Think Winter Olympics and ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, soaring feet off the ground, (on his way to 55th place out of 56 – the 56th placed jumper was disqualified) springs poetically to mind. Beyond the undeniable grace of Torvill and Dean, the ironic eagle gave Britain its defining moment at an event that… Continue reading

Last week a Conservative Party investigation found MP Aidan Burley had “caused deep offence” by organising a Nazi-themed stag party and buying an SS uniform for the groom.  Members of the group reportedly chanted: “Mein Fuhrer”, “Himmler” and “Eichmann” and toasted the Third Reich. Mr Burley, who was forced to resign as a ministerial aide,… Continue reading

On Sky News, discussing the channel’s exclusive interview with controversial French performer Dieudonne, in the wake of Nicolas Anelka’s ‘quenelle’ gesture and subsequent FA charge. Broadcast: 24/1/14 “The interview was more notable for what Dieudonne didn’t say than what he did. This was a perfect platform for him to put across his views. If he isn’t an… Continue reading

Interview with cable and web news network JN1 on how Britain views Ariel Sharon’s legacy. Broadcast 16/1/14 “Sharon fought in 1948 when Israel became a state and earned its independence and again in 1967 during the Six-Day War and 1973 during the Yom Kippur War. His desire to put Israel’s security first was not popular among some sections of… Continue reading

Discussing (in Spanish!) the life and legacy of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who died on Saturday 11 January – eight years after a stroke left him in a coma from which he never awoke. He was 85. Broadcast on Latin American news network NTN24… Continue reading

Discussing French performer Dieudonné and the right to free speech on the Sky News debate. 10/1/14. Fans of Dieudonne M’Bala M’Bala performed his trademark quenelle salute outside a theatre in Nantes after the French comic was banned from performing at the eleventh hour. As conflicting rulings by French authorities over Dieudonne M’Bala M’Bala’s act sowed… Continue reading