David Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Besides, we all know the real star of QT is Dimbleby. The fella manages to kick-start interesting discussions, he remains painfully uncommitted to either side of the argument, but has a knack for keeping the conversation going. Plus, he has a cracking first name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Carbomb said: Yeah, and the Green rep will discuss the same things if the panel are asked the same questions, which is likely as it's usually the audience supplying them. What concerns them enough to want to ask Farage about it will also get them to ask Lucas about it. Who wants to hear what some pillock from the Green Party has to say about immigration? Do they even have a policy on it? There's a reason why QT when Nige is on it is pretty much just the Nige show. 3 minutes ago, Carbomb said: They also like to watch when calm, reasoned people like Caroline Lucas or Natalie Wood chop the shock-jocks and edgelords down. Heels are there to be beaten by the faces, brother. Yeah, well, the ratings seem to jump when the more controversial characters are on the panel. As mentioned, 8.3 million viewers to see Nick Griffin on the show. Why? Not because of his calm, reasonable demeanor, they tuned in to see it in the same way as folk watch an episode of Eastenders at Christmas to see some poor sod get killed off. We've entered an era of personality politics like we've never seen before. Ol' Trump on the other side of the pond, Nige doing the rounds here, little Tommy being brought into the fold with UKIP (there's a candidate for QT if ever I saw one! Get him signed up!) and Boris as PM would add another to the mix! It's pure car crash shite, but in the end who really cares? Just sit back and watch it all burn to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just now, David said: Who wants to hear what some pillock from the Green Party has to say about immigration? Do they even have a policy on it? There's a reason why QT when Nige is on it is pretty much just the Nige show. No, of course they don't have a policy on immigration. They're only a political party with a regularly-elected, popular MP. I want to hear what they have to say, especially if it means taking on that uber-cunt. It's all very well talking about not denying UKIP and their ilk a platform for free speech, but if you don't support giving a platform to people from other parties to take them to task and challenge them on their bullshit, it rings hollow. Just now, David said: Yeah, well, the ratings seem to jump when the more controversial characters are on the panel. As mentioned, 8.3 million viewers to see Nick Griffin on the show. Why? Not because of his calm, reasonable demeanor, they tuned in to see it in the same way as folk watch an episode of Eastenders at Christmas to see some poor sod get killed off. We've entered an era of personality politics like we've never seen before. Ol' Trump on the other side of the pond, Nige doing the rounds here, little Tommy being brought into the fold with UKIP (there's a candidate for QT if ever I saw one! Get him signed up!) and Boris as PM would add another to the mix! It's pure car crash shite, but in the end who really cares? Just sit back and watch it all burn to the ground. We have seen this before, too many times. It's all a bad, bad joke, and it wasn't funny the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted December 5, 2018 Moderators Share Posted December 5, 2018 22 minutes ago, Carbomb said: Natalie Wood Leanne Wood. Natalie Wood is an olden days actress. And she's not Plaid leader anymore, it's Adam Price. But he's a decent orator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, PowerButchi said: Natalie Wood is an olden days actress Could she have led them through political choppy waters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 They'd have heaved her overboard the first chance they got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 She was always a dead woman Walken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fog Dude Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I'm guessing now might not be a good time to remind everybody that David Dimbleby will be presenting his last edition of Question Time a week tomorrow. Don't think they've announced his replacement yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just now, Fog Dude said: I'm guessing now might not be a good time to remind everybody that David Dimbleby will be presenting his last edition of Question Time a week tomorrow. Don't think they've announced his replacement yet. Piers Morgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Fog Dude said: I'm guessing now might not be a good time to remind everybody that David Dimbleby will be presenting his last edition of Question Time a week tomorrow. Don't think they've announced his replacement yet. It's one of the BBC newsreaders, isn't it? I forget which one now... Edit: yeah, Fiona Bruce. According to reports though, so no official announcement yet. Edited December 5, 2018 by PunkStep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Fiona Bruce I think? Typical BBC appointing a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 44 minutes ago, PowerButchi said: Leanne Wood. Natalie Wood is an olden days actress. And she's not Plaid leader anymore, it's Adam Price. But he's a decent orator. Agh, yes. I'd somehow conflated her with Natalie Bennett. Didn't know about Adam Price. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted December 5, 2018 Author Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 Think you had a brainstorm there, Carbomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Gus Mears Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 The only thing you need to know about Adam Price is the WWE Desire video Plaid did for him when he was elected leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted December 5, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted December 5, 2018 Following on from Matthew Champion's comment, it looks like a show you'd watch Gus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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