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BBC Panorama - Scientology and Me

A documentary on the Church of Scientology by BBC Panorama by John Sweeney:

While making our BBC Panorama film “Scientology and Me” I have been shouted at, spied on, had my hotel invaded at midnight, denounced as a “bigot” by star Scientologists and been chased round the streets of Los Angeles by sinister strangers.

Which explains why, at some point, he loses his temper:

Top Scientologist Tommy “Don’t mention the word cult” Davis had been goading me all week, and on the seventh day I fell into his elephant trap. He shouted at me and I shouted back, louder.
If you are interested in becoming a TV journalist, it is a fine example of how not to do it. I look like an exploding tomato and shout like a jet engine and every time I see it makes me cringe.

Here’s the complete program:
Part 1:

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Fry & Laurie: The Subject of Language

Hold the newsreader’s nose squarely, waiter, or friendly milk will countermand my trousers

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Coupling: Captain Subtext


“Captain Subtext” reveals what everyone is really saying, and Steve rants about cushions. From the episode “Her Best Friend’s Bottom.”

A car and a 747


From Top Gear

It’s a service we provide, you know

Suis-je bothered?


Catherine Tate - Lauren’s French Oral

Is he a prime minister?


Comedy sketch involving comedian Catherine Tate (playing Lauren Cooper) and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Taken from Comic Relief ‘The Big One’ 2007, broadcast by the BBC on 16th March.

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