Loose Women
| Loose Women | |
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 Loose Women logo |
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| Format | Talk show |
| Presented by | Andrea McLean Carol Vorderman |
| Starring | Carol McGiffin Sherrie Hewson Jane McDonald Denise Welch Lisa Maxwell Janet Street-Porter Sally Lindsay Linda Robson Shobna Gulati (See full list) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 17[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Sharon Powers |
| Producer(s) | Richard Stowe Andy Tippins Natasha Neeson |
| Editor(s) | Emily Humphries |
| Location(s) | The London Studios |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | ITV Studios (2005–) Anglia Television (2002–05) Granada Television (1999–2002) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ITV, STV, UTV |
| Original run | 6 September 1999[1] – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Loose Women is a British lunchtime television programme, first broadcast in 1999 on ITV. It consists of a panel of four women who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip. Each series typically airs from the beginning of September of one year to the start of August of the next, while also taking a break over Christmas.[2][3]
Due to a decline in ratings between January and June 2011, changes were made to the show upon the launch of its sixteenth series that September. As of 2012 the programme averages 1.1 million viewers daily which are similar numbers as of 2005.[4] Changes included a new lineup: anchor Kate Thornton and panellists Zoe Tyler[5][6] and Coleen Nolan left the show,[7] while new presenter Carol Vorderman and panellist Sally Lindsay both started on the programme.
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Panel[edit]
The panel comprises four women from various professions in the entertainment and journalism industries, including actresses, singers, authors, presenters, journalists and reporters. Although all four women are classed as presenters in the credits, one acts as the main anchor, linking to breaks and competitions and addressing the television audience.
Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha were the original presenters: Sawalha left in 2002, after the birth of her first child; Adams kept the role for the first ten series until the end of 2006, when she left to go on maternity leave. Adams was expected to return for a new series, but in August 2007 she confirmed in her newspaper column that after 7 years, she decided that she wanted to move on to other projects and would not be returning.[8]
From 2007 to 2009, the anchor job was mainly shared by Jackie Brambles and Andrea McLean who each presented for two or three days every week, as well as covering for one another's leave. Following Brambles' departure in August 2009,[9] Kate Thornton took over from her during the following month and continued to present the show in rotation with McLean until August 2011.
Following a relaunch in September 2011, the role of anchor is shared between McLean and Carol Vorderman, replacing Thornton. When one of the presenters is unable to host the show, usually the other presenter, or a guest presenter such as Ruth Langsford or Emma Willis, will cover.
The panellists also rotate throughout the week, with three of them appearing on each show. Lisa Maxwell sits next to the anchor, Carol McGiffin sits in the next seat along, and Jane McDonald sits at the far end of the panel. If these panellists do not appear their seats are usually filled by either Sally Lindsay or Shobna Gulati, Janet Street Porter and Sherrie Hewson respectively. Denise Welch and Linda Robson move around to accommodate the other panellists.
Panellists who have never appeared together include Coleen Nolan and Lisa Maxwell, because of a feud about Coleen's ex-husband Shane Ritchie, and Denise Welch and Janet Street-Porter because of personality clashes.
