ANOTHER BBC PRESENTER SCANDAL - Feat. Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie)

ANOTHER BBC PRESENTER SCANDAL - Feat. Tom Walker (aka Jonathan Pie)

Author: Geoff Norcott April 1, 2026 Duration: 47:26
Tom Walker returns to discuss another BBC presenter scandal as mystery surrounds the sacking of Scott Mills. We ask what the hell is going on with these presenter types? We also celebrate the long overdue changes in non-crime hate incidents and why Trump's Iran policy is like waiting for something to download. In the Patron only section we consider why bad comedy makes people more angry than bad consumer affairs programmes.  CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There’s No Bloke Without Fire’. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoff Norcott operates in a comedy world that often leans one way, but he brings a different, grounded perspective to the table. His What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott podcast is built on the idea that ordinary people have nuanced views on the social and political issues dominating the headlines. Each episode digs into those contentious topics with a blend of honesty and blunt humour, aiming for insight without unnecessary vitriol. You'll hear Geoff's own take, shaped by his experience as a right-leaning stand-up in a predominantly left-field industry, but the conversations truly come alive with guests from across the entire social and political spectrum. Regular contributors like Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Jonathan Pie, Andrew Doyle, and David Baddiel ensure no single viewpoint dominates the chat. The result is a surprisingly balanced and consistently funny exploration of what people really believe, away from the echo chambers. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid, comedic audit of modern Britain, where disagreement is allowed and laughter is the constant.
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IRAN OR I-RAN? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Had a late guest drop out, which gave me the chance to get stuck into some fairly big news stories which have broke since last week. From Trump bombing Iran's nuclear facilities to Starmer seemingly not having a view eit…
BREAKING NEWS #44 - The Fat Police One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
Bit of a smorgasbord this week as I pick up some political loose ends, including 'Big Ange' looking good at PMQS and problems with the Tory 'talent' pool. I also suggest the changes in reproductive rights might be a surp…
WHAT THE F**K ARE WE LIVING THROUGH? - with Mark Steel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:09
A cracking episode this week with Mark Steel. We discuss grooming gangs and Starmer swivelling in a constant state of U-turns. Plus we examine why this week's G7 could be the most depressing ever given global events. We…
BREAKING NEWS #43 - Rachel's Spending Splurge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:42
With a U-turn and bad jobs news on the way in, Rachel Reeves still doled out the cash (even if she made it sound like a punishment). More for defence and the NHS plus good times if you've got shares in Taylor Wimpey. But…
DO WE NEED ANOTHER THATCHER? - with Iain Dale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
Iain Dale joined this week to talk to me about his new biography on Magaret Thatcher. We discussed the biggest misconceptions about the the Iron Lady (including how left-wing she was as education secretary and might not…
A GOOD TIME TO INVADE - with Dominic Frisby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:49
WMPT favourite Dom Frisby was back on the show to discuss Starmer's big talk on defence. Do the policies match up? And should we show our kids rubbish war films? We also talk about whether the Left teasing Trump led to a…
BREAKING NEWS #42 - Starmer Vs Farage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
Lots of breaking news since Wednesday so I got my teeth into the growing beef between the PM and Nigel. We also consider Robert Jenrick going full vigilante and scoring himself a viral hit. Over in the states Donald is g…
LABOUR'S SIMMERING RIVALRIES - (includes live stand-up) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:46
I get into some of the murmurings of discontent around the Labour Party (including some gossip I heard about the chancellor!) We also look at Farage's big speech and wonder how he ended up pro-benefits. Then there's the…
BREXIT BETRAYAL OR PRAGMATIC RESET? with Rachel Fairburn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
The lovely Rachel was back on the show today for another in-person recording. We got our teeth into the big news on the EU and conclude that people will probably like the passport stuff but hate the fishing. Then there's…
BREAKING NEWS #41 - Bad Boys of the Centre-Left [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:04
So much politics since the main show I had to squeeze this out. From Gary Lineker sharing posts echoing the imagery of 1930's Germany to Keir Starmer being accused of sexism and sounding like Enoch Powell in the same wee…