James O'Brien grills Former Speaker John Bercow | Full Disclosure

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  • @tommac5411
    @tommac5411 3 роки тому +56

    Fantastic interview. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

  • @vincenttaber8497
    @vincenttaber8497 2 роки тому +30

    Compelling interview.... Intelligent questioning and honest, articulate answers.... Great radio.

  • @Longshanks1690
    @Longshanks1690 4 роки тому +96

    GRILLS?! 😂😂😂
    I don’t think two elitists whinging about how everyone on the “Far Right” is mean to them counts as some hard hitting interview, lol.

    • @xzenderx
      @xzenderx 4 роки тому +14

      It is however, a perfect example of what an echo chamber is.

    • @mrelba9176
      @mrelba9176 3 роки тому +1

      I know it's hard to look into a mirror.

    • @mrelba9176
      @mrelba9176 3 роки тому +2

      @@xzenderx Not really. I mean, James' radio show is LITERALLY him inviting people to disagree with him, hahaha!

    • @xzenderx
      @xzenderx 3 роки тому +1

      @@mrelba9176 You're over thinking my comment.
      This isn't a claim that every single guest or interview is an example of an echo chamber.
      Just this...
      "I don’t think two elitists whinging about how everyone on the “Far Right” is mean to them counts as some hard hitting interview, lol."

    • @jeremygough1387
      @jeremygough1387 3 роки тому +4

      You've named yourself after a King and mention privilege?

  • @HelenaMikas
    @HelenaMikas 3 роки тому +41

    Oh Mr Bercow your country needs you .... Terrific listening to a man who listens and answers :)

  • @wot4922
    @wot4922 2 роки тому +12

    To repeat the usual comments...only recommended by UA-cam now. What an absolutely fascinating man. One can't help but be drawn in by these distinguished gentlemen. A bringing together of two very insightful men. Excellent.

  • @DjTiesticles
    @DjTiesticles 4 роки тому +49

    I've seen raw chicken that has been grilled more than Bercow was in this interview

  • @imbwildrd3693
    @imbwildrd3693 3 роки тому +33

    As an American, I am officially adopting Bercow's "swivel-minded" adjective into my lexicon.

  • @englishpatriot6051
    @englishpatriot6051 4 роки тому +74

    This is just awful from LBC. O'Brien has to go.

    • @axelwitsel4258
      @axelwitsel4258 4 роки тому +14

      James is a wonderful presenter.

    • @englishpatriot6051
      @englishpatriot6051 4 роки тому +3

      @@axelwitsel4258 Hilarious.

    • @ffotograffydd
      @ffotograffydd 2 роки тому +3

      They aren’t going to get rid of James O’Brien, he’s their most popular presenter! 😂

  • @annirvinetaylor1376
    @annirvinetaylor1376 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you a great interview John a strong and caring person.

  • @willgibbons1733
    @willgibbons1733 4 роки тому +69

    I just popped into comment.
    Two of the most dispised men in Britain.

    • @willgibbons1733
      @willgibbons1733 4 роки тому +4

      @TittyTwister yeah I'd say so. That's probably why he's so bitter towards brexiteers.

    • @willgibbons1733
      @willgibbons1733 4 роки тому +3

      @TittyTwisterwell he is definately provocative so that must get some publicity for lbc.

    • @rrp6405
      @rrp6405 4 роки тому +4

      and boring

    • @thesheepman220
      @thesheepman220 4 роки тому +3

      Will Gibbons you mean Gollum on his soap box , and the poison dwarf why are my wife and cousin so friendly it’s perfectly innocent, honestly 😂

    • @simonheaney8721
      @simonheaney8721 4 роки тому

      Tennis failed because he wasn't tall enough to get it over the net ?😆

  • @vicsams4431
    @vicsams4431 2 роки тому +73

    My admiration for James O'Brien and John Bercow, has only increased. Wow ! Finally, a politician that actually answers questions and does not just give pre-prepared statements. John Bercow actually, going back to answer questions, to ensure EVERY question was answered. Very impressive, indeed. A man with integrity. No wonder he has enemies. Few others can look him in the eye.

