Gary Lineker on the BBC, Boris Johnson, and The Rest is Politics

[@PoliticsJOE]

This is just a taste of the latest episode of Unfiltered with Oli Dugmore. The rest is here: linktr.ee/unfilteredwitholidugmore

[@sparking2016]

Ah. I was about to rant at the editing. I assume the podcast is through Garys company.

[@briancohenthepfjmassive.4769]

Love Gary and his brother Wayne, for completely different reasons.

[@sharonn381]

One of my work colleagues was killed in a terror attack when she picked up her niece from a concert. Who was the terrorist? One of Gary Linker's Islamic State terrorist friends. He should invite them into his mansion. If anyone deserves to be beheaded, it's him.

[@sharonn381]

Labour: For The Many, Not The Jew.

[@snowyowel7961]

@@sharonn381 And definitely not for the English in my opinion.

[@rebreaville9332]

Gary, you say the uproar was about “not much”, but that’s not true. By speaking clearly on an issue and contradicting a narrative that was not only wrong (immigration) but had grown arrogant in its intolerance of dissent, you broke the phalanx. You pierced the Tory bubble because of your large Twitter following. The resultant fury stemmed as much from how you broke the Tory narrative as much from your actual words. Thank you for exercising your free speech and your mind. Well done.

[@roystonellis6909]

Bang on.

[@jillmaltby]

Spot on 👍💯

[@nickz825]

Yup! Gary undid months of propaganda by reaching the otherwise unreachable. If only he really understood how uniquely powerful his position is and used it to it's full potential!

[@timcomley5948]

Deary me

[@aaronogden9900]

As Orwell famously (didn’t) say: In times of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

[@toi_techno]

In a country that has an unhealthy obsession with celebrity Gary Lineker comes acrosss as if he doesn't know how famous he is Quite a likeable trait along with being kind

[@agt155]

He is the perfect example of the liberal elite - tax dodging millionaire who occasionally drops some vacuous left wing comment to make amends.

[@robertstraw9881]

The fact he pisses off all the GB News types and Piers Morgan, just shows he’s on the right side of history.

[@youcantalwaysgetwhatyouwan8419]

Just about anything that pisses them off on their bs moral crusade is fine with me. May their gammon blood boil

[@janewright2800]

Too right!

[@maxine2798]

He’s excelled at a sport moron says he loves. He’s excelled in putting his money where is mouth is when moron has some trouble in court ahead. He looked good in his boxers when Leicester won the league and moron has never looked good in his underwear. 3-0

[@PlattLaneEnd]

A very good way of looking at it 👍

[@MartinJB12]

Him and Morgan are very good pals

[@ianwheeler7513]

I stand by the belief that if the mainstream media had been doing their jobs, then Gary's comments would hardly have caused a ripple.

[@marksykes1191]

Go Gary your stance is excellent. , saw you score 2 goals for spurs against us at ELland Rd & watched your early stuttering start on motd where you have blossomed , your caring views resonate with so many people & on top of that you are correct , along with Marcus Rashford. Keep it up your views are necessary, we love you Gary !

[@thomascaldwell6751]

Gary was not just one of the best footballers this country has produced, he is a fine gentleman!

[@wall-e7179]

This country? It's the global internet lol. You mean England.

[@metalicminer6231]

And he's turned out to be a complete bellend 😂

[@DJWESG1]

​@@wall-e7179 that was implied in his comment, he starts off with Gary in reference to the England player. You Internet ppl need your heads sorting out.

[@garyfryer5334]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Bet your missing your saturday night fiddle!!

[@helen677]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@roberthastie8938]

What a wonderful man! Should be everyone’s role model!

[@vonvard]

Great interview. I LOVE Gary. He's such a positive role model

[@sharonn381]

One of my work colleagues was killed in a terror attack when she picked up her niece from a concert. Who was the terrorist? One of Gary Linker's Islamic State terrorist friends. Shame he doesn't invite the illegal immigrants into his mansion. It would be wonderful karma if he got beheaded.

