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To ask if you like Jeremy Vine?

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ArtfulSwan · 09/10/2024 15:20

I’ve been hearing a lot about Jeremy Vine lately, and I’m curious - do people actually like his style of presenting? I find he can be quite polarising, with some loving him and others not so much. AIBU to ask what others think about him and why?

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Mumteedum · 09/10/2024 18:28

Hahaha.... he's a patronising nob. My dear departed Dad used to say that he was thick as two short planks too but thought he was clever 🙈

PutOnYourRedShoesAndLetsDance · 09/10/2024 18:27

Yes l like him. .. and his radio 2 show.

goodluckbinbin · 09/10/2024 18:27

he’s the worst! But I often can’t be bothered to switch over…

ThePoshUns · 09/10/2024 18:26

He's awful. Cannot bear him or the idiots that ring into his show.

coldcallerbaiter · 09/10/2024 18:24

Wishingplenty · 09/10/2024 17:37

I think he has a somewhat endearing personality, a bit like a bumbling buffoon that is a bit awkward!

I think he is a genuine guy.

Ameliasvocalfry · 09/10/2024 18:18

derxa · 09/10/2024 16:26

You’re right. Storm is equally annoying in that regard. ‘Eat less meat to save the planet’. Oh wheesht hen

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I cannot stand Storm's interviewing style, so argumentative - and the look of outrage on her face if anyone dares to disagree with her sanctimonious points of view.

Wishingplenty · 09/10/2024 17:37

I think he has a somewhat endearing personality, a bit like a bumbling buffoon that is a bit awkward!

ShellFace · 09/10/2024 17:31

I like JV. I used to listen to Radio 2 all day long on weekdays but now JV is the only programme I like. Occasionally, I think he's not listening properly to his guests but otherwise, I enjoy the chat, the debate, the range of topics, and his daftness.

TooBigForMyBoots · 09/10/2024 17:28

I like him less than I used to @ArtfulSwan. He's OK enough, but more dumbed down and less witty than I thought he was.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 09/10/2024 17:23

Not sure whether to pick YANBU or YABU, but I can't stand the bloke.

He is an obnoxious, opinionated, arrogant twat IMO. He screamed at a woman live on TV who said she had voted for LEAVE in the Brexit poll, and he is obsessed with insinuating that cyclists can do no wrong. EVER. Also, he is an annoying champagne socialist ...

(Re; the 'Brexit woman,' whatever you may think of Brexit, this woman didn't not deserve the hysterical rant, and bashing she got from Jeremy Vine - live on TV.)

Loathsome, irksome little oik he is.

OhshutupSimonyounobhead · 09/10/2024 17:23

Yes I always like to listen to him on radio 2. I don't think he comes over in the way described here

bracemyselfagain · 09/10/2024 17:19

Nope! Total knob!

Never thought I'd say it ... but I'll take Matthew Wright (The Wright Stuff) any bloody day.

Downplayit · 09/10/2024 17:18

Can't bear him! His views are the result of an over-privileged background and it's a shame he is given such a strong platform for them.

Klippityklopp · 09/10/2024 17:15

Absolutely not. Watched a very early episode where he was fawning over Roxanne Pallet when she came out of CBB after trying to ruin a man's life and was disgusted at the way he was with her, it actually came across as quite creepy the way he was with her.

Proved he is in no way a professional presenter

User100000000000000000001 · 09/10/2024 17:11

I had this conversation this morning with my friend at work! He's a total knob, can't stand him..but the discussions are so interesting I usually have him on...every day 😄.

I hate when he plays devil's advocate and says something just completely ridiculous that would never happen or no one could possibly think!

MonCoeur · 09/10/2024 17:11

TheHangingGardensOfBasildon · 09/10/2024 17:00

I presume NC must have changed dramatically since his days on The Big Questions on Sunday mornings on BBC1, then.

It was a 'traditional' Sunday show, based around discussing faith and moral issues, but he would frequently mock and belittle any guests of a religious persuasion - however calmly and respectfully they put their personal perspective across - if he happened not to share their opinions or beliefs.

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Yes, I remember that show and yes, he does seem to be much better these days! That said I only tune in occasionally as it’s not really my thing.

LorettyTen · 09/10/2024 17:08

Can't stand him, but he loves himself so much it doesn't matter if nobody else does

NPET · 09/10/2024 17:07

He's just another entitled middle class man.

vincettenoir · 09/10/2024 17:07

I like him but I don’t think his C5 show or his R2 show are great vehicles for him. I mean neither of them are good shows, which is probably key to it. I preferred him on Eggheads.

TheHangingGardensOfBasildon · 09/10/2024 17:06

Paddy is brilliant when he stands in for Jezza; as is Tina (and as was Vanessa).

Often, TV/radio shows are a bit disappointing when the main presenter is on holiday and you get a replacement, but not a bit of it with those two.

Mylittlepea · 09/10/2024 17:06

Nope, can’t bear him. Have to turn the radio off when he comes on.

Tooty78 · 09/10/2024 17:05

Cannot stand him, but his brother is one of my favourite comedians😄

ScrambledSmegs · 09/10/2024 17:05

No I don't like his style of presenting so I don't listen to him. No real opinion on him as a person though.

Allfur · 09/10/2024 17:04

OneBadKitty · 09/10/2024 16:57

Jeremy Vine is what the Daily mail would be like if it was a Radio Programme.

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Except they hate him, they hate anyone who stands up for cyclists

babyzoomer · 09/10/2024 17:01

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