[Misc] University Challenge

[prawnsarnies]

Clarkson.

 

[Smirko]

Alex Scott

 

[Tom Bombadil]

My vote would be Evan Davis

 

[The Clamp]

I think it’s too rigid a format for Fry. He likes to go off topic and ramble and pontificate. That’s why QI was a great vehicle for him.
He is a show off and UC is not about that. It’s the contestants knowledge we want to see, not the host’s.

 

[Peteinblack]

I’m curious to see if the Beeb go with another old white man or try and shake things up a bit with someone more diverse. My money is on diverse.

I am rather glad Paxman is going though. Everything he does is all about him. Especially with his political/news work. In my opinion, he never gets the balance right between being assertive and being rude. Mostly he just ended up playing a pantomime version of himself, whether he got to the truth or not.

Cue outrage from Gammons and Daily Mail readers that "Even University Challenge has become Woke"

 

[Peteinblack]

Not surprised, given it was revealed last year that Paxo has Parkinsons - apparently a doctor diagnosed it just from watching the programme, and noting Paxo's appearance and delivery.

 

[The Clamp]

Cue outrage from Gammons and Daily Mail readers that "Even University Challenge has become Woke"

Oh, without a doubt. They’ll be choking on their toast and marmalade.

Universities are the hothouse of future innovators and pioneers, populated by many diverse people. Having them grilled by a grumpy old white man is outdated in my opinion. Time for a change.

 

[The Clamp]

Not surprised, given it was revealed last year that Paxo has Parkinsons - apparently a doctor diagnosed it just from watching the programme, and noting Paxo's appearance and delivery.

I didn’t realise that.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

AJ Odudu seems to be everywhere in the media at the moment (unfortunately - SO annoying)...so she will probably end up behind the desk.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Lots of names put forward so far- Kirsty Wark, Samira Ahmed, Victoria Coren-Mitchell, Lucy "Histwee" Worsley, Richard Ayoade, Gyles Brandreth, Fiona Bruce and then other quiz show hosts including Richard Osman, Sandi Toksvig and Warwick Davis. Will be an interesting choice. Brandreth wouldn't be any good as there would only be time for 3 questions between anecdotes about the subject of the previous question.

 

[The Clamp]

VCM has experience asking questions of mega-nerds on Only Connect so I reckon she could handle a few uni kids. The young lads might need some coaching though, what with being in front of a real life lady.

Brandreth will never do it, it’s not all about him so why would he be interested? Truly nauseating

Warwick Davies could be an interesting choice.

 

[KZNSeagull]

A really interesting choice would be Bobby Seagull.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Would people prefer the milder intellectual seminar approach of Bamber Gascoigne, or the full frontal attack Paxman.

 

[BrightonCottager]

I don't think UC would give VC-M enough space/time to lark about.
Edit: one of the Chasers?

 

[brighton terra]

Robert Peston would be an interesting choice!

 

[Dr Q]

Prof Alice Roberts would do it for me, that west country twang asking the questions

 

[sams dad]

Clive Myrie would be my choice.

 

[Is it PotG?]

"The BBC are set to announce Jeremy's replacement later this week and several names are already being thrown into the hat as to who it could be.

Former Great British Bake Off presenter Sandi Toksvig has been named as the favourite.

The TV star, 64, is just 2/1 with the bookies to take over from Paxman, while Richard Osman is second-favourite as things stand at 3/1 with Warwick Davis just 6/1.

As for the rank outsiders, Piers Morgan is as likely for the gig as Gemma Collins at 100/1, with Chris Kamara unbelievably priced at 200/1."

 

[8049]

Jerry Sadowitz is available.

 

[Stato]

Lots of names put forward so far.....Samira Ahmed

Would be my choice. Has the required gravitas, but doesn't take herself seriously:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDeAxCQIcGM