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Joanna Page's Wild Life.

(31 Posts)
shysal Wed 08-Jan-25 19:57:14

What could have been an interesting series from a wildlife rescue centre has been absolutely spoilt for me by the baby-voiced prattling Joanna.
She was specifically asked not to talk or interact with the birds and animals, nor to name them, but did the opposite and never shut up! She was supposed to be helping the staff but was useless! She was child-like and scared of everything she was asked to do, couldn't cut up a dead chick as food or catch an aviary bird without ducking away.
I have watched the first 3 episodes of 15, but can't bear to continue! Anyone else feel the same?

BlueBelle Sun 12-Jan-25 17:46:18

Pippa I find Joanne Lumley very irritating too

Anniebach Sun 12-Jan-25 16:17:44

The programme should be about the animals not her feelings for animals

Georgesgran Sun 12-Jan-25 16:12:40

I’ve never watched G&S either, but I must be sad, as I’m fully aware who JP is.
Love Actually from 20 years ago and she has done a consumer programme on what to buy/cook to save money.

However, I couldn’t put up with the programme either - she might love animals, but she hadn’t a clue about looking after them.

Pippa22 Sun 12-Jan-25 15:58:46

When you said Joanna I instantly thought of Lumley but obviously not although I find her intensely irritating for no real reason.
So Joanna who ?

Mojack26 Sun 12-Jan-25 14:45:29

No idea who she even is! Never heard of her! 🤣

HowVeryDareYou2 Sun 12-Jan-25 14:43:16

I've never seen Gavin &Stacey, so didn't know who Joanna Page was. I watched the animal programme because I like that kind of thing.

She was useless on it! Talking to the animals when specifically told not to, then dithering over picking up a hedgehog. What a silly woman. I switched off after half of the 1st episode.

vonnie49 Sun 12-Jan-25 12:36:56

Quite agree. Only managed one episode

BlueBelle Sun 12-Jan-25 12:07:31

No idea who she is either MissA Andi Peters still looks great

Knittypamela Sun 12-Jan-25 11:53:14

There are many presenters with this childish persona. I was watching the Travelling Auctioneers and the female auctioneer spoke like a six year old. Really irritating.

ixion Sun 12-Jan-25 11:46:30

I hadn't realised she was 'Just Judy' in 🎥 Love Actually (2003).

20 years on .... Clearly no change.

Dempie55 Sun 12-Jan-25 11:36:24

Can’t bear this woman. She’s forever giggling like a 10 year old and chirping utter nonsense. Doesn’t seem to have grown up.

Anniebach Fri 10-Jan-25 09:57:34

She is being herself, no pretence,

Cossy Fri 10-Jan-25 09:43:42

I watched it, I loved her enthusiasm and clear love for animals, BUT, boy is she irritating in so many ways!

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jan-25 23:58:18

Can I bring Andi Peters into the "people who have looked young for far too long" discussion?

Allira Thu 09-Jan-25 23:53:32

FlitterMouse

She doesn't seem to age much. My late DH was a big fan of hers when she was the her on Hit Man & Her with Pete Waterman about 35 years ago!

Oh, you mean Michaela Strachan not Joanna Page!
😁 Yes

Allira Thu 09-Jan-25 23:51:23

FlitterMouse

She's Stacey in Gavin & Stacey.

I'd like to watch wildlife programmes especially Springwatch. I often think Chris Packham is trying hard not to be irritated with Michaela Strachan who can be exciteable and a bit silly. I have a feeling she reigns it in a bit for his sake.

I always think they have a good rapport, unlike Chris and Kate Humble.

He seems to tolerate Michaela as he might a younger sister 🙂

Allira Thu 09-Jan-25 23:49:59

FlitterMouse

She doesn't seem to age much. My late DH was a big fan of hers when she was the her on Hit Man & Her with Pete Waterman about 35 years ago!

She would have been about 11 or 12 then?

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jan-25 23:44:28

I remember that!
I think me and my daughter used to watch it, or maybe it was a friend I saw it with... its all gone blurry, the midsts of times...

FlitterMouse Thu 09-Jan-25 23:28:19

She doesn't seem to age much. My late DH was a big fan of hers when she was the her on Hit Man & Her with Pete Waterman about 35 years ago!

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jan-25 23:19:07

Michaela.
My phone's sexist.

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jan-25 23:18:30

Ah, I haven't ever seen Gavin and Stacey.

Michael, though, I'm sure she never ages.
She looked like that when I was a teen!

FlitterMouse Thu 09-Jan-25 22:54:33

She's Stacey in Gavin & Stacey.

I'd like to watch wildlife programmes especially Springwatch. I often think Chris Packham is trying hard not to be irritated with Michaela Strachan who can be exciteable and a bit silly. I have a feeling she reigns it in a bit for his sake.

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jan-25 21:01:21

It's a shame, as I really like wildlife programmes.

pinkprincess Thu 09-Jan-25 20:55:58

I saw this for the first time this week.I switched off after 10 minutes as I could not stand her little girl voice

MissAdventure Thu 09-Jan-25 20:52:58

I don't know who she is, but grown women behaving like children really, really annoys me, so it's probably just as well.