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1. At 04:51 PM on 29 Jan 2007, Anne P. wrote:

   Eddie, will you at least tell us how many there are to guess?

2. At 05:05 PM on 29 Jan 2007, wrote:

   I thought they were an abstract trailer for the most annoying sound in the world feature. If you're bored of saying the web address, Eric, why not record you doing it rather than these monstrous carbuncles on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend.

3. At 05:48 PM on 29 Jan 2007, wrote:

   I like the voices (unlike others, I guess). The only one I can always pick out is VS, but that might be because I have memories of her on TV doing BP (all the initials are there to disguise the answer from anyone playing Eddies' game) :-)

4. At 05:54 PM on 29 Jan 2007, wrote:

   Is it Ghandi?

5. At 05:55 PM on 29 Jan 2007, Big Sister wrote:

   You are definitely under the weather today, Lord Mair. Have a good evening, rest up, warm bath, herbal tea, etc., etc., and we look forward to hearing you tomorrow on the radio and the 'you know what', without a care in the world or a frog in your throat.

   Big X from Big Sis

6. At 06:24 PM on 29 Jan 2007, Anne P. wrote:

   I did think I spotted Antonia Fraser once, but I'm not sure about some of the men...well I guess that could be said of many

7. At 06:28 PM on 29 Jan 2007, Gillian wrote:

   Hi everyone. Glad to see we're altogether again. FF (3) You and me both!

8. At 06:40 PM on 29 Jan 2007, Aperitif wrote:

   The first one was definitely Eddie Mair, but since then I've stopped counting.

9. At 06:47 PM on 29 Jan 2007, gossipmistress wrote:

   I think one of them is Joan Bakewell. But I do find them a bit annoying, sorry.

10. At 07:00 PM on 29 Jan 2007, wrote:

    FF I already guessed VS. I thought they were all VS! Mmm.

    Mary

11. At 07:21 PM on 29 Jan 2007, wrote:

    I'm completely ashamed to admit that I have no clue at what :
    (a) your talking about
    (b) have not listened to pm since Friday
    (c) had no access to a web
    (d) and have a bad dose of a head cold. So please put me out of my midery and tell.
    Yes the song remains in my head. 'Let's take a lifetime to say "I knew you well" - -for only time will tell us so'.
    And love may grow. For all we know.
    Cheers Bina
    

12. At 08:35 PM on 29 Jan 2007, admin annie wrote:

    I thought I heard Joan Bakewell once too. BUt they're all really irritating and a recording of Eddie, or even that nice man who does Broadcasting House these days would be better.

    Meanwhile - you know that Fig Lover? Does she?

13. At 12:33 AM on 30 Jan 2007, peterh wrote:

    They are just so annoying and I agree with ian's point about the carbuncle. What is the point? What does Eddie do when they're on? It's not as if it gives him a chance to do anything else instead. Why can't he do the trailers himself, or even read them live each time!
    Let's get rid of the irritating things now.

14. At 01:13 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Bedd Gelert wrote:

    I'm going off Fig Lover personally - she is starting to believe her own hype, and is showing worrying signs of her head disappearing somewhere which would give Jade Goody the opportunity to make one of her less lady like remarks.

    Fig - Please don't get 'lost in showbiz', to coin a much loved Radio 1 feature from olden times.

15. At 07:09 AM on 30 Jan 2007, eddie mair wrote:

    OK I will give you Val S. I did work with her briefly on a few PMs in the early 90s. But who are the others? We love having back on air some of the people who have made PM what it is. And as for their presence not giving me the chance to do anything else...see postings elsewhere about how I can frog when they're on...!

16. At 09:01 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Lee Vitout wrote:

    I think one is Arthur Mullard. Right?

17. At 09:14 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Anne P. wrote:

    Eddie, I'm afraid I agree about the annoyance factor, even if it does give you a breather which as others have pointed out could always be filled by a recording of your good self.

    So once the competition is declared over could you stop it please.

    Someone earlier spotted Timothy Bentinck aka David Archer, and definitely Joan Bakewell too.

18. At 09:16 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Big Sister wrote:

    Eddie (currently 15 going on 42):

    I was going to make the same point myself, as you often frog while on air.

    And, before I go any further, did you sleep better last night? And, if so, would you like to share you secret for a good night's sleep with the rest of us?

    Then returning to the theme of this thread, you say, rather ominously:

    "There will be a prize...."

    without further elaboration. If this prize is left-over haggis, could you follow these guidelines:

    (1) Let us know in advance so that we can find somebody in our acquaintance who will eat it, or with whom we can share it, in the event of not being haggis lovers

    (2) Be sure it has at least ten days shelf life remaining in view of (1), and also in view of the vagaries of Royal Mail.

    Alternatively, you could offer a signed photograph of you/you and the PM Team, which is likely to be more appealing.

    But please, don't offer us the unnamed substance which you drank with your haggis. My bath is already clean.

19. At 09:24 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Lee Vitout wrote:

    Or is it perhaps Derek Guyler? He was a desert rat you know. Oh yes!

20. At 09:41 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Belinda wrote:

    Mystery Voices

    1) Jade Goody
    2) Orville the Duck
    3) Stan Laurel
    4) Imelda Marcos.

    I'll take your left-over haggis any time, Edward.

21. At 09:48 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Little Miss Poppy wrote:

    Dear Big Sis: Re dogs.

    BTW Thank's for the welcome the other day.

    Personally I'm a cat woman (although without the lycra suit or figure of Halle Berry or Michelle Pfeiffer unfortunately).

    Dogs make me wheeze but cats seem to be OK despite the amount of fur that sheds off my old mog. I swear you could almost build a new cat in a week from the amount he leaves around the house.

    Can anyone tell me why the Motorway Maintenance lorry that I followed to work today (gurt big thing they usually move rocks about in) had - in foot high letters - "Do Not Push" on the back? Why would you????
    

22. At 10:05 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Eddie Mair wrote:

    Big Sis (18) I slept like a log last night. Woke up in the fireplace. Anne P - (17) TIM BENTINCK??? Come on! :o)

23. At 10:12 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Big Sister wrote:

    Little Miss Poppy:

    There are people out there who would be able to tell you how to knit a new cat from your moggie's fur. Just think of the possibillities!

24. At 10:22 AM on 30 Jan 2007, Big Sister wrote:

    Oh my word, Eddie, the old ones are always the best, aren't they?

    But glad you slept well, wherever it was.

25. At 10:31 AM on 30 Jan 2007, whisky-joe wrote:

    Eddie,

    Why not ask Tom Fleming to do you a voice recording? He's very good. The best I think.

26. At 10:37 AM on 30 Jan 2007, gossipmistress wrote:

    One of my friends once woke up with their head in the dog's basket....

27. At 10:59 AM on 30 Jan 2007, wrote:

    William Hardcastle
    Derek Cooper
    Steve Race
    Joan Bakewell
    Bob Williams
    Susannah Simons
    Valerie Singleton
    Gordon Clough

    are all ex-presenters of PM, if that's the only source that was drawn on for these 'voice-ads'. No doubt one or two have passed away by now, I haven't bothered trying to find out.

    Personally I reckon it's
    Mister Ed - the talking horse
    Skippy - the bush kangaroo
    Flipper
    Cheeta (or it may be Bubbles)
    Rin Tin Tin
    and Dick Whittington's Cat.

    Si.

28. At 01:35 PM on 30 Jan 2007, helen the volunteer wrote:

    I'm wrestling with the partial exemption VAT return from hell and desperately needed some light entertainment. Am now weeping with mirth instead of boredom after reading your comments so THANK YOU ALL!