    • @JohnJones-wo1bc
      @JohnJones-wo1bc 2 роки тому +4

      Bet you feel a bit silly now!

    • @vicsams4431
      @vicsams4431 2 роки тому +9

      @@JohnJones-wo1bc Not at all. We can only speak as we find. I always found John Bercow most amenable. He is almost singularly the only politician that ever answered my correspondence. Even my own MP can't be bothered to do that.

    • @castlelord8995
      @castlelord8995 2 роки тому +3

      I have no problem saying I still admire this speaker. No he wasn't perfect but the modernization of the speaker role he accomplished and his ability to answer and not duck questions is refreshing

    • @thomaseaves7567
      @thomaseaves7567 Рік тому

      Except the matter of his wife, who allegedly demeaned him, to his total delight…..🫤🫤🫤🫤🤔

    • @vicsams4431
      @vicsams4431 Рік тому

      Bercow did make a statement on his wife in the House of commons. This is a matter of public record.

  • @barthandelus8340
    @barthandelus8340 2 роки тому +22

    Great interview. His impression of Maggie T was hilarious!!! 04:55

  • @AtliJarlMartin
    @AtliJarlMartin 2 роки тому +14

    I absolutely adore John Bercow. His English is perhaps the best I've ever heard. Such a phenomenal speaker!

  • @jimcricket8128
    @jimcricket8128 3 роки тому +7

    As an American, I know guy as the Order!!! Order!!! Guy. Wish our house and senate were as entertaining to watch as your Parliament.

    • @rvdxpress
      @rvdxpress 7 місяців тому

      That’s the only thing I know about him as well, the way he delivers “ORDER!” is next level. And I agree, Parliament sessions seem more like slam battles.

  • @johnsykes9623
    @johnsykes9623 3 роки тому +65

    What a refreshing interview. John seems a very human person. How we miss him now!

    • @williampatrickfagan7590
      @williampatrickfagan7590 2 роки тому +1

      Bay missed.

    • @lawrencew3703
      @lawrencew3703 2 роки тому +5

      Do you like bullies

    • @pollutionhead
      @pollutionhead 2 роки тому +3

      Really? Have you not read the many accusations of his bullying and which he refutes with "there's no video evidence of that" .. i guess all accusers are liars. I was really beginning to like James's strong interview style, however he is a patsy here!

    • @nickdyer6603
      @nickdyer6603 2 роки тому +2

      Two rejects !!

  • @redmidnightruby551
    @redmidnightruby551 Рік тому +3

    This was an amazing Disclosure, the former speaker has astounding experience.

  • @benjaminmee3751
    @benjaminmee3751 4 роки тому +35

    James: Oh thank you for delay brexit for as long as you did.
    John: oh yes of course.
    James: and here’s that unrelated suitcase of money I owe you.
    John: ah thank you very much.

  • @ronpeel1878
    @ronpeel1878 2 роки тому +24

    He is loving every minute being able to talk about himself.

  • @shaunport6744
    @shaunport6744 2 роки тому +4

    James one of your best interviews ever and John bercow what a lovely man

  • @miamimedusa6317
    @miamimedusa6317 2 роки тому +14

    Great interview, love them both 👏 👍 ❤️

  • @roberttaylor5841
    @roberttaylor5841 2 роки тому +12

    Changed my mind about Mr. Bercow in a positive way, apart from the Tory bit.

    • @HectorLow
      @HectorLow 2 роки тому

      Weird innit. It seems he should be left wing.

    • @louiseemery9478
      @louiseemery9478 2 роки тому +2

      He defected, he’s labour now. A much missed speaker & thoroughly eloquent gentleman. Hoyle can’t hold a candle to him.

    • @WasabiDreams
      @WasabiDreams 4 місяці тому +1

      @@louiseemery9478 i agree Hoyle does nothing for me as speaker of the house

  • @lymancopps5957
    @lymancopps5957 4 роки тому +25

    I wouldn't have Bercow in my yard as a garden gnome.

  • @100roberthenry
    @100roberthenry 4 роки тому +28

    Lefty on lefty action again.....no thanks, just came to dislike.

