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AIBU to find Liza Tarbuck annoying ?

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TheTecknician · 13/01/2024 20:59

I stumbled across her Radio 2 programme earlier this evening whilst exploring the various stations. I didn't know who it was until she mentioned her own name. Admittedly she did play some decent music but managed to talk utter drivel between every record. I didn't think it was possible to have access to a bottomless pit of verbal vacuous nonsense but evidently it is. I'm fully prepared to be told that lots of people like her and that's her broadcasting style and I am therefore BU. I don't think I'll be tuning in again.

For context, I was listening to Clive Anderson on Radio 4 beforehand and he can be cringeworthy at times. But nothing like Liza Tarbuck. BTW, does she put that voice on or is it her normal speech?

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Lionoso · 14/01/2024 12:55

I haven't listened to her radio show, but she is my least favourite person to have been on Taskmaster.

The season she was was the worst season overall and a lot of that was down to Lisa (and Russell Howard). But humour is a very individual thing and maybe her comedy just isn't for me.

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 12:49

CaptainMyCaptain · 14/01/2024 12:08

Totally agree with you. I don't know why people liked Terry Wogan.

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I found him okay on TV but boring on the radio.

Willmafrockfit · 14/01/2024 12:17

i like her show,
it took me a while, first listen was a shock, but i like her now

Itiswhysofew · 14/01/2024 12:16

I tuned in once, a couple of years ago, as I'd heard it was a good listen. I didn't enjoy it. It seemed that she was just reading listeners comments in between the music, with nothing coming from her.

scorpiogirly · 14/01/2024 12:10

I agree. I don't dislike her because there isn't a good reason to. But she is just so enthusiastic, way too happy and utterly boring.

CaptainMyCaptain · 14/01/2024 12:08

BeaRF75 · 14/01/2024 09:58

It is a very personal thing, who we like on the radio. I love Liza Tarbuck - she is by far the best presenter on Radio 2, and plays some brilliant music.
Whereas I couldn't abide Terry Wogan - far too full of himself (& a friend of mine worked with him, and said he never listened to anything anyone said - so rude).
But life would be dull if we all liked the same people/things.

Totally agree with you. I don't know why people liked Terry Wogan.

Dianaofthelakeofshiningwaters · 14/01/2024 10:31

Another fan here - pretty much the only time I listen to R2.

She's great.

Strugglingtodomybest · 14/01/2024 10:23

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:56

@Strugglingtodomybest I shared your feelings re the SW to SM transition. In fact SM actually makes me think SW wasn't that bad!

I know what you mean. I think Steve Wright just needed to update the afternoon show, what was doing my head in was that it was the same old thing since the 80s.

Babla · 14/01/2024 10:22

YANBU I can't listen to her

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 10:21

BitOutOfPractice · 14/01/2024 10:17

Oh good god I find her beyond irritating.

And that chuckle she does? So so fake it makes me furious.

Im genuinely astounded that people find her warm and genuine, she seems to be playing a part, acting, I find her very fake indeed.

Yes, I agree, very fake.

BitOutOfPractice · 14/01/2024 10:17

Oh good god I find her beyond irritating.

And that chuckle she does? So so fake it makes me furious.

Im genuinely astounded that people find her warm and genuine, she seems to be playing a part, acting, I find her very fake indeed.

RenoDakota · 14/01/2024 10:13

Absolutely cannot stand her on her Radio 2 show. She clearly finds herself very funny and, inexplicably, gets a lot of love on here. Dreadful forced, self-conscious 'humour'. I have always thought of her as a sort of pound shop Dawn French.

First half of Saturday on R2 is great - Tony Blackburn, Dermot, Claudia (for now), Pick of the Pops. Second half is utterly dire, with Rylan, Liza and dreadful 80s cheeseball Gary Davies. I can bear having Rylan and Gary on in the background but the Liza cringe is so severe that the radio has to go off.

BeaRF75 · 14/01/2024 09:58

It is a very personal thing, who we like on the radio. I love Liza Tarbuck - she is by far the best presenter on Radio 2, and plays some brilliant music.
Whereas I couldn't abide Terry Wogan - far too full of himself (& a friend of mine worked with him, and said he never listened to anything anyone said - so rude).
But life would be dull if we all liked the same people/things.

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:56

@Strugglingtodomybest I shared your feelings re the SW to SM transition. In fact SM actually makes me think SW wasn't that bad!

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:55

I hereby conclude that Lisa Tarbuck is indeed like Marmite.
Happy Sunday all.

Strugglingtodomybest · 14/01/2024 09:55

I like her, she makes me laugh.

To the posters who miss the old R2 presenters, I think they're all on Greatest Hits radio now! Ken Bruce seems to have just picked up his show and moved it over: same time, same quiz etc.

Talking of presenters we don't like, I was over the moon when I heard Steve Wright would no longer be on in the afternoon. Imagine my disappointment when they announced that Scott Mills would be taking his place. Scott Mills was the reason I swapped from R1 to R2 😭

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:53

Thedogscollar · 14/01/2024 09:50

You are now being deliberately obtuse.
My original comment was tongue in cheek to the OP. You came in all guns blazing with your post.
Honestly lighten up fgs it's a fairly light hearted thread about Liza Tarbuck on a Sunday morning.
Anyway @TheTecknician you don't like her I do so imo YABU 🤷 Bye all have a nice day.

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Not being obtuse.
Didn't come in 'all guns blazing', simply made a valid comment.
Twice you've made not very pleasant comments (get over yourself, lighten up), both of which probably indicate who probably needs to do those things.
Moving on...

zingally · 14/01/2024 09:53

I like her. I tend to put the radio on while I'm making the dinner. I agree that it's all a bit vacuous silly nonsense, but surely that's what Saturday teatime radio should be?

Karwomannghia · 14/01/2024 09:52

Thanks! I should really get up and go out!!

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:51

Karwomannghia · 14/01/2024 09:48

@Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter I don’t think you mean me. Just saying the PP was clearly joking. Anyway you’re clearly upset, so I apologise. Have a lovely Sunday!

I was replying to you.
I'm not upset.
You have a great Sunday too (meant genuinely, as I'm taking yours).

Thedogscollar · 14/01/2024 09:50

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:42

Your comment makes no sense and is rude for the sake of it, but I guess it is MN so.....

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You are now being deliberately obtuse.
My original comment was tongue in cheek to the OP. You came in all guns blazing with your post.
Honestly lighten up fgs it's a fairly light hearted thread about Liza Tarbuck on a Sunday morning.
Anyway @TheTecknician you don't like her I do so imo YABU 🤷 Bye all have a nice day.

Karwomannghia · 14/01/2024 09:48

@Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter I don’t think you mean me. Just saying the PP was clearly joking. Anyway you’re clearly upset, so I apologise. Have a lovely Sunday!

ssd · 14/01/2024 09:43

ODFOx · 14/01/2024 01:34

I love her. She's quite deliberately like a slightly eccentric auntie. I think she's funny and warm and kind. I wish she were my aunt or big sister, in spite of the fact she's probably younger than me. Her show is like a warm hug.

This exactly

ssd · 14/01/2024 09:42

I feel weirdly comforted listening to her, but its just by chance if im driving and shes on.

Perhapsanorhertimewouldbebetter · 14/01/2024 09:42

Thedogscollar · 14/01/2024 09:29

Dearie me have you ever heard of a tongue in cheek comment.
Talk about an over reaction.
Get over yourself.

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Your comment makes no sense and is rude for the sake of it, but I guess it is MN so.....