University challenge

Maybe Clare B turned it down?

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

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).

MissAdventure

I think Jo Brand would be a good candidate.

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

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.

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 ?)

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

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

Amal Rajan has got the job.

Good choice.

He has Parkinson’s

MissAdventure

Is Paxo not well, then?

He has MS

Is Paxo not well, then?

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.

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.

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!

Sorry Rajman

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Just in case any Gransnetters do not know Amol