[@phantomhorse8255]

He's an utter hypocrite. Filthy rich and spouting equality

[@starmersbarber]

One thing I really admire about Gary Lineker is his emphasis on facts. It's been lost somewhat in recent (Tory) politics. He seems to be able to confront anything fearlessly with facts (BBC incident, Qatar football coverage, etc.) Hats off big style.

[@Ayeright.]

I'm a huge fan of Mr Lineker, as he was a formidable sportsman and is a honourable individual. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@helen677]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@marksykes1191]

Wow that’s great coming from a Scot , thankyou !

[@147sterling6]

Proud to have the ex-captain of England behaving in this normal but exemplary fashion in a crazy divided world.

[@ukulelelab4219]

Credits to Gary Lineker for standing up to all the tory bullshit

[@ukqwerty999]

What happens when he criticises the next government, you'll be contradicting yourself immediately 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mostlybaddriving]

Don’t forget all those migrants he housed too❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I mean Rasheed For 20 days 😳

[@alexwatson5507]

Don't forget all those migrants who drowned trying to cross the channel. Gary invited them, he has blood on his hands.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

A man with a platform speaks some truth . Well done Gary .

[@edmurth]

Just a thoroughly decent man. And what he said about Russia is absolutely true.

[@johnxxx5085]

Why does he get so much money for what he does? What is he doing that Ian Wright and Alan Shearer don´t do for half the money? Is he paying his taxes now?

[@chrishughes3405]

Proper leicester lad!!!!! Not a footy fan but Gary is just a good person.

[@metalicminer6231]

I bet a million pounds he doesn't live there now 😂

[@agt155]

@@metalicminer6231 Of course not - he lives in a 99% white, gated community in Barnes.

[@MrRailjunkie]

@@agt155 How do you know that?

[@chrisd5964]

@@metalicminer6231Unlike you, some men stop living with their mum. They even move cities or countries. They learn cultures and languages. They become much better people than small minded racists.

[@metalicminer6231]

@@chrisd5964 what's rattled your cage anyway? Why are you throwing racist accusations around, you seem quite unhinged...

[@cappinjocj9316]

A genuine and honourable man. Great interview Joe, cheers.

[@ight001]

Can't believe the quality of news and conversation you bring

[@roystonellis6909]

Garry Lineker… A very good role model.

[@BIGSCREENQUIZ]

I could listen to Gary Lineker for hours, such a well read down to earth bloke. I really enjoyed his series of podcasts with Danny Baker from a few years back called “Behind Closed Doors”

[@stringer6435]

the establishment / government dont like Gary because his a successful man but he still speaks up for the working person… how dare he!

[@Mr-th9vh]

Speaks for the working person,what?tweeting from his chauffeur driven car on his way to his massive mansion,you leftie woke pleb.

[@MISSYGful]

Everytime I hear him speak I respect him more.

[@therichieboy]

Imagine people of this character in politics.

[@samtipper9007]

The problem is, it's very easy to sit on the sidelines, have an opinion on everything, and say things that seem 'nice'. To operate a nation, generate change, and make things happen you need to do a bit more than chat.

[@chrisfox3161]

His comments regarding the political narrative were spot on. It needs people with Gary's profile to stand up and let us know that our instincts are correct.

[@keir100]

As long as he agrees with you that is yeah,

[@CC3GROUNDZERO]

@@keir100 There is no "agreement" or "disagreement" on facts. Facts are facts whether you like them or not.

[@keir100]

@@CC3GROUNDZERO That is the st most dumbest thing I've heard

[@matthewstagg9786]

What a treasure Gary is.

[@helen677]

😂😂😂😂

[@agt155]

A treasure for the Cayman Islands.

[@0w784g]

The treasury sure thought he was a treasure, thinking he had dodged 17 million in tax because they considered him an employee of the BBC.

