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4 unusual facts about David Dimbleby


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David Dimbleby, English TV commentator and presenter of current affairs and political programmes

Eric Pickles

In response to Pickles's comments that he "had to be there the House of Commons on time", Question Time host David Dimbleby, replied "Like a job, in other words?" prompting amusement amongst the audience.

Eschel Rhoodie

In a BBC television interview with David Dimbleby on March 21, 1979, he strongly denied the accusations made against him, reiterating his claim that he was being made a scapegoat for the whole affair, and maintained that senior government figures, including the then Prime Minister, John Vorster, were both aware of and sanctioned the secret projects he had conducted as head of the Department of Information.

Heathfield, East Sussex

TV presenter David Dimbleby officially opened the newly extended band room on 3 September 2005.


Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf appeared on a Question Time debate on BBC Scotland in February 2013, where he was criticised for calling David Dimbleby 'patronising' in his chairing of the debate.


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