Boris and arsenal - a secret tryst?

[frequent]

arsenal proudly proclaims himself to be British. Did the British Foreign Secretary hint at a meeting with him earlier this month? "As I have just discovered we have more than a million who go to Thailand every year", Boris said, "where ... they get up to the most eye-popping things". I eagerly await the #BlackFrocksMatter brigade's statement on this revelation. Mind you, I've always though Pattaya to be the ideal setting for a very down-market version of Terence Rattigan's Separate Tables. At least many of its denizens can now find new places to holiday and fresh occupations, courtesy of Oxfam

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[arsenal]

[scottish-guy]

Most ironic moment of the week :

Spectacularly unaware BBC interviewer vigorously harassing Oxfam representative - "So you can't give me an assurance there are no sexual predators within your organisation?"

One of those instances when you really wanted to shout at the telly (kinda like any time Boris the Bumbling Buffoon appears)

[poshglasgow]

Most ironic moment of the week :

Spectacularly unaware BBC interviewer vigorously harassing Oxfam representative - "So you can't give me an assurance there are no sexual predators within your organisation?"

One of those instances when you really wanted to shout at the telly (kinda like any time Boris the Bumbling Buffoon appears)

I agree SG. I watched the same interview, and as the naive question was asked, I thought: what a bloody silly question. How on earth can anyone give that kind of assurance. It's like asking the Pope if he can give an assurance that every altar boys is now safe in the sacristy, or asking the the late Baden-Powell, whether he expected all boy scouts to make it through adolescence with their woggles intact!

It's like the CRB (as was) - now called the DBS - checks that teachers, and all who care for the young or vulnerable go though before being appointed to a post. All it really means is that up until that date there has been no relevant offending recorded. It offers no guarantee that the applicant is averse to improper thoughts and deeds. There are no guarantees where humanity is concerned.

[frequent]

It's like the CRB (as was) - now called the DBS - checks that teachers, and all who care for the young or vulnerable go though before being appointed to a post. All it really means is that up until that date there has been no relevant offending recorded. It offers no guarantee that the applicant is averse to improper thoughts and deeds. There are no guarantees where humanity is concerned.

It's a reporter's job to ask questions, however inconvenient the answer might be, and often how stupid the question appears. Journalism is not an occupation where Matthew 7: 3 -5 applies. Quite the opposite.

[frequent]

You mean there are sexual predators currently in the BBC?

[Patanawet]

You mean there are sexual predators currently in the BBC?

Why only the BBC --- is ITV squeaky clean? Having worked for ITV, I can answer my own question -- NO.

[scottish-guy]

Why only the BBC --- is ITV squeaky clean? Having worked for ITV, I can answer my own question -- NO.

Well, from what we and the world already knows, the BBC seem to have had almost a monopoly on employing and hiding a particular type of pervert within their ranks - but if you can point to similar cases to Jimmy Saville, Rolf Harris, and Stuart Hall (to name but 3) within ITV I'm sure you'd be performing a public service

[frequent]

Why only the BBC --- is ITV squeaky clean? Having worked for ITV, I can answer my own question -- NO.

According to the #BlackFrocksMatter branch of the Lesbian Thought Police that means you should stop watching ITV immediately. In this story in the New Yorker, it's suggested food critics should stop reviewing restaurants where there's been an accusation (not proof, accusation) of sexual harassment

[poshglasgow]

Why only the BBC --- is ITV squeaky clean? Having worked for ITV, I can answer my own question -- NO.

Well, one only has to look at a list of ITV programmes, both past and current........

The 10 Percenters (1994–1996) (Eh, what is it they say about the percentage of gay guys in society?)
The Adventures of Sir Lance-a-lot (1956–1957). I've added a couple of hyphens to throw some light on the type of adventures.
The Buccaneers (1956–1957) - 'When riding a pirate do you hang onto his buccaneers or his buccan shoulders?'
The Count of Monte Cristo (1956) "Well counting up, I'd say that my bill for a night out in Jomtein came to 4,000 baht. Off fees are a tad steep these days," said Monty.
A Country Practice (various ITV regions between 1982 and 1999). We're all familiar with the occasional defendant for whom his favoured country practice is a 'no-no'!
The Gay Cavalier (1957). "Right, lads, never mind Cromwell, who wants to see a real roundhead?"
Get a Grip (2007. "Brother Alfonso, is that a holy order or an invitation?"
Golden Balls (2007–2009)
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (ITV & ITV2 2002–present) "Why did I ever agree to meet Savile for dinner in the mortuary at Stoke Mandeville?"
Judge (G)rinder (2014–present)
Little Boy Blue (2017) Eh, no, let's not go there.
Never the Twain (1981-1991) "Are you telling me that he failed to make his 'Mark' on Tom and Huck?"
Odd Man Out (1977)
Odd One In (2010-2011)
Please Sir! (1968–1972) "Please sir, can you stop doing that?"
Police Camera Action! (ITV & ITV4 1994–2010) They've caught up with sir (above)
The Prisoner (1967–1968, remake 2009) The conclusion to the two above.
The Protectors (1972–1974) Saga of life in a Durex factory.
Queenie's Castle (1970-1972) Cafe Royale, Pattaya, (circa Ian and Robbie)!!
Rising Damp (1974-1978, repeated on ITV3) Comes to us all, dear, time for another prostate examination!
The Second Coming (2003) Show-off!
The Secret Service (1969) "In addition to booking an early morning call and the continental breakfast, would sir like to avail himself of our Secret Service?"
Splash! (2013–14) Pass the Kleenex.
Staying Alive (1996-1997) 'Use a 'johnny'
Through the Keyhole (ITV 1987–1995 & 2013–present, Sky One 1996, BBC 1997–2008) - "While you're getting your key out, watch how accurately I can ejaculate."
Torchy the (assault and) Battery Boy (1960-1961)
Ultimate Force (2002-2008, repeated on ITV4 & CBS Action) (remind you of anyone on this board)?
Upstairs, Downstairs (ITV 1971–1975; remake, BBC One 2010–2012) Featuring the Queen Mum's favourite 'but'ler, Backstairs Billy! More up than down, I hear.
The Vice (1999–2003)
Whiplash (1960–1961)
The Whole 19 Yards (2010), Not fisting, but jogging!!
The XYY Man (1976) The sequel is out next week: the KY Jellybaby.

That's it, I'm off to bed!