  • @Lix198606
    @Lix198606 2 роки тому +17

    I love John Bercow, what a character

  • @johnphillips2867
    @johnphillips2867 2 роки тому +3

    Grills ?????? You mean flirts with

  • @mohamedfarah1053
    @mohamedfarah1053 5 місяців тому

    I admire his very careful use of language
    He is extremely eloquent and intelligent.
    I followed his interactions with parliamentarians with great pleasure. He was robust and fit for the position of House speaker.

  • @dickyhood
    @dickyhood 2 роки тому +1

    Aah how sweet. James O'Brien has met his hero, it would seem and become rather captivated by Mr Bercow. I will though wait for another time, when John Bercow is asked some proper questions.

  • @slumdogjay
    @slumdogjay 2 роки тому +3

    Great discussion.

  • @paulcai9paulcai923
    @paulcai9paulcai923 4 роки тому +18

    OMG feel sick at the sight of these two muppets. Enough is enough can’t listen to them

  • @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR
    @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR 4 роки тому +70

    Just clicked on to dislike this one. Nothing he has to say interests me at all, bye !

  • @anniemacdonald1267
    @anniemacdonald1267 2 роки тому +1

    Great interview. I don't agree with John Berkows politics but he seems a very nice man.

  • @dr.engineering201
    @dr.engineering201 4 роки тому +12

    Brilliant interview, Get me on next!

    • @marknash4442
      @marknash4442 4 роки тому +3

      If you are the real thing, then yes, you should go on. Then there would be three cvnts in a room that we could all ignore

    • @mrelba9176
      @mrelba9176 3 роки тому

      Lol!

  • @r8chlletters
    @r8chlletters 2 роки тому +3

    John Bercow 🤍 what a treat

  • @betamaleliberal3954
    @betamaleliberal3954 4 роки тому +35

    James O’Brien has the look of a man whose entire world view is crumbling around him.

    • @libelle8124
      @libelle8124 4 роки тому +3

      Is that why he seems to try to find something to eat between his toes all the time?

    • @JohnAdams-kc8wx
      @JohnAdams-kc8wx 2 роки тому

      @@libelle8124 😂😂😂

  • @fraserwebster8761
    @fraserwebster8761 2 роки тому +25

    That moment at 11:58 when he says "why can't we all just live happily together?" really cut me deep. You can still see the childhood glint, and subsequent pain in his eyes when he says that. We've all got deep-lying emotions that can come to the surface at any time.

  • @sisenor4091
    @sisenor4091 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent!

  • @fabster1378
    @fabster1378 Рік тому

    An excellent Interview!

  • @johnanthonyfingleton2954
    @johnanthonyfingleton2954 4 роки тому +6

    The best Speaker the House has ever had in the modern age.....history will prove this against all the small minded detractors and bigots.

    • @johnking5174
      @johnking5174 4 роки тому

      I am sorry, Betty Boothroyd was the best speaker the house ever had in the modern age in my opinion

    • @nickp.2169
      @nickp.2169 2 роки тому

      Betty Boothroyd...that is one of the most British sounding names I have ever heard

    • @Vince-l4k
      @Vince-l4k Місяць тому

      I went to woodside pk north Finchley, but not the posh grammer but the state one, same teachers though, very stuck in a time warp

  • @Tomara632
    @Tomara632 3 роки тому +8

    More James with John please....both interesting men... Don't have to watch them individually then.

  • @aircraftlinemtcliving6392
    @aircraftlinemtcliving6392 3 роки тому +2

    Great episodes mate!

  • @richarddraxlbeck489
    @richarddraxlbeck489 2 роки тому +3

    Legend!

  • @hayley7090
    @hayley7090 3 роки тому +38

    Love John Bercow. He is much missed as Speaker.

  • @LordSandwichII
    @LordSandwichII 2 роки тому +3

    The Thatcher impression was so on point! 😂

  • @japphan
    @japphan Рік тому

    Order!

  • @lfcbarney
    @lfcbarney Рік тому

    True diamond

  • @Frederique41
    @Frederique41 2 роки тому +3

    Public speaking and politics are two different things, by the way !

