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Jeremy Paxman’s top 5 interviews

March 26, 2015 by Rosie Crass Leave a Comment

With Jeremy Paxman back in the interviewing chair for tonight’s live separate Q&As with David Cameron and Ed Miliband, we take a look at the formidable interviewer’s most memorable moments, grilling some of the biggest names in politics.

  1. Micheal Howard

Who can forget Paxman’s most infamous interview, with the then home secretary Micheal Howard in 1997. Paxman persistently questions the politician “Did you threaten to overrule him” making for some brilliant although uncomfortable television.

  1. Tony Blair

Paxman was at his usual persistent self when interviewing Tony Blair about his funding from Richard Desmond.

  1. Chloe Smith

When George Osborne failed to defend his plans to a 3p rise in fuel duty, he sent his junior treasury minister, 30-year-old Chloe Smith, who crumbled under Paxman’s gruelling interviewing technique.

  1. Nick Griffin

The British National Party leader faced Paxman’s wrath on Newsnight in 2010.

  1. Russell Brand

Paxman’s interview with Russell Brand generated much attention in 2014, with the presenter asking “If you can’t be arsed to vote, why should we be arsed to listen to your political point of view?”

Filed Under: National, Uncategorized Tagged With: Jeremy Paxman, micheal howard, newsnight, nick griffin, russell brand, tony blair

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