University challenge

Nobody comes close to Bamber, as far as I'm concerned.

I used to love that slightly hysterical edge to him when the end was nigh.

MerylStreep

MissAdventure

How about Clive Anderson?
Is he still working?

I’d vote for him. Witty and clever ?
He does something on radio 4 but I can’t remember what it’s called.

Oh yes!

Perfick

Loose Ends

I think there's a sachet of stuff you can take for that

Oh don't!!

Clive Anderson is a good call.

I saw him recently on some obscure American channel talking about Ancient Britain, and he was very good.

I agree with growstuff that Alice Roberts would be good. She would certainly please my son as he's adored her ever since her Time Team days. Bobby Seagull would be fun.

Jeremy Paxman is my secret passion. I shall miss him terribly. I shall still watch the programme unless it's Richard Osman!!!

Amol Rajan has been announced as the new presenter on BBC website.

Dh and I always watch it. I just hope they won’t choose a presenter I find irritating, which TBH is quite a few of the regular BBC faces now. (Yes, I’m a fully paid up grumpy old bag now.)

Yes GrannyGravy is he one of "our" contenders?

Just in case any Gransnetters do not know Amol

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Sorry Rajman

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!

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’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.

Is Paxo not well, then?