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http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl >> News and Comment >> Clarkson and the Islington 7. http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1546955039 Message started by Burstner55 on Jan 8^th, 2019, 1:44pm

Title: Clarkson and the Islington 7.
Post by Burstner55 on Jan 8^th, 2019, 1:44pm

Never will like the bloke but I do like what he says about his former employer in today's Times (paywall).

Title: Re: Clarkson and the Islington 7.
Post by JohnW on Jan 9^th, 2019, 10:54am

So, are you going to keep those of us who don't read that paper in suspenders? [smiley=shocked.gif] [smiley=shocked.gif]

Title: Re: Clarkson and the Islington 7.
Post by Burstner55 on Jan 9^th, 2019, 5:10pm

Sorry. because of the paywall I can't cut and paste but basically what he said in some typical humour was that political correctness rules, no male should think of applying for a job, Nick Robinson's interview for QT was "a waste of petrol" and the audience (for all TV) is now comprised of seven people in Islington. Actually, a scrutiny of the Christmas viewing stats showing how few people are watching, even on timeshift, means he isn't far from the truth! I thought that with just a few exceptions the output was dismal and hardly any programme was watched in our family circle. As for Luther.....unbelievable levels of gratuitous violence leading to an early OFF !