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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bargain Hunt viewers demand new material on ‘predictable' BBC programme
Bargain Hunt viewers have complained that the show has become stagnant with the same format being repeated for decades on the long-running BBC programme. The stalwart series, which first aired on BBC One in 2000 with David Dickinson as host, follows two pairs of contestants who're challenged to buy antiques from vendors and sell them at auction for profit. In the latest episode, competitors were taken to King's Lynn and Swaffham in Norfolk alongside auctioneer Charlie Ross as well as antiques experts Caroline Hawley and David Fergus. Team members Kerri and Lorraine of the red team competed against Bruno and Tom of the blue team with the women swooping to victory despite making a £58 total loss on a Norwegian brooch, vintage typewriter and some dinner-service china. Viewers were left bored by the episode, with one person writing on X/Twitter: 'Bargain Hunt is so predictable. Needs a total shake up. Get[ting] rid of Charlie Ross would be first.' Meanwhile, another fan added: 'I cannot believe that utter drivel is still going and it's not changed since it first started!' Other viewers complained that the editing had been 'a bit off' throughout the episode. Bargain Hunt, now in its 25th year, regularly attracts 2 million viewers, enjoying a 35 to 40 per cent share of the TV audience, per the Royal Television Society. On the programme's quarter of a century anniversary Executive Producer Paul Tucker said 'subtle changes' had been made to the series over the years: 'Don't ruin what's good,' he said. 'But at the same time…keep changing things to keep it relevant.' It comes after Bargain Hunt fans celebrated auctioneer Charles Hanson's announcement that he would be returning to the programme on 2 June after being found not guilty of subjecting his wife to years of violence and coercive control following a three-week trial in February. Hanson first joined Bargain Hunt in 2002 when he was just 23, making him the youngest expert on the programme at the time. Upon being found not guilty of his wife's accusations Hanson told reporters outside the courtroom: 'I'm delighted that after a year and a half the truth has finally come out. I can finally live my life again. I feel this burden has finally been lifted. It has been a tormentous time and all I want now is to readjust to what has been such an ordeal.' Bargain Hunt airs on weekdays on BBC One at 12.15pm
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV speaks out over concerns Loose Women panel to be slashed amid daytime cuts
Reaction to the news Loose Women will air only 30 weeks of the year from January irked Jane Moore, who said she was "immensely disappointed" to see pundits' "lazy misogyny" ITV has insisted it is not planning "radical changes" to the Loose Women line-up after it emerged some panelists were "in a state of panic and up in arms" amid the cuts bombshell. The popular daytime programme will air for just 30 weeks each year from January, one of several changes ITV is making to "reinvest across the programme budget in other genres." It reportedly left some Loose Women stars worried for their future, particularly Coleen Nolan, who a source had said was "shocked and blindsided" at the decision. Her colleague Jane Moore was also furious, albeit more so at the "snooty reaction" by commentators in the media. The journalist said she felt the programme has received unfair criticism, and reminded pundits the panel regularly hold key political figures, such as Nigel Farage, held to account. ITV has also stressed Loose Women plays an important part in its daytime schedule, and told the Mirror today that wholesale changes to the panel are unlikely. The ITV source said: "We are not planning any radical changes to the panel. All of our Loose Women are hugely valued and we celebrate each and every one and the experience and opinions they bring to the show every day. "Many of our long standing panellists have appeared on the show for the majority of its 25 year run on screens and those stalwart, Loose legends are at the core of the show's success and hugely popular with the audience. The show remains a big priority within our daytime slate, having secured a BAFTA nomination, launched a podcast and celebrated a milestone anniversary in the last year alone." It is thought this stance has been shared with the stars themselves, some of whom "reached out to the production team in a panic" following the announcement of the shake-up last week. Ruth Langsford and Kaye Adams were among those particularly concerned, the Mirror reported in the wake of the bombshell. Coleen, whose sister Linda died in January, "has always really relied on Loose Women... her main income," a