Presenters[edit]
Current Presenters[edit]
As of 8 March 2013, the programme's presenters are:
| Anchor | Duration | Former Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea McLean | 2007— | |
| Carol Vorderman | 2011— | Guest anchor (2010) |
| Panellist | Duration | Former Roles |
| Carol McGiffin | 2003— | Guest anchor (2003, 2007) |
| Sherrie Hewson | 2003— | Guest anchor (2003) |
| Jane McDonald | 2004–2010, 2012— | Guest panellist (2011) |
| Denise Welch | 2005— | Guest panellist (2002) |
| Guest anchor (2006, 2009, 2010, 2012) | ||
| Regular anchor (2007–2008) | ||
| Lisa Maxwell | 2009— | |
| Janet Street-Porter | 2011— | |
| Sally Lindsay | 2011— | |
| Linda Robson | 2012— | Guest panellist (2003, 2010, 2011) |
| Shobna Gulati | 2013— | Guest panelist (2010, 2012) |
Former Presenters[edit]
| Presenter | Duration as Regular Panellist | Duration as Regular Anchor | Duration as Guest Panellist | Duration as Guest Anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye Adams | 1999–2006 | |||
| Trish Adudu | 1999–2000 | |||
| Karren Brady | 1999–2000 | |||
| Pattie Coldwell | 1999–2000 | |||
| Philippa Kennedy | 1999–2000 | |||
| Ruth Langsford | 1999–2002 | 2010, 2012 | 2006 (2 episodes), 2007 (1 episode), 2009 (3 episodes), 2013 (4 episodes) | |
| Jane Moore | 1999–2002 | 2000 (4 episodes) | ||
| Nadia Sawalha | 1999–2002 | |||
| Kerry McFadden | 2003–2004 | |||
| Claire Sweeney | 2003–2005 | 2010 (6 episodes), 2012 (2 episodes) | ||
| Terri Dwyer | 2003–2006 | |||
| Josie d'Arby | 2004 | |||
| Lorna Luft | 2004 | |||
| Jenni Trent Hughes | 2004 | |||
| Jenny Powell | 2004–2005 | |||
| Coleen Nolan | 2004–2011 | 2000 (8 episodes) | ||
| Kym Marsh | 2005 | |||
| Nina Wadia | 2005–2006 | |||
| Gillian Taylforth | 2006, 2008 | 2000 (4 episodes) | ||
| Jackie Brambles | 2006–2009 | 2005 (3 episodes) | ||
| Jo Bunting | 2006–2008 | |||
| Lesley Garrett | 2006, 2009–2010 | |||
| Sheree Murphy | 2006–2007 | 2012 (1 episode) | ||
| Lynda Bellingham | 2007–2011 | |||
| Carole Malone | 2007 | 2005 (2 episodes) | ||
| Zoe Tyler | 2007–2011 | |||
| Denise Welch | 2007–2008 | 2002 (2 episodes) | 2006 (2 episodes), 2009 (4 episodes), 2010 (4 episodes), 2012 (1 episode) | |
| Kate Thornton | 2009–2011 | |||
| Cilla Black | 2010–2011 | 2009 (1 episode) | ||
| Beverley Callard | 2010 | |||
| Jenny Eclair | 2011–2012 | 2003 (1 episode) | ||
| Sarah Millican | 2011 | |||
| Bridget Rowe | 1999 (3 episodes) | |||
| Fern Britton | 2000 (4 episodes) | |||
| Sheryl Gascoigne | 2000 (3 episodes) | |||
| Julie Hesmondhalgh | 2000 (1 episode) | |||
| Sandie Shaw | 2000 (1 episode) | |||
| Anthea Turner | 2000 (1 episode) | |||
| Alison Hammond | 2002 (2 episodes), 2006 (3 episodes) | |||
| Gabby Logan | 2002 (2 episodes) | |||
| Linda Lusardi | 2002 (5 episodes) | |||
| Fiona Phillips | 2002 (8 episodes) | 2004 (2 episodes), 2005 (4 episodes), 2009 (2 episodes), 2010 (2 episodes) | ||
| Denise Robertson | 2002 (2 episodes) | |||
| Jaci Stephen | 2002 (3 episodes) | |||
| Rebecca Wheatley | 2002 (4 episodes) | |||
| Helen Adams | 2003 (2 episodes) | |||
| Susie Amy | 2003 (1 episode) | |||
| Amanda Barrie | 2003 (1 episode) | |||
| Tamara Beckwith | 2003 (1 episode) | |||
| Denise Black | 2003 (2 episodes) | |||
| Sarah Cawood | 2003 (5 episodes) | |||
| Kate Garraway | 2003 (1 episode), 2004 (2 episode) | 2003 (1 episode), 2004 (3 episodes), 2006 (4 episodes), 2009 (1 episode), 2013 (1 episode) | ||
| Trisha Goddard | 2003 (3 episodes) | |||
| Sherrie Hewson | 2003 (1 episode) | |||
| Gloria Hunniford | 2003 (2 episodes) | |||
| Carol McGiffin | 2003 (1 episode), 2007 (4 episodes) | |||
| Jayne Middlemiss | 2003 (3 episodes) | |||
| Gigi Morley | 2003 (7 episodes) | |||
| Eve Pollard | 2003 (3 episodes) | |||
| Linda Robson | 2003 (1 episodes), 2010 (1 episode), 2011 (2 episodes) | |||
| Lisa Rogers | 2003 (6 episodes) | |||
| Jacey Salles | 2003 (6 episodes) | |||
| Christine Hamilton | 2004 (2 episodes), 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Amy Lamé | 2004 (6 episodes) | |||