  • @lokischildren8714
    @lokischildren8714 2 роки тому +10

    James should do more interviews like this

  • @Hypermarlin
    @Hypermarlin 4 роки тому +29

    Added a dislike and left. Seriously, who's got 40 minutes to listen to this?

    • @benfearfield57
      @benfearfield57 4 роки тому +4

      Hypermarlin Some people have the capacity to listen to opinions they may disagree with and then make an informed decision to like or dislike the content. It’s seems odd to me that anyone would publicly declare wasting their time to click onto the video, just to register a dislike.

    • @Hypermarlin
      @Hypermarlin 4 роки тому +2

      @@benfearfield57 I have the capacity to make an informed decision, but I don't have 40 minutes.

    • @benfearfield57
      @benfearfield57 4 роки тому +3

      Hypermarlin No one is saying you should listen to this in one 40 min chunk, and while I wholly respect you right to express an opinion, I just personally question your credibility of that opinion when you’ve just “added a dislike and (apparently) left.” It leaves little to debate.

    • @MrWoodii
      @MrWoodii 3 роки тому

      @@Hypermarlin Then why are you here then?

  • @brianocallaghan7172
    @brianocallaghan7172 Рік тому

    i can well imagine this man has his detractors but he must be given enormous credit for his intellectual honesty and his sense of urgency when it comes to being seen as having integrity and indeed his clarity of thaught. very likely we are fortunate that the majority of folk have perhaps a more easy going sense of values and convictions but Bercow stands out for his zeal and his egalitarian value system. like him or not he is indeed most formidable and one has to admire his courage. because of the enormous talent cultivated within the body politic for "double speak" this mans veiws are refreshing for the convictions that frame his utterances. add to this his pride in speaking the mother tongue with such extraordinary flair one is left to muse that this man really was far too clever to ever get to the top !!!!!!!!!

  • @johnhickton7944
    @johnhickton7944 2 роки тому +7

    A truly grovelling interview by O'Brien. But then again that's what happens when you have your chief "Remain" buddy with you.

    • @jessestreet2549
      @jessestreet2549 2 роки тому

      brexiteers are the most pathetic, whining "winners" in politics aside from herr trump and his gnat witted cultists.

    • @ffotograffydd
      @ffotograffydd 2 роки тому

      🙄

  • @johngalvin3124
    @johngalvin3124 2 роки тому +3

    Superb interview subtley led by the wordsmith James and matched beautifully by the eloquent John. No stone unturned, no questions avoided, refreshing and transparent, the way politicians should behave.

    • @tommytitmouse
      @tommytitmouse 2 роки тому

      Your obviously in need of Medical help if you think the little Hob Goblins eloquent. A condescending Gob $hite yes ! but eloquent, absolutely NEVER in a billion years.

    • @billcoleman4258
      @billcoleman4258 2 роки тому

      No stone unturned! Really???

  • @logografia
    @logografia 4 роки тому +14

    I'm a big fan of both. I love their elitism, wit and eloquence.

  • @lioneljaftha3473
    @lioneljaftha3473 2 роки тому +3

    Bercow has given me great pleasure with he's sharp wit and brilliant use of English. South African politics is rather crude and parochial

  • @pippipster6767
    @pippipster6767 2 роки тому +16

    Bullying because you’ve been bullied is no different to abusing because you’ve been abused.
    It’s not an excuse.
    It’s not acceptable.
    And most of all it’s not necessary.

    • @elsnapo6062
      @elsnapo6062 2 роки тому +8

      He sat as speaker for a decade without any allegations and was held in wide regard as one of the greatest speakers the house had ever seen, the moment he defects and strays from the party line there is a raft of bullying accusations to besmirch his character. Doesn't add up does it.

    • @pippipster6767
      @pippipster6767 2 роки тому

      @@elsnapo6062
      Wrong.
      The allegations were during his Speakership.

    • @theascendance
      @theascendance 2 роки тому +1

      @@pippipster6767 hoyle is the bully speaker tells people to shut up is rude to opposition bias John was the people’s speaker Patel was a bully and got away with it

    • @zackerycooper7602
      @zackerycooper7602 4 місяці тому

      @@elsnapo6062 That's entirely untrue, he was accused a few years before he left. And maybe he didn't do it for most of tenure but the independent inquiry found that he had lied and he was responsible for bullying. Even people like Black Rod who are non-partisan still similarly accused him of bullying.