[@kanedNunable]

@@agt155 like all the gov? simp

[@mattwhitcher]

I watched this and thought "Wait, when did Gary Lineker become a national treasure?" Bless him.

[@Leornianæfre]

Really good interview.

[@johnking5174]

9:24 - Gary is 100% right here, there are more BBC stars who get paid far more than him. Graham Norton for example, he gets paid over £3 million a year for his BBC talk show and Eurovision duties, but that is paid for through BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC who don't have to publish star salaries. How do we know Graham get's this salary? Through records kept at Companies House.

[@ianwheeler7513]

And in fairness, Graham Norton is another national treasure, he makes what he does look effortless.

[@johnking5174]

@@ianwheeler7513 I know, but the BBC are hiding his salary in fairness from the public eye. All the shit is thrown at Gary and the BBC newsreaders and radio hosts, because they are paid directly by the licence fee. Graham is not directly paid by the licence fee, but BBC Studios do receive licence fee money from the BBC to make shows, just a handy way the BBC can hide big salaries of their stars.

[@beverlysbrookes8247]

Love you, Gary. Just keep being you. 👍

[@andrewthompson5745]

I really like him and I admire Gary Lineker's overall positivity, not sure I share it but it's refreshing.

[@andyshacks7812]

Totally hate football but totally love Gary Lineker!

[@robertallan4916]

Decent bloke... who displays social concern despite incredible fame.

[@bowantoia8536]

You said very little but you spoke volumes. Well done dude.

[@jameshall2195]

I dont see why Gary gets so much hate. He seems alright

[@johnking5174]

Same here

[@cooliodee9033]

Because he works for BBC! People are jealous he is such a high earner on it!

[@chrisrutter6015]

Just being a decent person is a problem for the Tories in the current climate they have built.

[@babaganoush6106]

he is alright. he is a multi-millionaire who hasn't lost touch with his roots and has the ability to be eloquent and down to earth

[@DMo1986]

It’s because he’s a tax evading nazi, who only talks about foreigners the same way Jimmy Savile talked about charity, when it suits him, only the wannabe middle class crap actually like him, the working classes can’t stand him, the 1 time he WASN’T on match of the day it got its highest ratings. He sucks, and so does everybody that fell for his bs

[@sbutler860]

I agree about the BBC - no matter who's in charge, it is still the best single broadcaster in the world, and I've watched TV on four out of five continents. But it must remain impartial politically - that's the bit where, as Mr Lineker says, it has to come from the top. x

[@OldGreyMulletTest]

Spot on! When you watch TV around the world you realise how great the BBC is (inluding all the advert-free radio and podcasts).

[@Bqueue2]

A thoroughly decent and principled guy. Nice one @PoliticsJOE 👍🏾

[@lobintool]

Thanks, I feel so much better after watching that!

[@mariarussell5882]

He’s sticking up for democracy in this country! 👍

[@Michael-bf1dt]

I agree with you, he is. Best wishes for a nice week ☀️😊👍 Michael

[@stephnewman1357]

Genuine bloke 😀

[@victordevonshire807]

Good role model. 👍❤

[@xplaybwoix]

Gary Lineker - ‘ This is really about not very much at all’ That speaks volumes.

[@maxmoore9955]

I Think Gary was Right to say what he said, And he had a Great career, Hard working always did his best for Club and Country, And I'd rather hear him Shearer and Wrighty Talk about Football than anyone else, and I don't begrudge him a penny, because it was a honest penny earned.

[@slapshot0074]

Sorry Gary I disagree. One of the main issues with the BBC now is that it is very clearly a STATE broadcaster as opposed to national broadcaster. Parroting government narrative and agenda with very little question. Certainly on the main news outlets. Yes,there remain pockets of proper investigative journalism but that is largely the preserve of the more niche programmes now and not the flagships. As for the BBC website it is now dumbed down to the point where it is embarrassing. More concerned with relentless promotion of agendas and ideology than factual news. As for impartiality perhaps we could do without constant "explainers" telling the public what they should think. Just report the news,properly,and the public will make up their own minds. You only have to look at what isn't shown on the BBC to know that it absolutely is not committed to simply reporting the news.

