"Got Kneepads?"
Posted on 06/19/2004 4:38:44 PM PDT by MadIvan
Bill Clinton loses his temper with David Dimbleby during a BBC television interview to be broadcast this week when he is repeatedly quizzed about his affair with Monica Lewinsky.
The former American president, famed for his amiable disposition, becomes visibly angry and rattled, particularly when Dimbleby asks him whether his publicly declared contrition over the affair is genuine.
His outrage at the line of questioning during the 50-minute interview, to be broadcast on Panorama on Tuesday night, lasts several minutes. It is the first time that the former President has been seen to lose his temper publicly over the issue of his sexual liaisons with Ms Lewinsky.
The President initially responds to Dimbleby's questions by launching a general attack on media intrusion. When the broadcaster persists with the question of whether the politician was truly penitent, Clinton directs his anger towards Dimbleby.
The atmosphere, which was initially warm, then turns decidedly chilly. One BBC executive who has seen the interview, which took place in a New York hotel last Wednesday, said: "He is visibly angry with Dimbleby's line of questioning and some of that anger gets directed at Dimbleby himself. As outbursts go, it is not just some flash that is over in an instant. It is something substantial and sustained.
"It is memorable television which will give the public a different insight into the President's character. It will leave them wondering whether he is as contrite as he says he is about past events. Dimbleby manages to remain calm and order is eventually restored."
Mr Clinton agreed to speak to Panorama as part of the publicity campaign for his autobiography My Life.
OK. Now you've GOT to tell me what you're up to!
At a minimum, I'll be to "grab" the audio, and hopefully the video, or at least some still shots.
Definately. Hannity doesn't miss much either.
Don't forget it took a "blue dress" to corner the pr*ck. Without a DNA sample he'd still be lying!!!!!
Stinks to be such a loser, doesn't it, Slick Willie!
Of course he knows it. Why do you think he asked the question?
thanks...and #127
I was checking out the UK papers. What is this about story about babies born during failed terminations, (I take it that means abortions) being left to die?? Is there a law in the UK that protects babies born alive after abortions?
He's always been an embarrassment, why should things change now?
Ok, I need to ask. I see the ping! word in a lot of posts. What does it mean?
Bill and Hillary had sexual contact more than once???
ping!
22:35 BST (10:30pm) would be 14:35 PDT (2:30pm)....correct?
Thanks for posting this. We get the BBC on satellite but nothing else from England. Hope they have something at their website so we can watch!
Finally a member of the media that is doing his job!
The link on the FAQ page is dead, but the main page link is working in a Real Player format.
I will have to get out my shortwave radio to listen to this interview.
Don't worry I just got online I saw Drudge site already no photos YET of incident
OHHH RACK COME ON BBC World news don't fail me baby it is BBC world news that got Clinton all wild up
OH GOD got be photos UK Freepers we count on you we want photos of Clinton going postal on David Dimbeley HEY who you pick in fight Ivan
David or Clinton
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