  • @awesometruth6409
    @awesometruth6409 2 роки тому +1

    Wish he was still at Parliament. Parliament sounds boring now.

  •  4 роки тому +6

    "I'd probably find more conservatives willing to support Enoch Powell these days"
    A rare occasion when James is bang on, if understating...
    I, along with a lot of people today, would vote for Powell in a heartbeat. I understand this was also the case back then for the majority if they'd been given a chance.
    But as always... We were never asked.

    • @Cyber_Crows
      @Cyber_Crows 4 роки тому +1

      Even Enoch would be stunned with what's happened to London.

  • @hoojamaflicks
    @hoojamaflicks 2 роки тому +5

    this was great. knew very little about him outside his speaker role. I like him quite a bit.

  • @rubenkelman4013
    @rubenkelman4013 2 роки тому +1

    Who was the MP now senior minister who sat and hollered?

  • @RichDoes..
    @RichDoes.. 2 роки тому +2

    John demands some respect!

  • @scottthomson4522
    @scottthomson4522 4 роки тому +11

    FFS NOT MORE OF THESE TO CXXTS

  • @secularspectator
    @secularspectator 4 роки тому +7

    Grills 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👍

  • @jamesbevin2723
    @jamesbevin2723 2 роки тому +1

    Not convinced

  • @johnhuston1731
    @johnhuston1731 3 роки тому +1

    A brilliant of a brilliant subject

  • @imran34100
    @imran34100 2 роки тому +9

    This is exactly the type of Conservative that I’d gladly share a glass of wine with.

    • @jayenvanz
      @jayenvanz 2 роки тому +1

      He's Labour now

    • @lawrencew3703
      @lawrencew3703 2 роки тому +2

      I’m going to be sick
      Pathetic

    • @bereal6590
      @bereal6590 2 роки тому

      Only if I've spit in their glass first

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 4 роки тому +12

    He loves tennis ? I always thought he was batting for the other side.

    • @GloryCarrier22
      @GloryCarrier22 4 роки тому +4

      Thats "racketing", but Im getting your point......

  • @jonathanbailey9075
    @jonathanbailey9075 2 роки тому +8

    one bully meets another !

  • @d34dly0101
    @d34dly0101 4 роки тому +25

    Love how lefty's push their agendas ??? And these two clowns are the best .

    • @mrelba9176
      @mrelba9176 3 роки тому

      LOL.

    • @simonbooth5118
      @simonbooth5118 2 роки тому

      What's on a 'leftys agenda' then?

    • @ffotograffydd
      @ffotograffydd 2 роки тому

      Because the right-wing never push their agenda?! 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @benedictcowell6547
    @benedictcowell6547 Рік тому

    My father had a lovely expression 'Don't take Umbridge when high on dudgeon'

  • @mrelba9176
    @mrelba9176 3 роки тому +2

    Commenters going on about this being an "echo chamber". He was inspired to get into politics by a RIGHT WING PRIME MINISTER!

    • @xzenderx
      @xzenderx 3 роки тому +3

      "You're over thinking my comment.
      This isn't a claim that every single guest or interview is an example of an echo chamber.
      Just this...
      "I don’t think two elitists whinging about how everyone on the “Far Right” is mean to them counts as some hard hitting interview, lol.""
      Here have this on your seperated comment too.
      You're clueless.

  • @RedWazzies
    @RedWazzies 2 роки тому +8

    It’s nice that these bullies are friends.

    • @NoobNoob1986
      @NoobNoob1986 7 місяців тому +2

      I thought those on the right were tougher

  • @mrfarkyhars9192
    @mrfarkyhars9192 4 роки тому +19

    Can I pay for more thumbs downs?

  • @nightowl7459
    @nightowl7459 2 роки тому

    AS O'Brien certainly knows who to cozy up to, that old saying, show me your friends and I will tell you what you are as never be so apt.

