Steph's Packed Lunch

[soliloquy]

I gave it a try yesterday - for about fifteen minutes up to the first ad. break. This first part of the programme was a discussion with her guests about three news items. They all expressed the same points of view on each. Even LOOSE WOMEN ensures that the panel all express a different viewpoint on whatever they discuss. Of course, their thoughts may have been the same but it doesn't make for good television. As for Steph, I think "tries too hard" is how I would evaluate her.

[andy-hughes]

I think the powers that be have seriously overestimated Ms McGovern's popularity as a solo presenter, and this show will not sustain.

[ToraToraTora]

I can't stand the northern accent, they can't pronounce O sounds! so it's Snore not snow and shore not show!

[Bazile]

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[Bazile]

Audience figures not looking good at that date

Still perhaps she can go back to the safety of the good old beeb

[woofgang]

I think its a waste of Steph. she is good at other things but this is not her forte and the program itself is mindless pap. I gave up halfway through a program when it first started.

[AuntPollyGrey]

She is an intelligent woman .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steph_McGovern
This programme is demeaning to her intellect why she decided to do it is a mystery.

[Calibax]

Packed Lunch? Lacked Punch!
Reminds me of an amateurish version of the old BBC lunchtime magazine, "Pebble Mill at One" for those of you old enough to remember.

[woofgang]

APG. the salary....with a child to take care of, a lunchtime slot is probably much easier than early mornings.

[gingejbee]

TTT @ 11.50 "I can't stand the northern accent ...etc".
The Southern/London/Cockney/Essex accents are so beautiful and melifluous...and their diction, so perfect!

[AuntPollyGrey]

ttt // can't stand the northern accent, they can't pronounce O sounds! so it's Snore not snow and shore not show!//

There isn't a 'Northern' accent there are hundreds. Geordies don't say 'snore' instead of 'Snow' for a start off.

[woofgang]

Victoria wood said it first

[Tuvok]

Never heard of her and haven't watched it.

[pastafreak]

I like her, and yes it's a waste of her talents. But, coming from an oldie, I wonder if the shows lack of success is due to how young all the participants/guests are? I guess that's the target audience, but do they actually watch daytime telly?