Comped 533 Posted November 24 4 hours ago, RetroGamer47 said: Former Wheel of Fortune host, Chuck Woolery announced dead at 83. Why does everyone say he's associated with Wheel when almost none of his episodes actually survive? He's far more associated with later game shows and other ventures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,645 Posted November 24 Chuck Woolery. I know the name, so I must have seen him presenting Scrabble - I'd never admit to having watched Love Connection. Anyway, a DDP pick, so if you see anything... As I was saying - QO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted November 24 On 21/08/2024 at 08:40, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: Lauren Laverne diagnosed with cancer, recovering. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg3vql39p5o Lauren Laverne given 'all clear' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c629vp438q6o 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 319 Posted November 24 A clutch of presenters to consider for 2025: Michael Aspel (news & various programmes) 91 Sandy Gall (news) 97 Bill Giles (weather) 85 Michael Fish (weather) 80 Desmond Morris (natural history) 96 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,630 Posted November 24 18 minutes ago, The Watcher said: A clutch of presenters to consider for 2025: Michael Aspel (news & various programmes) 91 Sandy Gall (news) 97 Bill Giles (weather) 85 Michael Fish (weather) 80 Desmond Morris (natural history) 96 Leaving out David Attenborough? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 319 Posted November 24 1 hour ago, MortalCaso said: Leaving out David Attenborough? I thought he must have his own thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,597 Posted November 24 53 minutes ago, The Watcher said: I thought he must have his own thread. Sandy Gall and Desmond Morris do by virtue of being on the 2024 list 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,539 Posted November 24 15 hours ago, time said: Chuck Woolery. I know the name, so I must have seen him presenting Scrabble - I'd never admit to having watched Love Connection. Anyway, a DDP pick, so if you see anything... As I was saying - QO! He won't be back in 2 and 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,063 Posted November 28 Stephen Mulhern has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at a Pizza Express from a suspected allergic reaction to anaesthetic. But is reportedly now back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 112 Posted Monday at 10:28 BBC Spotlight South West weather presenter Craig Rich. https://x.com/tvark/status/1863598124289114303?s=46&t=Q1DOUb1GxM4wTpFh5GsLYA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,645 Posted Monday at 11:14 44 minutes ago, Grande Pablo said: BBC Spotlight South West weather presenter Craig Rich. https://x.com/tvark/status/1863598124289114303?s=46&t=Q1DOUb1GxM4wTpFh5GsLYA Craig Rich BBC Report, apparently the BBC's first regional weather forecaster. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted Monday at 12:06 Masterchef is going ahead tonight since the thoughtful BBC have cited its vital role in fulfilling the wishes of contestants etc. Greg Wallace's alleged crimes include possession of an ego way beyond the abilities of his intelligence to sustain it so suicide risk minimal I'd say, even if he is cancelled on a wide scale 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,611 Posted Monday at 12:13 7 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Masterchef is going ahead tonight since the thoughtful BBC have cited its vital role in fulfilling the wishes of contestants etc. Greg Wallace's alleged crimes include possession of an ego way beyond the abilities of his intelligence to sustain it so suicide risk minimal I'd say, even if he is cancelled on a wide scale I can see it being pulled/put on Iplayer only soon through (Six more episodes to go) The Telegraph headline calling for it be pulled off is making me laugh through when they normally not in favour of cancel culture and censorship of bad people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,360 Posted Monday at 17:52 6 hours ago, time said: Craig Rich BBC Report, apparently the BBC's first regional weather forecaster. He was the much loved weatherman on BBC South West Spotlight news for decades. My abiding memory of Craig Rich is that he used to end his segment with a weather related painting sent in by a child - including my own abstract storm effort in about 1983 He was also instrumental in uncovering the fraudulent efforts of Donald Crowhurst. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,539 Posted Monday at 19:35 I tried doing a search but couldn't find if anyone had posted this about Alistair Stewart's struggle with dementia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,703 Posted Monday at 19:53 17 minutes ago, Phantom said: I tried doing a search but couldn't find if anyone had posted this about Alistair Stewart's struggle with dementia Discussed plenty before. Helps if you spell his name right – it's Alastair Stewart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,539 Posted Monday at 20:10 16 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Discussed plenty before. Helps if you spell his name right – it's Alastair Stewart. That's probably the reason why I couldn't find anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,096 Posted yesterday at 08:30 Masterchef Xmas shows now pulled. Gregg Wallace: BBC to pull MasterChef Christmas special after allegations - BBC News 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted yesterday at 09:42 1 hour ago, Bentrovato said: Masterchef Xmas shows now pulled. Gregg Wallace: BBC to pull MasterChef Christmas special after allegations - BBC News Good. Not that I ever watch it anyway. Probably be replaced with Saturday Kitchen repeats which is also pathetic.IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,170 Posted yesterday at 11:40 3 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Masterchef Xmas shows now pulled. Gregg Wallace: BBC to pull MasterChef Christmas special after allegations - BBC News I think it's silly. If there's no offensive content in the actual programmes, why not show them? Nobody is forced to watch. It's so depressing , this unnecessary censoring of stuff. I couldn't give a shit if he offended somebody off camera, they could have walked away or given him a slap. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,096 Posted yesterday at 14:11 Fearne Cotton having a couple of benign tumours removed from her jaw. Fearne Cotton to undergo surgery to remove tumours - Davina McCall leads support - Mirror Online Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted yesterday at 17:39 5 hours ago, Toast said: I think it's silly. If there's no offensive content in the actual programmes, why not show them? Nobody is forced to watch. It's so depressing , this unnecessary censoring of stuff. I couldn't give a shit if he offended somebody off camera, they could have walked away or given him a slap. To be fair, I saw someone jesting on Facebook about a win/win option - Farmyard Masterchef, wherein our Greg cooks for farmyard animals and the like, pulls his faces as he samples the food and gets surrounded by young females every week, but isn't allowed any with only two feet! He stays on telly, the cancel-him crowd see justice being done, an absolute ratings winner, frankly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AstroKat 544 Posted 13 hours ago 20 hours ago, Toast said: I think it's silly. If there's no offensive content in the actual programmes, why not show them? Nobody is forced to watch. It's so depressing , this unnecessary censoring of stuff. I couldn't give a shit if he offended somebody off camera, they could have walked away or given him a slap. The Xmas & celebrity shows I'm not bothered about because I don't watch them. I do think it would be incredibly unfair on the competitors if they pulled the rest of Professional & next year's amateur MasterChef (as it's likely to have already been recorded) I'm also curious if any of the allegations are coming from the amateurs/professionals or just the celebs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 533 Posted 8 hours ago 4 hours ago, AstroKat said: The Xmas & celebrity shows I'm not bothered about because I don't watch them. I do think it would be incredibly unfair on the competitors if they pulled the rest of Professional & next year's amateur MasterChef (as it's likely to have already been recorded) I'm also curious if any of the allegations are coming from the amateurs/professionals or just the celebs. Wait in the UK MasterChef has a professional version? Here in the US that's what they use Hell's Kitchen for, it's strictly amateur over on MasterChef. Top Chef for a while had a really good professional series though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,645 Posted 8 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Comped said: Wait in the UK MasterChef has a professional version? Here in the US that's what they use Hell's Kitchen for, it's strictly amateur over on MasterChef. Top Chef for a while had a really good professional series though. We do like to flog a format to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
