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Victoria Coren-Mitchell

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Luckygirl Mon 10-Aug-15 21:28:08

I have just been watching Only Connect - every time I do I think what a genuinely nice person she seems to be. She is never patronising and always encouraging.

Perhaps the fact that it follows University Challenge with Jeremy Paxton highlights her virtues!

Wheniwasyourage Tue 11-Aug-15 18:40:46

I hope they both go back to writing for the Observer, as they can both be very funny as well as just generally worth reading for the opinions they express. We too are fans of Only Connect but had a visitor last night so didn't see it. Must catch up, particularly if the walls were easier than usual!

Grannynise Tue 11-Aug-15 18:48:28

Please could someone tell me how to access the 'walls'?all I get when I follow the link is a title but no content. confused

Luckygirl Tue 11-Aug-15 18:53:10

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2Z79DzzJY8w2R58bpftq14k/quiz

This is the link. You have to wait a while as it loads - or at least we have to wait here out in the middle of nowhere!

Starling Sun 16-Aug-15 22:17:53

Did anyone see the documentary series she presented on How to be Bohemian ? I thought it was very good - interesting and entertaining.

Tegan Sun 16-Aug-15 22:31:02

Yes; I loved it. Think she's lovely.

grumppa Sun 16-Aug-15 22:31:51

Yes, I enjoyed it a lot. Well researched and well presented.

Elrel Sun 16-Aug-15 22:55:58

I'm a huge fan of VCM and of the programme.

annodomini Sun 16-Aug-15 23:21:10

Thanks for the link, luckygirl. I have just solved a wall! It will most likely never happen again.

rubylady Mon 17-Aug-15 14:38:40

I love them both too, and the name Barbara of their little girl.

Victoria is very sharp and has the humour I like. David gets so irate on WILTY. Poor little Barbara has a lot to live up to. Could you image her wanting to be a checkout operator or working at Mc D's? grin

TerriBull Tue 18-Aug-15 10:12:20

Yes I like them both too. Another David and Victoria!

They have chosen a very sedate name for their daughter, unlike their namesakes, I wonder if David Mitchell will feel the need to have "Barbara" tattooed on his person, just in case he should forget his child's moniker at some stage in the future!

Grannynise Tue 18-Aug-15 18:41:44

Thanks for the link Luckygirl, I've just got round to trying a few walls. I almost wish I hadn't. Yet another way to procrastinate.

rosequartz Tue 18-Aug-15 20:54:11

Yes, I like her too, and thought she looked pregnant when I last saw her on tv; I am sure they will be great parents.

Her father was always very witty and entertaining too.

Anya Tue 18-Aug-15 23:29:55

I never knew they were man and wife. Must tell DH, he thinks she's wonderful.

Luckygirl Wed 19-Aug-15 09:29:08

Yes - the walls online are very addictive, even if it is only a determination to get one wall right - I could be trying for ever - although I have done it a couple of times.