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Re: interesting newcomer to Just A Minute

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James R CurryJun 7, 2014

There's no question that Jonathan Ross' and Russell Brand's actions were actions were vile. I'm going to give you a couple of quotes, though:

"I think they're really talented comedians and I think a world without Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand would be a very sad, dull place." - Georgina Baillie. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Russell_Brand_Show_prank_telephone_calls_row#Reaction_from_Georgina_Baillie )

"They've both apologised to me. They've both sent very nice letters, very nice. Which I appreciate and I shall respond to. And flowers".

"I accept all apologies but I'm not asking for them". - Andrew Sachs. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSgKLooW1LM )

I think Brand and Ross are both talented, intelligent comedians who like to be edgy, and crossed the line. "Misjudgment" is an understatement, but it's six years later and they've shown contrition. I don't believe in showing more outrage or making more out of this than the people involved with the incident have chosen to do. Ross had the option of renegotiating his contract with the BBC and was well within his rights not to; I don't think that should bar him from all further appearances.

Of course, all this is my opinion. I'm sure the pair have (rightly) lost many fans.

On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Martin McCague martingerardmccague@... [just-a-minute] <just-a-minute@...> wrote:
Oh no! How could they let this man onto a family show.
He left the BBC when his 18 million pound for three years contact wasn't extended. He wouldn't take a pay cut in spite of dragging Auntie's name through the mud. Don't let this show become an opportunity for him to come crawling back.
Why not invite Andrew Sachs on? Did they ever think of extending an invitation to him? Perhaps he's a regular listener and fan.
Have the BBC forgotten how Mr Ross left an answerphone message on Andrew Sach's home phone. I'm not a prude but this man's actions were vile. He has never properly apologised. He didn't even have the grace to resign as did Brand. He has no place on this show.
I feel sick!
Sack the producers! Seriously, the producer who made the decision to invite him on should tender their resignation. Have I made my anger plain enough?
He's scum for what he did and should be paying a price for it.
Is it any wonder that the licence fee's days are numbered. The people who work at the BBC just have no moral compass whatsoever.

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