JA
I was thinking just the same thing.
Wow, those jaunty Daily Politics titles really don't work for sombre situations do they?
I was thinking just the same thing.
NE
Thank you. More coherently put than I'd have managed.
Her lack of political power and ceremonial role doesn't mean she's not relevant (and of course many people abroad - and some in this country don't realise her status or role)
Her lack of power doesn't mean that she's not of historical importance, nor that she has had no influence over the events of the last 60 years. I've always liked this photo as a demonstration of her place in history
The big difference between Thatcher and the Queen is the longevity. The Queen is all that anyone under retirement age remembers also of course she will probably pass away in office whereas Thatcher had been out of the public eye for over 20 years
Her lack of power doesn't mean that she's not of historical importance, nor that she has had no influence over the events of the last 60 years. I've always liked this photo as a demonstration of her place in history
The big difference between Thatcher and the Queen is the longevity. The Queen is all that anyone under retirement age remembers also of course she will probably pass away in office whereas Thatcher had been out of the public eye for over 20 years
Thank you. More coherently put than I'd have managed.
GH
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
David Dimbleby to present on BBC One - coverage starts at 9.15am next Wednesday.
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
BA
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
Dimbleby is fine. Huw Edwards would be a controversial choice, simply because of the amount of people who still complain about his style.
David Dimbleby to present on BBC One - coverage starts at 9.15am next Wednesday.
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
Dimbleby is fine. Huw Edwards would be a controversial choice, simply because of the amount of people who still complain about his style.
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itsrobert
Founding member
Dimbleby is the right choice. He's been associated with the big national occasions for decades and - above all else - he wasn't in nappies when Thatcher was PM. He'll not have to 'read up' on her premiership - he lived through it and was an active journalist at the time.
GE
thegeek
Founding member
...which is pretty much the reasons given in this Ariel article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ariel/22106297
DI
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
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David Dimbleby to present on BBC One - coverage starts at 9.15am next Wednesday.
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
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CR
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
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Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
+1
GS
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
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Gavin Scott
Founding member
Very disappointing news. The BBC really need to ditch Dimbleby. He is good at best, but not standout. They should have used this to cement the new generation with Edwards etc.
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