[@SandraT1107]

The view above is widely parroted. However that particular issue was that Linekar did not toe the government /state line...

[@54stevemac]

Good bloke,paid well, which he has negotiated ,keep telling the truth.

[@Bananadiva1]

I never ever thought I'd have respect for a football player but he really gets my respect!

[@bereal6590]

Decent man, nice to see we have thoughtful intelligent ppl in the uk, for a long time all the crazy voices have been so loud it made me wonder

[@sarangistudent8614]

People hate Lineker for commenting of politics, but don’t even mention sir Lord sir Ian Botham, yet he sits in the House of Lords 🤔

[@lawrencebolt3540]

Good work Joe.

[@billybobkingston5604]

Great interview

[@dyotoorion1835]

Good interview. Gary's a nice dude. :-)

[@harrypalmer3481]

The main problem with Garry Lineker is his slavish adherence to reasonable, rational, objective truth, & quaint anachronisms such as ‘facts’, - that’s so last decade. C’mon Garry, get with it.

[@FrankRichardson-pw7uj]

Good on Gary the BEST

[@strikeforcealpha9343]

Gary you have my vote.

[@chrissmith8526]

Top man total respect to Gary

[@TheRealSmiTTTen]

Just when you couldn't love GL any more......

[@charlesunderwood6334]

Gary speaks the truth and the Tories exposed by that don't like it.

[@uksubversion]

Chapeau!

[@blaxtru]

How times change. In the 90s An Evening With Gary Lineker was one of the most popular, revered plays on show. Mind you, we didn't enjoy BoJo, Nige, TTV, GBN .... at the time. Stay just as U R, Gary.

[@johnburrows3385]

He always seemed to score against my team ,Norwich City, mind you just about any half decent striker did 😢

[@pipoo1]

Gary, they only reacted as they did because fascists hate being called out. You aren’t alone, there’s a hell of a lot of people who’ve identified as Conservatives all their lives who simply don’t recognise the party anymore and hate everything it’s become, that includes former leaders and cabinet ministers from Thatcher’s time. For them it’s more than just a single disastrous budget, a set of good economic figures isn’t going to bring them back to the conservatives fold when everything else the party spouts these days is nasty and divisive.

[@Ciaranmch]

He's a good lad

[@chrisstyles7095]

Gary always a England hero.

[@harryherman5371]

The small clip at the beginning identical to the start anyway. Good going AV team

[@burrenmagic]

This chap is a true English gent.

[@bridgetveldhuis4473]

Yes, BJ is now a journo for Daily Mail!

[@marblackCanada]

I'm in Canada and I love the BBC world service. I see and hear about more things and places in the world that I would never know about with out it. We have the CCB built on the same premise as the BBC and it is accused for ever of being against Conservitives and pro Liberal party. I think they both have a proud history and have played a large roll In telling our countries stories.

[@nickz825]

Watch out in coming years then. The gameplan in the UK was the Trumpian "I accuse you of what I'm about to do.. so that when I get caught I can shout both sides" The Tories have put their cronies in the top spots at the BBC... On Saturday morning, after Boris was found to be a liar, they brought the liars friend in to discuss his lying and try to excuse it... (You know. Like always happens when people are found guilty! "My mate Myra Hindley was a stand up lass... I don't think she's ever even been to the Moors!")

[@Brokers_Anonymous]

Remember when Gary claimed he got racially abused for having a suntan

[@victordevonshire807]

We have a voice. I don't care about how much people in politics think they know better. I have a life and I have my own experiences. I've seen life. Had money, no money, loved and lost, travelled. Bla bla. No one tells me how to live. Be nice to people and don't hurt people. Take a walk in the fields. Greatest place in the world for me.

[@johnmc3862]

Legend.

[@JV-lq9gp]

Class act.

