Bettany Hughes - Paris to Rome

I've just googled her and I think for a woman with ample bosom in her 40s/50 ts not exactly playboy magazine

I think she looks fabulous and I envy her confidence in her clothes choices. She's definitely got it so should flaunt it.

Puts me off. She looks very unprofessional, and a bit desperate.

Love Bethany Hughes programmes even if
she does look as though she's going to burst out of her clothes in the boob department !

I can overlook her bosom
I'm not sure the producers will be happy about that!

There are times to be fair, when women presenters can't really win.
Mary Beard was called all manner of unkind things about her appearance.

I'd much rather be encouraged to listen to the presenter, instead of being distracted by them.

Funnily, men don't seem to distract the eye, (no matter how attractive they are) as much as women seem to.

I can overlook her bosom but have given up on the show as it's so light that it's like watching fluff. I thought it'd be a cultural and historical tour but there's only so much of watching someone ohh and ahh about cappuccino that I can stand.

She's clever and entertaining and has more to offer than this.

Give me Mary Beard any day.

She has that va va vroom no doubt about it and she is captivating the way she delivers but i just do not 'get' the need to expose a vast amount of boobs.... the series exploring greece, egypt etc was bad enough with her low cut tops but
blimey, this recent 1, which don't get me wrong, I do enjoy, but I sense a 'push-up' bra has been introduced as well as the many fabulous places she visits.

W-e-l-l, I could say the program sounds as if its made to make you (the viewer) feel that way.

If it's not instructive or inclusive what's the point?

I was thinking of recording it and moving quickly passed the bits I didnt like. But maybe not.

What I want to know is, who is going to take over from David Attenborough. He's a bit like the late Queen in my eyes. Impossible to replace.

So getting back to Betany Hughes..... I love her history programmes and was looking forward to this series but I do find it a bit indulgent as she visits her favourite restaurants/hotels/shops and meets up with old friends. She's obviously had an interesting life and always looks amazing and I'm very jealous.

Namsnanny

I could see who it was, but didn't have the right glasses on so couldnt be bothered clicking.

Do you need me too?

Prof Robert Bartlett was the presenter of the Norman's MayBee70. Another brilliant series.
I particularly liked his Inside the Medieval Mind.
A psychological investigation of how ideas translated into laws and beliefs in the 11th-15th (ish) century.
Quite useful if applied today actually.

Good scenic views too, but not really as spectacular as say more up to date series.

It was a fascinating series. He seemed so dry compared to the more glamorous presenters but it didn’t take me long to warm to him.

I've strayed too far from the OP. But basically, Neil Oliver has gone completely bonkers. Sorry. ?

O-kay??
Not too sure we're on the same page.
Nevermind lots of things get lost in translation.

Given I'm on here, catching up with the last episode of The Suspect, knitting and trying to have a conversation with my other half, who has taken himself up stairs to bed, feeling unwell.
It's not at all surprising ?

"Woke-a-nauts are using death spaniels"

I have no idea.....

I could see who it was, but didn't have the right glasses on so couldnt be bothered clicking.

Do you need me too?

Prof Robert Bartlett was the presenter of the Norman's MayBee70. Another brilliant series.
I particularly liked his Inside the Medieval Mind.
A psychological investigation of how ideas translated into laws and beliefs in the 11th-15th (ish) century.
Quite useful if applied today actually.

Good scenic views too, but not really as spectacular as say more up to date series.

Namsnanny

He looks Er, normal(?) In that photo.
I liked his Scottish accent, seemed suitable for a program about Scotland or the Celts.

If I had my way, he among others would do voice overs.
David Attenborough is probably my favourite presenter.

Did you read the caption?

He looks Er, normal(?) In that photo.
I liked his Scottish accent, seemed suitable for a program about Scotland or the Celts.

If I had my way, he among others would do voice overs.
David Attenborough is probably my favourite presenter.

Neil Oliver. Perfectly normal ?

He was very anti lockdown and against vaccinating children and said he admired David Starkey who is a rather controversial historian.

Has he, how so?
I liked his series about the Orkneys and the Celts.
Plenty of rugged views on the latter.

Neil Oliver has gone a bit bonkers recently. But his programmes are good. A lot of the current presenters started off in Coast didn’t they.Let’s not forget the one who started it all (swoon) Michael Wood. The good thing is my memory is so bad I can watch endless repeats as if I was watching them for the first time!

Yes unnecessarily ott Maybe70
I've enjoyed all the programs you've mentioned too.
I've noticed the use of sweeping scenery shots (titter titter!) Is getting better and better.
Worthy of the big screen. In fact if they showed some of these programs at the cinema on a big screen in HD I would pay to see them.
Also dont forget Neil Oliver or is it Oliver Neil?

…most of the presenters it should have said ( oh for an edit button). Alastair is mainly on BBC 4 I think. Janina Ramirez is probably my favourite presenter along with Sam Shepherd. Then there was one who did a series about churches. And a wonderful series about The Normans ( I found the presenter quite boring at first but really warmed to him). I dread the day that BBC 4 ceases to be but Ch5 do seem to be doing more and more travel/history programmes. So many adverts, though.

I’ve just googled it and it’s 5. And also seen a picture of her and see what you mean about the cleavage. Blimey!

I love all most the presenters that have appeared on BBC 4 over the years but, for some reason, Bettany Hughes is the only one I’ve never warmed to. What channel is she on now?

You're welcome Kate1949.

Yes lucca ??