source had told us. They added: "She was one of the first Loose Women and she's always thought it would go on forever. The Loose Women ladies are all gutted. They love the show and are really dedicated to it." The programme, which first aired in 2000, won a Royal Television Society award earlier this year for its Facing It Together campaign against domestic violence. However, writing for The Sun this week, Jane said: "One male commentator for a broadsheet casually dismissed Loose Women — on air for 25 years — as a 'gabfest'... The snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing." The journalist, in her second stint on Loose Women, reminded critics Janet Street Porter confronted then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the show, asking him: "Why do you hate pensioners?" The iconic moment in May 2024 led to his fall from power, as Labour thrashed the Conservatives in a landslide election just weeks later.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Jane Moore criticises 'snooty' reactions to ITV's decision to cut Loose Women airtime
Loose Women panellist Jane Moore has hit out at the 'snooty reaction' to the news that the ITV daytime programme is one of the shows to be hit by cuts from the channel. Jane Moore has criticised the "snooty reaction" from some critics following the news that Loose Women will be reduced to 30 weeks per year. The journalist, who believes ITV is planning to reallocate funds saved by this decision towards more sports programming, saying she's "immensely disappointed" at what she termed "lazy misogyny". She wrote: "One male commentator for a broadsheet casually dismissed Loose Women - on air for 25 years - as a 'gabfest'... The snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing." While Jane, 63, refrains from identifying either the broadsheet or the commentator in her column, she proceeds to highlight instances where Loose Women has robustly challenged prominent political figures. In her article for The Sun, she pointed out: "Clearly he hadn't seen the episode when Janet Street Porter turned to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and demanded: 'Why do you hate pensioners?'... Or when a squirming Nigel Farage was put on the spot and declared afterwards 'that was one of the scariest things I've ever done.'". Loose Women, an ITV fixture since 2000, also received accolades earlier this year with a Royal Television Society award for its 'Facing It Together' campaign, which raises awareness about domestic violence, reports the Mirror. Both 'Loose Women' and ' Lorraine ' are set to become victims of a significant ITV overhaul, with plans to reduce their annual airtime to just 30 weeks from 2026. It's believed that this strategy will be a cost-saving measure for the network, but Jane, who appeared on I'm a Me Out of Here! last year, has been informed that the savings will likely be redirected into sports programming. The seasoned presenter expressed her disappointment: "When it was announced that one of the precious few, all-female shows was being cut back to 30 weeks a year to save money for, among other things, more sport, the snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing. "We always cover the day's main news stories, as well as important topics such as, among many other things, miscarriage, post-natal depression, menopause, midlife female invisibility (oh the irony) and breast cancer awareness." Jane has been a staple on Loose Women since 2013, following an earlier three-year period which concluded in 2002. She is part of a diverse panel that includes members ranging from 25 to the legendary 85-year-old TV icon Gloria Hunniford. Speculation suggests that there may be a reduction in the number of panellists next year, along with a decrease in broadcasting hours. Lorraine Kelly is also reportedly discontented with the upcoming changes. She has been the face of her self-titled morning show on ITV since 2010. However, an ITV insider disclosed this week: "She has been an icon of ITV but serious cuts need to be made and her show has been cut to just 30 minutes, which after ad breaks will be a very short chunk of time." Another source disclosed to the Mirror: "Lorraine was not happy about what is happening and also had concern for the production team which will be cut back too." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Loose Women cuts sparked outburst of lazy misogyny from – mainly male – trolls who have NO IDEA why show's so important
