Maybe we should start a list of women that we genuinely like?

[kittya]

For their brains, talent and looks? Just to counteract of increasing list of women that put our backs up? For me I would say Jo Whiley she's bright, attractive and looks great for a mum of four at 45. I love her! (Now I know someone is probably going to put her in our other list!)

[hellymelly]

Oh yes I love Maxine Peak too.I'm enjoying this list,so many brilliant women.

[extremelychocolateymilkroll]

Clare Balding
Jane Garvey
Fi Glover
Mariella Frostrup
Claudia Winkelman
Joan Bakewell
Anna Maxwell Martin
Annie Lennox
Fern Britton

[Tigerbomb]

Julie Walters
Helen Mirren
Dawn French

[HelloOutThere]

Fearne Cotton

Miranda Hart (big love)

Sarah Beanie

Victoria Beckham

[ScousyFogarty]

Mariella Frostrop Joan bakewell, Green MP for Brighton, Mrs Ed Balls, Greer G, Gabby Logan (with reservations) Shirley williams (when she was Labour) Julie Burchill, Libby Purves..The women at my local libary.

[Meglet]

Dolly Parton
Pink
M.I.A
JK Rowling
Jo Brand

[comeandseetallulah]

I agree with most of these, but for those who mention Camilla P-B would you also add Diana to your lists if she was still alive? Am really in awe of her re-invention (not a fan of either tbh)

[bubaluchy]

Emma Thompson she seems so compassionate and intelligent

[chipstick10]

Im shocked and gobsmacked at the most of the names on this list. . Yuk.