Final Countdown for irascible Anne
NOW that Anne Robinson is thankfully leaving Countdown, could the producers bear in mind a few essential points when looking for her replacement as presenter. This quiz show had always been enjoyable, light-hearted entertainment with the added bonus of stimulating the brain. Sadly, it has turned into more of a chat show with guests in Dictionary Corner being interrogated rather than given the opportunity to enlighten us with their expertise. Unlike Miss Robinson, I have no interest about whether or not a contestant has a degree or their partner can cook. I would also like to know why she has an issue with ‘Northern newsreaders’. Let’s hope Countdown’s new presenter doesn’t make the show all about them.
JENNI SMEDLEY, Mansfield, Notts. HOW arrogant of Anne Robinson to criticise ‘Northern newsreaders’ in Dictionary Corner. And how pompous to look down her nose at other great TV programmes such as MasterChef. It’s good riddance to her, says this Northerner while thinking something a bit fruitier, but unprintable!
AMANDA YATES, Wideopen, North Tyneside. I HOPE that the new Countdown presenter will have personality, charm and light-heartedness. My family find old-fashioned Anne Robinson to be such a bore droning on and on. Let’s face it, the poor lady is past it and should be put out to grass. It will give her the opportunity to get that dodgy eye twitch fixed.
LEN WILLIAMS, Tonbridge, Kent. I CAN once again enjoy watching Countdown live instead of recording it so that I can fast forward the bits I don’t like.
GEOFF PRITCHARD, Crewe, Cheshire. I NEVER took to Anne Robinson as the Countdown presenter. To be honest, I found her to be a bit of a consonant, vowel, consonant, consonant, consonant.
VINCENT HEFTER, Richmond, Surrey.