Will we miss Tim Wonnacott from Bargain Hunt?

i’M noT surprised Tim Wonnacott has been given the order of the Boot by the BBC. it seems that, off-screen, he lacks the smarm and charm he displays on-screen. ‘impeccably dressed’? You must be joking! He wears outrageous trousers, funny hats and ghastly waistcoats. His bow tie just needs to revolve to complete the picture. Having seen Bargain Hunt presented by people other than Tim, the best by far is Christina Trevanion. She has everything: she’s easy on the eye, very personable, knowledgeable and, on the face of it, not especially impressed by her own celebrity. i certainly wouldn’t wish to see self-obsessed oafs such as Charles Hanson and Charlie Ross presenting. Both have far too much to say for themselves.

RON HAVENHAND, Nantwich, Cheshire. IF TIM Wonnacott is leaving Bargain Hunt, this great fun programme will be finished without him. How sad.

JOHN REEVES, Ashford, Kent. i’M So disappointed that we’re going to lose Tim Wonnacott from Bargain Hunt. His wit, humour, dress sense and innumerable changes of spectacles will be sorely missed. is this another case of Jeremy Clarkson syndrome?

MALCOLM WILLIAMS, Cwmbran, Mons. I BROKE open a bottle of Christmas plonk to celebrate the demise of pompous poseur Tim Wonnacott, a man who thinks wearing a pair of differently coloured spectacles and matching bow tie and pocket handkerchief compensates for a lack of personality. He affects excessive mock-concern when contestants end up being ‘minus £2’ and excessive mock-delight when they are ‘dosh’ or ‘smackers’ in credit. That this noncelebrity has hosted the programme for 12 years speaks volumes about the lack of competition for the key posts of TV presenters on the BBC.

BEL ROBERTS, Caerphilly, South Glam. afTER Jeremy Clarkson, the BBC has parted company with Tim Wonnacott (Mail). Why does the BBC dump its best assets? Who’s next?

R. BENNETT, Cheltenham, Glos.