The Anonymous Widower

Nick Griffin on Question Time

I’m actually quite looking forward to Nick Griffin appearing on BBC Question Time.

I should say that this is not because I support his politics in any way at all.  In fact, my father always claimed he caught one of Nick Griffin’s predecessors, Oswald Mosley, with a tomato at the Battle of Cable Street. Interestingly, my father was not of the left, but had voted Conservative most of his life and sat happily at the left of that party.  But he was of Jewish ancestry and Mosley’s march was all about baiting the Jews.

So why do I want to see him appear?

There is nothing better than to see someone odious taken apart in a totally humane way.  Especially, if it would not be the way they would deal with their critics.

I can remember the great Bernard Levin‘s interviews on That Was The Week That Was. Griffin would just be an hor’s d’oeuvre for Bernard. I also watched David Frost demolish the evil Emil Savundra, one of the first crooks to be destroyed by television.

If I have a doubt about Griffin appearing on Question Time, it is will the calibre of the other panelists be in the same class as Levin and Frost.

So who will be appearing with Griffin?

Jack Straw, Labour – Very much a worthy guy, but is the Justice Secretary the right man from that party?  Perhaps John Prescott would be a better choice, as he is more combative and would rightfully claim to represent the same people that Griffin says he does. I should say that I’m not a fan of Prescott, but at least he is someone who would be entertaining on a long flight.  A point to make about Jack Straw is that his great-grandfather was a Jewish immigrant.  I wonder if this will get brought up on the programme.

Baroness Warsi, Conservative – She is of Pakistani origin although she was born in Yorkshire. She is also on record as saying, “People who back the BNP, criticised for its racist and homophobic agenda, may even have a point. They have some very legitimate views.” I doubt that this will not be brought up.

Chris Huhne, Lib Dem – He will be interesting, as he is a good debater and his pro-Europe views will be attacked by Griffin.

Bonnie Greer, Playwright – Another good choice and someone who will bring some fire to the discussion.

I shall be watching.

October 22, 2009 - Posted by AnonW | News | Entertainment, Politics