Jeremy Paxman Or Amol Rajan?

[DTCwordfan]

Uni Challenge is back on a new set a well as with Amol Rajan hosting.

I prefer Jeremy, not because of familiarity, but Anol seriously needs to slow the delivery of his questions down a notch or three. I also felt that the new programme lacked the 'warmth' of the previous series.....maybe that will emerge.

Your views?

[Zacs-Master]

Jeremy had had his day. He was on the verge of incoherence with much mumbling. I liked Amol and thought he brought a bit of vitality whilst shaking off a bit of the fuddy-duddy Oxbridge image.

[brainiac]

I was rather dreading it, but thought it was okay. At least Rajan speeded things up, though not keen on him reading the questions from a strangely-shaped computer. He'll no doubt settle into it after a while.
The producer should definitely introduce a 'no hats' rule.

[roopower]

Give Amol time, I'm sure he'll settle in. Jeremy couldn't carry on, the parkinsons was taking it's toll on him.

[ladybirder]

His head just about managed to be seen over the desk. He needs a higher chair but does that mean his feet wouldn't touch the floor? I like him but he looked ridiculous.

[hellywelly4]

I must confess I wasn't looking forward to it, but was pleasantly surprised. He was encouraging to the contestants too, so fingers crossed he will settle in and be ok.

[carolegif]

I thought he spoke too quickly, but thought it was nerves. He hardly gave some of the teams the time to finish their answer before going on to the next.

[Paul22118]

Jeremy did a brilliant job for many years, but it was time to go. Amol is ambitious and a likeable guy. I could only level a few criticisms after the first show.
1. Slow down your rate of delivery.
2. Change the hideous screen cowling on the desk and change it for a sunken variety similar to the newsreaders type. It irritated my eyeline.
3. Don't be so chummy with students.

Otherwise good start.

[Zacs-Master]

I thought the chumminess was rather refreshing. Gascoigne and Paxman had a rather condescending old farts ‘lecturers’ tone which was outmoded.

[bobbinwales]

Yes ... Good starter for ten