In a televised documentary in 2007, the British political commentator (and former Member of Parliament) Michael Portillo examined execution techniques in use around the world and found them unsatisfactory; his conclusion was that nitrogen asphyxiation would be the best method.
They also grabbed headlines by naming one of their songs "Bring Me The Head of Michael Portillo".
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Notable events to take place will include a discussion at Kings Place chaired by Michael Portillo entitled 'Art: What's It Good For?', and an introduction by Andrew Motion (Poet Laureate 1999-2009) to his latest book of poems, The Cinder Path, amongst other works.
The station was featured in episode six of the second series of Great British Railway Journeys broadcast on 10 January 2011, in which Michael Portillo travels from Ledbury to Shrewsbury.
Luard stood as a candidate for the Referendum Party in the 1997 general election, against Michael Portillo in Enfield Southgate.
Other speakers at past Burns Supper have included: Michael Portillo, David Sole, Jane Franchi, Sally Magnusson, and George Reid.