.
I hate the shows where the answer is bloomin' obvious and the contestant hasn't got a clue.
Not keen on Victoria's sense of humour though.

Smileless2012 Mon 29-Aug-22 15:01:03

I hate it when I realise that the answer was bloomin' obvious and I got it wrong blush.

Callistemon21 Mon 29-Aug-22 15:05:32

I like Only Connect! The questions are quirky and it's different from more mundane quiz programmes.
Yes, Victoria has an odd sense of humour

I like UC when I can answer a question which the contestants don't know. It's sometimes because of my age but it's still satisfying ?

lovebeigecardigans1955 Mon 29-Aug-22 15:06:55

Ah yes, Monday night is quiz night delight - and my favourite Who Wants To Be a Millionaire is listed in my TV magazine as also being back on Saturday at 9.30 - so it had better be or I shall be very annoyed.

Still waiting for the call back, Jezza.

Mollygo Mon 29-Aug-22 15:08:47

Oh yes-Monday nights with those two quizzes, just to brighten autumn evenings.

Doodledog Mon 29-Aug-22 15:12:44

I love OC. I agree about Victoria's humour, but I think it falls flat because she's reading an autocue and tries to look as though she's talking to an audience when there isn't one. It would be better if she cut the 'ho ho' bits at the beginning and end, and they put in another round.

Pittcity Mon 29-Aug-22 15:14:30

Ooh yes ,Doodledog another round instead of the banter!

Pittcity Mon 29-Aug-22 15:15:41

I bet I'm not the only one shouting at the connecting wall.

Nandalot Mon 29-Aug-22 16:05:40

I think the whole point of Victoria’s humour is that it isn’t funny!

Maggiemaybe Mon 29-Aug-22 17:00:48

I’m torn now. Delighted that quiz night Mondays are back. Sad because that means Summer’s nearly over.

Ladyleftfieldlover Mon 29-Aug-22 17:04:30

OH loves VC-M’s jokes.

Grandma70s Mon 29-Aug-22 17:08:20

Maggiemaybe

I’m torn now. Delighted that quiz night Mondays are back. Sad because that means Summer’s nearly over.

I’m probably alone, but I’m very glad that summer’s almost over. I loathe hot weather, and I prefer winter clothes to summer clothes.

I feel as if life’s returning to normal! I love both these programmes, particularly University Challenge. I see there’s a programme about it immediately after.

LadyGracie Mon 29-Aug-22 18:23:53

I enjoy Only Connect, occasionally I do get an answer right.
I have to say Victoria's bosom fascinates me for some reason confused

Abitbarmy Mon 29-Aug-22 18:27:35

I love OC too, and Victoria’s bosom fascinates my OH for some reason ….

Pittcity Mon 29-Aug-22 18:42:15

New House of Games next Monday and new co host on Pointless the week after. Autumn is truly here.

dolphindaisy Mon 29-Aug-22 19:18:43

I love OC, most of the time I don't understand the answers let alone the questions, I also love Victoria CM she's definitely different and I think she puts the contestants at ease and stops it being too serious.

grannydarkhair Mon 29-Aug-22 19:38:52

I enjoy both of them, am constantly amazed at how good some individuals/teams are on OC. The only rounds I ever do quite well in are the wall and the missing vowels.
This’ll be JP’s last series, I for one will be sad to see him go. UC at 60 is on immediately after UC, the Radio Times describes it as “a bittersweet farewell gift” to JP.

MayBee70 Mon 29-Aug-22 19:45:36

This was one of several things that got me through the pandemic. The Times quiz, Monday quiz night ( although the dog hated it because we always did get nails on Monday nights), Bob Ross on BBC4 and several podcasts. Only Connect is totally beyond me and I’m happy if I answer one question on UC. Strangely enough it was only a couple of days ago that I noticed that the nights were drawing in. Time for me to go into full hibernation soon, methinks.

Maggiemaybe Mon 29-Aug-22 19:51:59

I’m probably alone, but I’m very glad that summer’s almost over. I loathe hot weather, and I prefer winter clothes to summer clothes.

I take your point, Grandma70s - and I wilt like an ageing lettuce at the first hint of a heatwave - but it just seems that yet another year’s rushing by way too fast. Still, we’ve got Victoria and Jeremy to cheer me up!

Callistemon21 Mon 29-Aug-22 19:56:40

The older I get the faster it seems to go.

I remember being surprised when my dear SisIL said she disliked September, it was the portent of winter cold. I'd always loved autumn but I can see her point, especially this year.

Is it Jeremy (Hurry up now!!) or a new presenter?

Callistemon21 Mon 29-Aug-22 19:58:10

This’ll be JP’s last series
That answered my question, thank you grannydarkhair.

I should rtt.

Callistemon21 Mon 29-Aug-22 19:59:23

Well, the Earth Prom was lovely! I only caught the last ten minutes, must watch it in full.

Pittcity Mon 29-Aug-22 20:14:31

Is it me or was that first round easy?

AskAlice Mon 29-Aug-22 20:19:52

Love OC, and Victoria's bottom fascinates me, for some reason! I do the Wall online, great fun but very frustrating at times...

AskAlice Mon 29-Aug-22 20:21:46

Here's a link, if anyone is interested: puzzgrid.com/