End of The Weakest Link

[jaysay]

BBC News - Anne Robinson quits Weakest Link

The BBC quiz show The Weakest Link is to finish next spring when Ann Robinson leaves the show, they say that to recommission it with anybody else asking the questions wouldn't be the same, I agree with that, wouldn't be the same without frosty nickers would it

[flashy]

shame, i like that programme

[cashman]

yep will miss the woman from hell.

[Margaret Pilkington]

The idea was a good one, but I think it has gone a bit stale.
I think the Beeb are right to pull the show........it certainly would not be the same with some other presenter........Countdown went downhill when Richard Whiteley died and then Carol Vorderman left.

[garinda]

You are the winkiest presenter.

Goodbye.

[jaysay]

I watch it most nights not so much as a quiz program but more of a comedy, there are some real dipsticks turn up on that show, I know its a bit different when your in front of the cameras and lights but some are just numpties

[Margaret Pilkington]

John...even 'easy' questions are hard, if you just don't know the answer.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

John...even 'easy' questions are hard, if you just don't know the answer.

Ya but some are beyond belief, I mean we're not talking mastermind here

[cashman]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Ya but some are beyond belief, I mean we're not talking mastermind here

Agree some if yeh put their brain in a budgie it would fly backwards.

[Barrie Yates]

Mastermind, and I think also University Challenge changed quizmasters without too much of a problem

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

Mastermind, and I think also University Challenge changed quizmasters without too much of a problem

Ya Barrie but they were serious quiz programs, TWK isn't its an entertainment program, of which Ann Robinson is the integral part. I mean in a quiz its normal for the best person to win the one who answers the most questions, in TWK that's not always the case, better players are often voted off tactically, its surprising what people will do when there's brass at stake

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Barrie Yates

Mastermind, and I think also University Challenge changed quizmasters without too much of a problem

What better winker than Jeremy Clarkson.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Benipete

What better winker than Jeremy Clarkson.

Your spelling is as bad as mine Beni

[grannyclaret]

They should axe WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE too...

[garinda]

The tucked and snipped ginger winker would be a hard act to follow.

She has a clear and speedy delivery when asking the questions, and some of the (scripted) acerbic put-downs are funny, but it's had it's day now.