Battle Quote by Jonathan Dimbleby

“I honestly believe that TV generally is obsessed with the ratings battle to the point of cutting its own throat.”

Jonathan Dimbleby

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My two great treats in life are baked beans and vanilla ice-cream.

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I ought to rejoice in the fact that our principal rival has died, but I don't.

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It is easy enough to hold an opinion, but rather more testing to act on it.

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