MP criticised for comparing Today programme interview with John Humphrys to entering the film producer’s bedroomMichael Gove has apologised following an outcry over an ill-judged joke comparing tough interviews on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to going into Harvey Weinstein’s bedroom. Asked by the presenter John Humphrys whether interviews on Today could make politicians look silly, Gove replied: “Well, I know what you mean. I have never once feared for my personal safety in a media studio. To mark the anniversary of Today, the pair were invited to discuss the BBC programme and its political interviews. Andrew Adonis, the former transport secretary, said on social media: “Seriously inappropriate ‘joke’, sums up a discreditable episode of Today self-congratulation.

Source: The Guardian October 28, 2017 09:22 UTC