I WAS walking (some might say roaming) around Cotswold Wildlife Park when a young woman pushing a pram approached me. 'I just want to thank you and the other Loose Women,' she said. 'I was feeling very isolated and depressed as a new mum, and it was hearing all your stories that made me realise my feelings weren't unusual. 7 7 'You saved my life. You feel like friends.' And there, in a nutshell, is what the long-running ITV daytime show Loose Women means to its immensely loyal, core audience which, aside from stay-at-home mums and office workers on their lunch break, includes people living with disability, shift workers, students, and the elderly — many of whom live alone and like the company the show brings. Earlier this year, the programme won a Royal Television Society award for its Facing It Together campaign against domestic violence, and was nominated for a Bafta too. Unexpurgated bile So, when it was announced that one of the precious few, all-female shows was being cut back to 30 weeks a year to save money for, among other things, more sport, the snooty reaction from some quarters was immensely disappointing. One male commentator for a broadsheet casually dismissed Loose Women — on air for 25 years — as a 'gabfest'. Clearly he hadn't seen the episode when Janet Street Porter turned to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and demanded: 'Why do you hate pensioners?' Or when I took a clearly uncomfortable Sir Keir Starmer to task over why his drink with Labour colleagues in Durham during a Covid lockdown was any different to Boris Johnson's 'Partygate'. Or when a squirming Nigel Farage was put on the spot and declared afterwards 'that was one of the scariest things I've ever done.' We are not a political show and, yes, we have a good laugh too — often talking about lighthearted subjects such as, among other things, how to stack a dishwasher correctly, wardrobe malfunctions, and the key to growing excellent tomatoes. But we always cover the day's main news stories, as well as important topics such as, among many other things, miscarriage, post-natal depression, menopause, midlife female invisibility (oh the irony) and breast cancer awareness. Katie Price reignites bitter Loose Women feud seven years after panel exit, ranting 'I hated that show' It's primarily debate 'through a female lens' but if you have a problem with that, then may I humbly suggest that the problem is you. Perhaps it's simply part of the casual misogyny that pollutes so much of public discourse these days. On Loose Women, the panellists have all achieved success in their fields of acting, singing, journalism, podcasting, presenting and athletics, and range in age from 25 to 85-year old TV legend Gloria Hunniford. All interesting, funny women with wisdom to impart and great stories to tell, yet dismissed by some as though all we're doing is gossiping over the garden wall after pegging out our washing. Similarly, unlike shows involving primarily male presenters, we're plagued by regular reports about 'cat fights' (yawn) backstage. It's nonsense but hey, why let the facts get in the way of clickbait? What surprises me is the amount of keyboard warriors who swallow it hook, line and sinker, then use it as an excuse to post unexpurgated bile about a programme that, judging by their factual inaccuracies, they have rarely, if ever, watched. In the Wild West of online message boards, the panellists who are under 40 are sometimes trolled as 'bimbos' or 'airheads' while the older ones like me are called 'old hags' or 'fishwives' by people who really should know better. And sadly, some of them are women. 'Deeply depressing' We try to laugh about it backstage, but I do wonder where this constant denigration of the female gender is leading us. Thankfully, there are still plenty of allies out there. Radio 4's Woman's Hour questioned why it's female-centric programming that's being cut, and Richard Osman put up a spirited defence of ITV's 'successful' daytime shows on the podcast The Rest Is Entertainment. 7 7 Journalist Bryony Gordon, writing about the cutbacks to Loose Women and Lorraine, said: 'I find it deeply depressing in a world that sometimes feels as though it's going backwards when it comes to the visibility of women's issues. 'These shows might feel like trifling entertainment to those who don't watch them, but the reality is they provide a much-needed space for important subjects that would otherwise be ignored. 'I've seen first-hand how engaged the viewers of both shows are, and how passionate the presenters and production staff are when it comes to their work.' Indeed. And it's the dedicated staff behind the scenes, rather than the on-screen freelancers, who will bear the brunt of the job losses that come with both shows being cut back to term-time viewing only. Look, if a commentator sits and watches a week of Loose Women and decides, quite genuinely, that they found it devoid of any enjoyment, I would fight to defend their right to say so. But so much of what I read, day in, day out, are just lazy, anti- female tropes that simply add fuel to the fire of the modern-day misogyny being stoked by the likes of Andrew Tate. It's just one of those things that ITV has to make programme cuts for business reasons, but let's not use it as yet another excuse to treat women's viewpoints as irrelevant. Nige straight to the point FOR anyone still baffled by the Reform party's rapid rise in the polls, it's not rocket science. It's because it's fronted by Nigel Farage who, when asked a question, seemingly gives a straight answer. Lots of voters have become sick of hearing variations of the following from other politicians. 