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Paxman's last Newsnight tonight

Wed 18 June (June 2014)

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Stuart
David posted:
Why that choice of music though? Is it a reference to something that I am missing?

Even Paxo looked confused.

I'm guessing, like me, you are only just getting round to watching it . .

I think he looked bemused, and then rather amused at their choice.

The music is played out in the studio, so it was obvious that "I'd like to build the world a dream" was a cheery antipathy to Paxo's normal view on life as displayed during the last 25 years.

I thought it was an inspired choice by the production team! Very Happy
VM
VMPhil
I actually watched it last night in passing, I haven't sat down to properly watch it yet so I could have interpreted his looks incorrectly!
DA
davidhorman
But Howard did finally answer the question: he said "yes"


He pronounced it in a very odd way, then...
ST
Stuart
I actually watched it last night in passing, I haven't sat down to properly watch it yet so I could have interpreted his looks incorrectly!

There was a roll of the eyes, a sneer, and then perhaps a smirk as his papers were tossed back on to the table (and some unheard words seen mouthed as the lights faded). Thumbs up

I must reload my capture software . .
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Stuart
But Howard did finally answer the question: he said "yes"


He pronounced it in a very odd way, then...

My correction: he said "No"

But he wouldn't give a "Yes/No" answer at the time.
WW
WW Update
The music is played out in the studio, so it was obvious that "I'd like to build the world a dream" was a cheery antipathy to Paxo's normal view on life as displayed during the last 25 years.


Here are the exact lyrics:

I'd like to build a world a home
and furnish it with love.
Grow apple trees and honey bees
and snow white turtle doves.

(New Seekers: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing)


This was a nicely ironic use of the song!

BTW, the song was famously adapted for this 1971 Coca-Cola commercial:

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