| Wendi Peters | 2004 (1 episode) | |||
| Jeni Barnett | 2005 (2 episodes) | |||
| Rhona Cameron | 2005 (2 episodes) | |||
| Lucy-Jo Hudson | 2005 (8 episodes) | |||
| Melanie Sykes | 2005 (2 episodes) | 2008 (1 episode), 2009 (2 episodes) | ||
| Sue Jenkins | 2006 (9 episodes) | |||
| Sarah Totty | 2006 (1 episode) | |||
| Jennifer Ellison | 2007 (2 episodes) | |||
| Michelle Gayle | 2007 (4 episodes) | |||
| Sharon Marshall | 2007 (1 episode) | |||
| Suzanne Shaw | 2007 (8 episodes) | |||
| Toyah Willcox | 2007 (1 episode) | |||
| Emma Bunton | 2008 (5 episodes) | |||
| Sinitta | 2008 (8 episodes) | |||
| Rachel Agnew | 2009 (10 episodes) | |||
| Melanie Brown | 2009 (5 episodes) | |||
| Daisy McAndrew | 2009 (1 episode) | |||
| Jodie Prenger | 2009 (2 episodes) | |||
| Penny Smith | 2009 (1 episode) | |||
| Lisa Snowdon | 2009 (1 episode) | |||
| Sue Cleaver | 2010 (1 episode) | |||
| Michelle Collins | 2010 (2 episodes) | |||
| Amanda Donohoe | 2010 (2 episodes) | |||
| Gaynor Faye | 2010 (1 episode), 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Shobna Gulati | 2010 (1 episode), 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Ulrika Johnson | 2010 (1 episode) | |||
| Jo Joyner | 2010 (2 episodes) | |||
| Beverley Knight | 2010 (6 episodes) | |||
| Jennie McAlpine | 2010 (1 episode) | |||
| Brigitte Nielsen | 2010 (1 episode) | |||
| Arlene Phillips | 2010 (9 episodes) | |||
| Carol Vorderman | 2010 (3 episodes) | |||
| Toby Anstis | 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Angie Le Mar | 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Jane McDonald | 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Tara Palmer-Tompkinson | 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Katie Price | 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Stacey Solomon | 2011 (1 episode), 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Kim Woodburn | 2011 (1 episode) | |||
| Natalie Cassidy | 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Lorraine Chase | 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Cheryl Fergison | 2012 (2 episodes) | |||
| Claire King | 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Sian Reeves | 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Debbie Rush | 2012 (1 episode) | |||
| Emma Willis | 2012 (1 episode), 2013 (6 episodes) |
Related programming[edit]
Loose @ 5.30[edit]
Loose @ 5.30 aired at 5.30pm on ITV for two weeks from 29 May 2006. This teatime spin-off of Loose Women was a slight twist on the original format; the panel was composed of both men and women for the first time.[10]
| Presenter | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kaye Adams | Co-anchor with Ted Robbins |
| Ted Robbins | Co-anchor with Kaye Adams |
| Sherrie Hewson | From 'Loose Women' |
| Jane McDonald | From 'Loose Women' |
| Carol McGiffin | From 'Loose Women' |
| Coleen Nolan | From 'Loose Women' |
| Denise Welch | From 'Loose Women' |
| Jason Gardiner | |
| Jeff Brazier |
Live Talk[edit]
Live Talk was a re-branding of Loose Women. The programme lasted two series, the first in 2000 and the second in 2001, and was co-anchored by Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha.[11]
| Presenter | Duration as Regular Panellist | Duration as Regular Anchor | Duration as Guest Panellist | Duration as Guest Anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye Adams | 1999–2000 | |||
| Kathryn Apanowicz | 2000 | |||
| Pattie Coldwell | 2000 | |||
| Anne Diamond | 2000 | 2000 (2 episodes) | ||
| Emily Symons | 2000 | |||
| Jenni Trent Hughes | 2000 | 2001 (4 episodes) | ||
| Karren Brady | 2000–2001 | |||
| Carol McGiffin | 2000–2001 | |||
| Coleen Nolan | 2000–2001 | |||
| Jenny Powell | 2000–2001 | 2000 (4 episodes) | ||
| Nadia Sawalha | 2000–2001 | 2001 (5 episodes) | ||
| Denise Black | 2001 | |||
| Sally Gunnell | 2001 | |||
| Julie Hesmondhalgh | 2001 | |||
| Kim Hughes | 2001 | |||
| Jenni Murray | 2000 (3 episodes) | |||
| Lorraine Kelly | 2000 (2 episodes) | |||
| Tracy Shaw | 2000 (2 episodes) | |||
| Julie Peasgood | 2001 (6 episodes) | |||