  • @ichlieberammstein8251
    @ichlieberammstein8251 2 роки тому +1

    So it appears that it IS possible to be conservative and a human being with emotions. Unlikely, but possible.

  • @shaunlowthians7145
    @shaunlowthians7145 2 роки тому

    The policy to sell off council housing, was first proposed by Tony Benn.

  • @kerryfry1857
    @kerryfry1857 2 роки тому +4

    Great interview wished it was longer.

  • @johnjonesToffeeman
    @johnjonesToffeeman 2 роки тому +5

    Never seen james go so easy on any guest before

  • @mhl8396
    @mhl8396 4 місяці тому

    Not really a grilling. Briefly touched on his appalling views,but didn't really hold him to account. Treats other guests differently. How does he decide which ones to treat which way?

  • @danmoar94
    @danmoar94 2 роки тому +2

    If this was a grilling then I needn't buy a George Foreman as I can apparently have instead a friendly chat with my steaks to achieve the same results. Interesting interview, but by no means a "grilling"

  • @por15canada48
    @por15canada48 2 роки тому +2

    Is there a hairbrush shortage in Britain?

  • @philbright7389
    @philbright7389 4 роки тому +8

    First time lbcs had a one on one interview where I hated both of them

  • @ArtemisShanks
    @ArtemisShanks 2 роки тому

    Please come to the US and be our President, Mr. Speaker.

  • @Keepinitreal61
    @Keepinitreal61 2 роки тому +8

    I miss this man. His democratic view shone out in the dark chambers. Thank you John.

  • @Andy-ub3ub
    @Andy-ub3ub 2 роки тому

    Abuse of power on public desplay.
    Goodbye johnny. Back under your rock

  • @Ipdex
    @Ipdex 2 роки тому +4

    'The thrill of an audience'.. Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding of what motivates a politician is to serve her/his constituents who voted them into Parliament

  • @davidsimpson4046
    @davidsimpson4046 Рік тому

    Guy is a legend

  • @carnivaltym
    @carnivaltym 2 роки тому

    1st class interview with a 1st class subject!

  • @Gunnercoops
    @Gunnercoops 2 роки тому +3

    I look forward to hearing from O’Brien now !

  • @markwoldin162
    @markwoldin162 2 роки тому +2

    I have never heard so huge a blow hard. Not in my life. Cant wait for the 2, 000 page memoir.
    But charming. He missed his calling: Restoration comedy.

  • @alanfurlong-drummer4419
    @alanfurlong-drummer4419 2 роки тому +1

    Bercow give us a break and stop whinging

  • @pollensummer4683
    @pollensummer4683 2 роки тому

    Never been to weston

  • @thisismetoday
    @thisismetoday Рік тому

    You can tell the genuine ones from the disingenuous ones.

  • @Vegansharks
    @Vegansharks 2 роки тому

    The same people who worship this guy call Priti Patel a bully..O Brien is definitely creaming himself here..

    • @ffotograffydd
      @ffotograffydd 2 роки тому

      She was investigated and found guilty of bullying.

  • @tmanzzz
    @tmanzzz 4 роки тому +10

    I dont need to watch this to know that it will NOT be a "grilling"

  • @vivalapalestine7235
    @vivalapalestine7235 2 роки тому

    We need this man back in parliament !
    I don’t like the captions , this wasn’t a grilling …

  • @Cristobels-Green-Boots
    @Cristobels-Green-Boots 2 роки тому +1

    King of Chutzpah!
    🙏🏻🌹🙏🏽

  • @denniss4609
    @denniss4609 2 роки тому +7

    Bercow has now been rejected by Labour - what do you say to that James. His arrogance shown as Speaker was despicable.

  • @lauralishes1
    @lauralishes1 2 роки тому +1

    I miss Bercow, Hoyle is terrible. I voted Brexit and still think he was far better.

  • @37adrianporter
    @37adrianporter 2 роки тому

    In this country why does class matter ?

  • @earthman6700
    @earthman6700 2 роки тому

    This guy should be Labour Leader. Starmer doesn't cut it but John would. By miles.

  • @pollensummer4683
    @pollensummer4683 2 роки тому

    What about tennis? Oakleighpark club? Which nayionality? Michael Chang?