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.
The Kroger supermarket ad in today's newspaper advertises Clinton's book - at 40 percent off!, LOL. Coming to a produce department near you ...
Wednesday, June 23, 2004 06:35 AM Standard Time
Bill Clinton needs to get over himself.
e mail to brit hume.....
Special@Foxnews.com
Dear Brit......
RE: Clinton and Dimbleby on BBC
Lean on your colleagues at Sky News and show us the piece on Monday night.
Your FRee Republic Fans
Ivan I hear something that was David Dimberly was in line to be BBC Editor after that BBC mess back in da day about war on Iraq remember
Now after this interview I think he might be out of the running
Regards, Ivan
Former, Impeached President Clinton's book tour need not have dozens of signs, costumes, etc., in a freep.
Perhaps, four or five black-clad Freepers carrying quite large posters with the enlarged photo of Clinton playing the saxaphone with the flaming Trade Center towers behind him and "Thanks for the Legacy" scrawled at the bottom large enough to be seen on television.
This is Mia's photo; she has copyrighted it, I believe, so may need to ask permission to use it.
Those of us unable to join the freep could donate money to get professional quality posters done.
That's a posh Connecticut name - not a British name.
Regards, Ivan
Well that what I hear when BBC scandel happen when they sex up report back last year remember
David Dimbeley was in line get that gig they pass him over
Just read this on Drudge and came to FR to make sure everyone knew Mr. Liar, Liar, pants on fire was outted. Great job that it was the British press that exposed the exposer! Think I'll go have a drink to celebrate!
Just sent a request to Hume to show us the 'real passionate Bill Clinton'........
I will believe it when I see it. We were fooled once before by reports of Slick blowing his cork at the grand jury, only to be suckered when he didn't.
Perhaps, four or five black-clad Freepers carrying quite large posters with the enlarged photo of Clinton playing the saxaphone with the flaming Trade Center towers behind him and "Thanks for the Legacy" scrawled at the bottom large enough to be seen on television.
Ironically enough, he's doing a book signing on Wednesday almost right next to his legacy. That Borders just opened last year - it replaced the one in the WTC which was destroyed, thanks to his cowardice and fecklessness.
bump.
I wonder if anyone will ask him "Was Monica the only woman other than your wife you had sexual contact with during your presidency"?
Do you think he had sex with his wife???
At some time, I would say "yes." (He would have sex with a catchers mitt so why not Hillary?) Whether it occured during his eight years in office is subject to debate.
ping, too.
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