| Lauren Booth | 2001 (3 episodes) | |||
| Kate Garraway | 2001 (1 episode) | |||
| Sheila Hancock | 2001 (1 episode) | |||
| Heather Mills | 2001 (1 episode) | |||
| Denise Welch | 2001 (1 episode) |
On 19 November 2010, as part of Children in Need 2010, Andrea McLean, Zoe Tyler, Carol McGiffin, Sherrie Hewson and Denise Welch performed Girls Aloud's song "The Promise" as Nanas Aloud.[12]
International variations[edit]
- In the USA, The View first aired in 1997 and The Talk debuted in 2010
- In Germany, Frauenzimmer aired between 26 October 2009 and 20 November 2009. The show was cancelled due to poor ratings.[13]
- In Australia, The Circle first aired in 2010 and has a similar format. Yet, there is also cookery and makeovers, it is a popular daytime show on Network Ten.
- In France, Le Grand 8 has been aired since October 2012 on weekdays from 12h10 to 13h30 on D8 (TV channel) free digital terrestrial channel, part of Canal + group. The host, Laurence Ferrari, former anchorwoman of TF1 8h PM newscast, and 4 panelists discuss on topics such as politics, health, trends, business and culture.
Criticism and controversy[edit]
On 6 June 2008, the programme was criticised by British newspaper The Guardian as offensive and hateful to both men and women, for being sexist, and a case of feminism gone too far due to the concept of having a politically incorrect representation of an all-female cast of panellists, as well as the lecherous and patronising behaviour of the panellists.[14][15]
On 17 June 2008, comedienne Joan Rivers was a guest on the show and made an error by not realising that the show was completely live and not recorded.[16][17] She said "get ready to bleep this" before calling film star Russell Crowe a "fucking shit", which subsequently went live to the public on ITV at approximately 1pm in the afternoon. Anchor Jackie Brambles immediately apologised for Rivers' outburst as the audience laughed hysterically, and during the commercial break Rivers was asked to leave the set and not invited to come back for her final segment. A spokesperson for the show said, "Guests are always briefed that it is a live daytime show and are reminded not to swear or use inappropriate language. An editorial decision was taken that Rivers should not appear in the final part of the programme. We would like to apologise to Loose Women viewers for the inappropriate language used on today's show." Rivers, for her part, finds it all quite funny. "I said: 'I apologise.' Everyone apologised. It was hilariously funny," she says. Joan adds that this was the first time she had been removed from a TV show in 40 years and she was "thrilled".[18]
After winning the 2010 National Television Award for "Most Popular Factual Programme", Jan Moir from the Daily Mail wrote an article entitled "How was Loose Women voted best factual TV show when it is fronted by a gaggle of sexual incontinents?". The article goes on to discuss how it shows a feminist viewpoint as well as its sexual content, for example, "'I don't like a sucking noise,' said Sherrie, an observation that raised a geyser of sniggers from the smutbuckets who surrounded her. In Loose Women world, no entendre is ever left undoubled." Moir also criticised the quality of guests compared to the similar version of the show in the United States[19]
On a podcast with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, An Idiot Abroad star Karl Pilkington said he did not want viewers of shows like Loose Women to watch his show. He went on to describe the programme as "flumpf telly" which "you don't have to think about".[20]
Merchandise[edit]