[@ThoukisThouki]

What a goodlooking of sound mind and with his heart at the right place sexy old man ...

[@PaulEleftheriou-we7vr]

Gary, is smart and decent.

[@brusselssprouts560]

If only Gascoigne's studs had been a little longer in the dying moments of extra time against Germany in the semi-final of Italia 90, I am convinced Gary would have lifted the World Cup for us. He is a proper bloke through and through.

[@jimjiminy5836]

When I was a wee lad I went to Barcelona and I got a Barcelona football shirt with his name on the back. My interest in football died early on though. Though glad to see my young self recognised Gary was a good bloke.

[@lowersaxon]

No, never ever! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 and Cheers. PS: 1 Lineker is a very decent person, I liked him as a footballer back then in 1990. 2 We were not the better but the luckier team then. 3 England deserves a big title, no doubt, the current team is one of the best you‘ve ever had. All the best and good luck.

[@eamonreidy9534]

I think James O Brien had the scenario well described. Gary isnt meant to have a voice. There are a few viewpoints in public discourse that youre allowed to express and refugees arent included.

[@eddieobrien1411]

Just contrast this with our politicians. It highlights to me an intentional black hole of compassion and selfishness. Meanwhile there are thousands of people doing good work,helping others and trying to make things better;and doing it quietly without any expectation of praise or gratitude. This is what makes our country great

[@jimjiminy5836]

Good old Gary. Good bloke🫡

[@lopamudraray4571]

A Linekar fan here.

[@marionmclean3749]

Nice bloke.

[@Michael-bf1dt]

Hi Marion, I agree with you - Gary is a nice guy. Best wishes for a great day ☀️😊👍 Michael

[@billysastard8779]

Roots manuva in the cuts, witness of fitness. Thats classic. +10

[@CC3GROUNDZERO]

A commentator hailing the troops would never have caused a row like that. To the contrary, everyone would have pretended that it's perfectly "impartial" to hail the troops on air.

[@FIHRR-bd8uy]

National treasure imho 👍

[@agt155]

National treasure for the British Virgin Islands.

[@sarkybugger5009]

Always a good bloke. I've forgiven him for the Tottenham thing.

[@artomarto679]

Such a brave man of colour

[@16brooking10]

Legend

[@starmersbarber]

A fantastic chat. Thanks for this PoliticsJOE. Oli- you're a total credit to journalism.

[@FrankRichardson-pw7uj]

Gary is so much better than the BBC

[@robert-hh2ft]

gary normally speaks out but strangely silent on israel and palestine normally he is so brave strange

[@EthanZoid]

Real man

[@ifcukin8mufc168]

Total tosser is Gary .!

[@martincopeland8153]

Excellent!

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Top job 👏 Like deployed 👍

[@chrisgoog58]

Imagine the beatles in the 60s!!! Gary mania comes to mind...

[@jopo8281]

Black mic stands with no branding on mic. Put books where the mic stands are in shot to mask them. Put subtle branding on the shelves instead or bold branding on centre shelf for centre shot only. Would look class.

[@Levenstone132]

Class.

[@middleman9183]

....less

[@tonyb9560]

The Tories who control the BBC didnt like him ,makes me like him even more.

[@johnrowland3105]

Another gentleman involved in an 'un-gentlemanly' business who, whatever idiocy is thrown at him, shrugs it off and remains the same. Shame on those with more 'power' and 'influence' who attempt to try it on and fall foul of other 'Ladies and gentlemen'.

[@MadHarri17]

What a brave guy going on a left-leaning podcast where his views will be validated. 🤭

[@Diaspora1984]

True gent

[@helenswan705]

Lovely interview thanks Oli. A few gentle thoughts about the body language: avoid crossing your legs. Avoid covering your mouth, and stop fiddling with your tash!

[@ericpoeperic]

Gary is daddy ❤️

[@teeq985]

No matter how much you disagree with counties human rights, reputation or stance LGBTQ+ , the money will make you ignore it and you will work there anyway.