Well done Ben Fogle.

Yes but his is negative.

I really haven't the energy to think about other people's lives.
Particularly people I've so little in common with.

I've got too many of my own issues to contend with.

I don’t watch Pers Morgan either but someone sent me a link to his interview with the awful (IMO ) Matt Hancock and I thought it was spot on.
However he is not alone in his obsession with m and H is he ?? Does he also say he’s sick of them and then discuss them endlessly?

“he is not alone in his obsession with m and H is he ?? Does he also say he’s sick of them and then discuss them endlessly?”
A bit like lots on Gransnet than

Indeed

vegansrock

“he is not alone in his obsession with m and H is he ?? Does he also say he’s sick of them and then discuss them endlessly?”
A bit like lots on Gransnet than

vegansrock

vegansrock

“he is not alone in his obsession with m and H is he ?? Does he also say he’s sick of them and then discuss them endlessly?”
A bit like lots on Gransnet than

Yes
Piers Morgan thrives on publicity. Make any kind of comment about H and M, especially an unkind one and the front page is yours

I think Piers Morgans judgement on people he knows is beyond odd. His behaviour towards Meghan is compulsive and he was the same towards Trump but in his favour rather than against him. Piers seems unable to understand that an individual liking or disliking piers is not a good indicator of character.

Have you found your own subtle way of starting a thread to make fun of GNs who like discussing the M & H débacle?
Personally I am sick of them, but I have an interest in the media - in the wider sense- so like to discuss how image can be managed. The script is constantly being rewritten. The H & M saga is also unfolding history, so if some GNs want to draw comparisons and speculate then that too is fine.

Good point Galaxy, back to the jist of the matter.

Did anyone watch Ben when he visited the animal rescue home called Puffin Croft at John O'Groats? I really enjoyed it and he certainly did because they went back for a further visit.

Is this thread about Ben Fogle or fellow posters ?

Anniebach

Is this thread about Ben Fogle or fellow posters ?

OK back to Ben.
I’ve liked Ben Fogle ever since his early appearance on Castaway 2000. He is an excellent presenter. I didn’t see him with Piers Morgan because I don’t like PM so can’t comment on that interview.

I saw him only this week in a programme about a family from London who moved to Devon to live entirely off the land. He mucked in to help and really understood and admired their way of life.
He is very personable, no airs and graces. Was his father a TV vet or something?

His father a vet, his mother an actress

Ben Fogle was on television last night Channel 5 on ‘Inside Chernobyl’. It was 35 years ago. Both fascinating and chilling to watch.

His Mother sang 'alf a sixpence with Tommy Steele. Julia Foster, I think.

I always find him a bit reckless in what he chooses to do! I wouldn't want to go inside Chernobyl or trek up dangerous mountains or sail across choppy oceans. Didn't he nearly die once from some flesh eating disease?

It's nice to see someone showing a bit of loyalty to friends, it made him slightly less vapid as a TV personality.

I didn't see the interview as I can't abide Piers Morgan. However, well done Ben Fogle for refusing to discuss a topic which would have,without doubt, further inflated the ego and self importance of PM. It's nice to see someone exhibit discretion, and not be bullied by that self important nobody.

I think shitforbrains Grandmajet,it would suit him down to the ground.

The Harry & Meghan saga will run and run. It isn't just the likes of Piers Morgan who keeps them in the public eye; They are a very contradictory couple. They say how much they value their privacy but aren't backwards in coming forwards when they want the media spotlight shining on them. Harry is like his mother in that respect. Oprah's interview is airing on Monday, although it would show some respect to his family if Harry was to postpone it until his grandfather is better. Oprah is said to be livid that Harry also spoke to James Corden and his interview will be shown before hers. She has 'lost millions' according to her. Pass the Kleenex. Next week will be wall to wall H&M (not the clothing chain!) with some unsavoury and hurtful comments if their past performances are anything to go by. I do not wish either of them any ill will but I am not interested in what they have to say on Monday. Interestingly it is also World Women's Day and a directive from them is asking for the treatment of women to improve. Perhaps Meghan could take this on board after her bullying towards 3 previous female employees has just come to light.

Timetogo2016 - I maybe a lone voice here but, I dislike the language you used when suggesting a username for piers Morgan. (11.09 today)
It’s nothing to do with my view of Morgan, more to do with dislike of foul language on line.

I’m a bit annoyed with Ben Fogle (who I usually like) for saying it was ok for dogs to chase sticks after Monty Don tried to educate people about stick throwing when his dog almost died. Was very disappointed/surprised by Ben’s comment.