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AIBU to find Liza Tarbuck annoying ?

189 replies

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?

OP posts:
Greenpolkadot · 13/01/2024 21:35

Listened to her in Claire in the Community...she was really funny

Wytchy · 13/01/2024 21:38

TheTecknician · 13/01/2024 21:20

@TinyRebel I cannot bear Alan Carr. He squeezes every last ounce out of the camp card.

Ah I love Alan. He makes me laugh and he seems so warm.

AloeNora · 13/01/2024 21:38

We love her. It’s such a comforting show. Love listening on journeys and when snuggled up at home for the evening.

elgreco · 13/01/2024 21:39

He was one of the best ever taskmaster contestants.

elgreco · 13/01/2024 21:39

She

doubleshotcappuccino · 13/01/2024 21:40

She's hilarious - listen to her on catch up

Ukholidaysaregreat · 13/01/2024 21:42

OMG! I love Liza Tarbuck ! Proper look forward to her show every week! Hilarious and feel good.

Nitgel · 13/01/2024 21:44

I like her show too, funny. Makes me laugh out loud. Bonkers

Cotswoldbee · 13/01/2024 21:45

She is a goddess with a wicked witt.
Absolutely love her. 😂

Stigsmother · 13/01/2024 21:49

Absolutely love Liza Tarbuck, she was my favourite Taskmaster contestant ever, and her show us the best thing on Radio 2. Would love to be her mate 😊

DarkDarkNight · 13/01/2024 21:50

Oh no, I love Liza Tarbuck. Always have from Watching like the poster above. I think she’s really warm and witty.

Squidthing · 13/01/2024 21:52

I absolutely adore her - clever, hilariously funny and warm.

VickyEadieofThigh · 13/01/2024 21:53

I cannot BEAR her on that radio show. She makes me grind my teeth with cringe and frustration.

LoreleiG · 13/01/2024 21:53

I can’t listen to her show either. I am sure she is a lovely person and maybe I would love her on the TV. I dislike disliking DJs for no apparent reason but some I just can’t do, including most of Saturday Radio 2.

BringMeTea · 13/01/2024 21:58

I think she's great.

allaloneandlost · 13/01/2024 22:06

I listen every week as have nobody to talk to. It's like having a friend. Warm, funny and eccentric. Very gentle as well with different music and a good mix. I like Gary Davies afterwards.

I miss Ken Bruce, Paul O'Grady and Terry Wogan. The music on Radio 2 is mostly modern. Hard to follow now.

Spookymormonhelldream · 13/01/2024 22:10

I was thinking the same OP! Turned on R2 in the car earlier and had to turn her off. She thinks she is funny. She is not. Far too pleased with herself and not that clever.

Justleaveitblankthen · 13/01/2024 22:18

Yep. Completely agree. Can't listen to her at all. Not even for a few seconds.
Not keen on Elaine Paige either who is so nasally.

Sarah Cox is OK, but does far too many "shout outs" and phone chats with boring surbubian folk.

I miss Terry Wogan!

Shimmyshimmycocobop · 13/01/2024 22:22

allaloneandlost · 13/01/2024 22:06

I listen every week as have nobody to talk to. It's like having a friend. Warm, funny and eccentric. Very gentle as well with different music and a good mix. I like Gary Davies afterwards.

I miss Ken Bruce, Paul O'Grady and Terry Wogan. The music on Radio 2 is mostly modern. Hard to follow now.

I miss all these presenters too, especially Terry. Also used to like Simon Mayo and Graham Norton, now only Liza worth listening to.
Like pp I also wish she were a mate of mine.

Littlewhitecat · 13/01/2024 22:22

Only show i listen to on Radio 2 - love her. Wish she'd move to 6 Music or Radio 4 so i could permanently banish Radio 2 to the rubbish heap

SENwoes · 13/01/2024 22:30

God yes. She makes me feel so stabby.

Fairtomidd · 13/01/2024 22:34

I haven’t listened to her radio show but saw her on taskmaster and she was a delight.

RubySundayy · 13/01/2024 22:37

Going against the grain here - I hated her on Taskmaster.

PorpoiseWithPurpose · 13/01/2024 22:37

Out of all the DJs on radio 2 she plays the BEST MUSIC.

i love listening to her curated music selections while cooking On a Saturday night.

she’s bonkers. Yes. But her music taste is impeccable.

lljkk · 13/01/2024 22:44

Simon Mayo is on commercial radio... Greatest Hits?
Andrew Marr is on Classic FM.

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