In late 2008, ITV released Let Loose: The Very Best Of Loose Women, a DVD featuring highlights of Series 12 and 13. The DVD is introduced by Jackie Brambles and Coleen Nolan, with Jane McDonald and Carol McGiffin giving an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the set at The London Studios.[21] A second DVD was released in November 2009, entitled Late Night with the Loose Women. The extended programme features Andrea McLean, Sherrie Hewson, Carol McGiffin and Jane McDonald discussing raunchier topics than the television timeslot permits, and includes appearances by guests Will Mellor, Rustie Lee and Christopher Biggins.[22] A 2010 DVD release saw Carol McGiffin, Sherrie Hewson, Lisa Maxwell and Denise Welch visit New York, titled Loose Women in New York: Let Loose in the City. The DVD was released on 8 November 2010.[23]
A range of books have also been published under the brand which has expanded further with an online shop selling make-up products, champagne, personalised cups and stationery.[24]
Awards[edit]
| Date | Ceremony | Award | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2007 | TV Quick and TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Show | Won[25] |
| 19 March 2008 | Royal Television Society | Best Daytime Programme | Nominated[26] |
| 25 June 2008 | TV Quick and TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Won[27] |
| 10 March 2009 | Television and Radio Industries Club | TV Daytime Programme award | Won[28] |
| 7 September 2009 | TV Quick and TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Won[27] |
| 28 November 2009 | TV Times Awards | Favourite Programme | Won[29] |
| 20 January 2010 | National Television Awards | Most Popular Factual Programme | Won[30] |
| 6 September 2010 | TV Choice Awards | Best Daytime Programme | Won[31] |
| 26 January 2011 | National Television Awards | Topical Magazine Programme | Nominated[32] |
| 25 January 2012 | National Television Awards | Best Talkshow | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Loose Women, TV.com, 20 July 2011
- ^ Loose Women Series 13, tv.com, 20 July 2011
- ^ Loose Women Series 14, tv.com, 20 July 2011
- ^ Loose Women in ratings disaster The Sun, 20 July 2011
- ^ Kate Thornton sacked from Loose Women, New Magazine, 11 July 2011
- ^ Kate Thornton, Zoe Tyler axed from Loose Women, Colin Daniels, Digital Spy, 11 July 2011
- ^ Coleen's Leaving, itv.com, 20 July 2011
- ^ "LOOSE WOMAN: THE KAYE ADAMS COLUMN". Daily Record. 4 August 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
- ^ "Loose Women anchor Jackie Brambles quits on air". The Sun. May 6, 2009.
- ^ Loose @ 5.30, IMDB, 20 July 2011
- ^ Live Talk, IMDB, 20 July 2011
- ^ Children In Need, ITV, 20 July 2011
- ^ Frauenzimmer Wikipedia.de, 17 August 2010
- ^ Fitzsimmons, Caitlin (6 June 2008). "Is Loose Women hateful". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
- ^ Orr, Bridget (6 June 2008). "The loose cannons of daytime TV". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
- ^ Joan Rivers thrown off Loose Women for Russell Crowe outburst Media Guardian, 17 June 2008
- ^ Rivers taken off TV's Loose Women after four-letter rant at Russell Crowe Daily Mirror, 17 June 2008
- ^ Mark Coleman and Paul Revoir (18 June 2008). "Yes, I swore and I'm so ******* sorry: Joan Rivers shows no remorse for her four-letter outburst on TV's Loose Women". Mail Online.
- ^ Moir, Jan (1 February 2010). "How was Loose Women voted best factual TV show when it is fronted by a gaggle of sexual incontinents?". Mail Online. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^ Karl Pilkington: A Day in the Life iTunes
- ^ [1] Buy Let Loose play, 20 July 2011]
- ^ [2] Buy Late Night play, 20 July 2011]
- ^ Loose Women In New York Play.com, 17 August 2010
- ^ ITV Shop Results ITV, 20 July 2011
- ^ Coronation Street leads ITV Victory guardian.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- ^ Loose Women running amok dailymail.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- ^ a b TV Quick Awards itv.com, 20 July 2011
- ^ 2009 Winners tric.org.uk, 20 July 2011
- ^ All the 2009 winners whatsontv.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- ^ Loose Women hit Afterparty dailymail.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- ^ Loose Women stars live reputations dailymail.co.uk, 20 July 2011
- ^ National Television Awards Nominations in full metro.co.uk, 20 July 2011
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