John Major on Marr

[nutcase]

Absolutely knocking it out of the park, one of the only i've seen on the programme able to school Marr if he tries throwing in a few curveballs. Why doesn't Cameron make more of him in the current scene like Blair has been used recently by labia??? He's been there and done it.

[Gravy]

I was just thinking the same thing. A very well thought out and expertly delivered interview.

[turbobloke]

Gravy said:

I was just thinking the same thing. A very well thought out and expertly delivered interview.

With the word 'response' at the end

Intellectualising for a moment, Marr is a tt.

[chris watton]

Damn! Just got up, and I missed it!

Will it be in iPlayer?

[Eric Mc]

nutcase said:

Absolutely knocking it out of the park, one of the only i've seen on the programme able to school Marr if he tries throwing in a few curveballs. Why doesn't Cameron make more of him in the current scene like Blair has been used recently by labia??? He's been there and done it.

I THINK I agree with you - except I don;t fully understand the style of English you are using.

What does to "school" someone mean? To educate them?

[turbobloke]

Eric Mc said:

nutcase said:

Absolutely knocking it out of the park, one of the only i've seen on the programme able to school Marr if he tries throwing in a few curveballs. Why doesn't Cameron make more of him in the current scene like Blair has been used recently by labia??? He's been there and done it.

I THINK I agree with you - except I don;t fully understand the style of English you are using.

What does to "school" someone mean? To educate them?

http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/school%5Bverb%5D

[The real Apache]

turbobloke said:

Gravy said:

I was just thinking the same thing. A very well thought out and expertly delivered interview.

With the word 'response' at the end

Intellectualising for a moment, Marr is a tt.

Andrew Marr is one of the few of the current crop of self opinionated, smug, arse licking Labourites that I would happily punch in the face....repeatedly. I dunno why but his attitude really grates, I think it's because he comes across as utterly brainwashed and, seemingly, unable to think for himself yet, at the same time, able to be very excited about it

[pacman1]

nutcase said:

Absolutely knocking it out of the park, one of the only i've seen on the programme able to school Marr if he tries throwing in a few curveballs. Why doesn't Cameron make more of him in the current scene like Blair has been used recently by labia??? He's been there and done it.

From behind, over a pile of red boxes, wasn't it? Caught a dose of salmonella, I believe.

[nutcase]

The real Apache said:

turbobloke said:

Gravy said:

I was just thinking the same thing. A very well thought out and expertly delivered interview.

With the word 'response' at the end

Intellectualising for a moment, Marr is a tt.

Andrew Marr is one of the few of the current crop of self opinionated, smug, arse licking Labourites that I would happily punch in the face....repeatedly. I dunno why but his attitude really grates, I think it's because he comes across as utterly brainwashed and, seemingly, unable to think for himself yet, at the same time, able to be very excited about it

Problem is, I think people who wouldn't ordinarily watch Marr would actually think he's hugely bright and on a par with the intellect of Stephen Fry or say Jeremy Paxman (though the latter i'd like to punch in the face) when I don't think this is the case. I just loved the fact John Major was running rings round him and batting away questions easily- when in the past Marr has made things difficult and uncomfortable for even so-called high calibre guests. Not that i'd put Danny Alexander in that category- but he definitely made him look and sound awkward a few minutes earlier.

Maybe it was easier for Major because he's not answering questions on policies he's been responsible for implementing and on the side-lines?

[The real Apache]

John Major, despite his flaws is a very, very smart cookie......Marr isn't

[davepoth]

Cameron won't touch him because of the poll tax climbdown. Whatever your view on poll tax, it's an easy target for labour.

[andy43]

Not seen all of it, but Major did well. Marr isn't in the same league.
Major hasn't aged much either!
Still had the grey socks on

[Eric Mc]

turbobloke said:

Eric Mc said:

nutcase said:

Absolutely knocking it out of the park, one of the only i've seen on the programme able to school Marr if he tries throwing in a few curveballs. Why doesn't Cameron make more of him in the current scene like Blair has been used recently by labia??? He's been there and done it.

I THINK I agree with you - except I don;t fully understand the style of English you are using.

What does to "school" someone mean? To educate them?

http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/school%5Bverb%5D

Too much bother.

To "school" someone traditionally meant to "teach", "train" or "educate" a person. I was wondering if the OP was using the word in a different context which I didn't understand.

[Saddle bum]

John Major is the "nice tory" wheeled out for special occasions such as Andy Marr.

[Pupp]

[cough] Edwina [/cough]

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[Gravy]

turbobloke said:

Gravy said:

I was just thinking the same thing. A very well thought out and expertly delivered interview response.

With the word 'response' at the end

Intellectualising for a moment, Marr is a tt.

Agreed and edited to suit

[turbobloke]

Gravy said:

turbobloke said:

Gravy said:

I was just thinking the same thing. A very well thought out and expertly delivered interview response.

With the word 'response' at the end

Intellectualising for a moment, Marr is a tt.

Agreed and edited to suit

[petrolsniffer]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ww85q/The_...

For those who missed it

[Oilchange]

I've always thought Major was one of the most honest, decent men politics has ever produced. That interview said it all, 'acting in the national interest' ...

[adycav]

I was discussing this with the wife whilst watching this morning.

One hypothesis we considered is that a retired politician, without the constant need to remain 'on message', will tend to provide a far more relaxed interviewee experience.

If the individual is in possession of a degree of knowledge and experience and is able to impart this in an eloquent and articulate manner they will undoubtedly shine.

Edited by adycav on Sunday 12th December 14:44