'I'm really glad you've asked that question, so let me be clear. I'm not going to speculate . . .' Er, right. So you're actually saying nothing at all, then. Mind you, how many of Farage's bold solutions would actually become reality if he ever got into power is debatable. Longevity secret NONAGENARIANS Desmond Morris and Sir David Attenborough are old friends from their days presenting rival zoo shows. When asked about their longevity (Desmond is 97, David, below, is 99), the former replied: 'Neither of us have done anything to ensure a long life. 'We don't go to the gymnasium. We eat and drink what we feel like. 'The reason we're still here is because we both still ask questions about the world. 'We're still inquisitive and we're both still working as hard as we ever have. 'If we couldn't work, I don't think we'd last.' And there, straight from the mouths of two legends, is the best example of why having regular work (if you're able to do so and can actually find it) is so good for your mental and physical health. Mothers know why Lila sizes up Kate LILA Moss has admitted that she raids the wardrobe of mum Kate. Well if your mother was a supermodel, you would, wouldn't you? But equally, this scenario will be familiar to anyone with an adult daughter. Both of mine are exactly the same height, dress and shoe size as me. And quite frankly, it's a wonder I'm not permanently naked.
ABC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
ABC welcomes Philip Noyce as Head of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz
The ABC is delighted to announce that Philip Noyce will join the organisation as the new Head of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz. Philip is one of the most accomplished classical music executives in the industry, with over 15 years' experience across the classical and jazz sectors. He joins the ABC from Classic FM - the UK's most popular classical music station, where he served as Managing Editor and helped shape a service that reaches over 4.7 million listeners each week. Philip's career has also seen him serve as a judge for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards and the Royal Television Society Awards. He is a talented cellist and the author of a series of acclaimed classical music guides for children. 'It's a fantastic moment to be joining the ABC,' Philip said. 'Especially as it invests in two of its iconic music networks: Classic and Jazz. The opportunity to lead these stations was irresistible, and it's a real honour to step into this role—shaping programming that's distinctive, engaging, and truly audience-focused. 'With ABC Classic set to mark its 50th anniversary next year, there's an incredible legacy to celebrate—and exciting new chapters still to be written. I'm thrilled to now be part of that journey. 'I'm also looking forward to forging new creative partnerships in Australia and championing everything that makes their classical and jazz scenes so vibrant. I can't wait to get started.' Philip joins a strengthened leadership team for the brands alongside recently appointed Content Director Sascha Kelly, whose career spans includes senior roles with Musica Viva. Sascha brings a deep knowledge of Australia's classical music scene and has already introduced a renewed focus on editorial craft across programming and presentation. Together, Philip and Sascha bring complementary strengths that will shape a new chapter for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz. With ABC Classic turning 50 in 2026, this is a unique opportunity to celebrate its legacy and deepen its relevance and impact for Australian audiences. ABC Director of Audio, Ben Latimer, said: 'Philip brings not only a deep understanding of the audience and the artform, but a strong creative energy that will help lead ABC Classic and ABC Jazz into their next chapter. 'With ABC Classic's 50th anniversary on the horizon, we have a rare opportunity to honour its legacy while setting a renewed creative agenda. I'm thrilled to welcome Philip to the ABC and alongside Sascha and our broader leadership team, I'm confident we're building the right foundation to take ABC Classic and Jazz into an exciting future.' Philip will join the ABC in the coming months and will be part of the ABC Audio leadership team, reporting to the Director Audio. Media Contact Laura Todd, ABC Communications
