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Smiths mentioned in Archer case report

posted by davidt on Friday July 20 2001, @08:00AM
George Formby writes:

An amusing item on last night's Channel 4 News (19/7/01). The headline story was of the infamous British politician/author Jeffrey Archer being found guilty of perjory and being sentenced to 4 years detention at Her Majesty's Pleasure. As the soundtrack to Channel 4 News report The Smiths "This Charming Man" was played; considering the subject matter highlighting the "he knows so much about these things" line.

While amusing it also highlights the continued influence of this band in the UK: the opening narration used several key events to jog the public's memory on the year in question; the first reference being: "The year was 1983, The Smiths were in the charts, etc etc"
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  • that there's a big Smiths fan working for Channel 4 news.
    paulybob <[email protected]> -- Friday July 20 2001, @09:35AM (#14991)
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  • "This Charming Man" was played on Britain's BBC2's "Top Gear" programme, whilst the presenters were test-driving the latest MG-Rover 25! (Thursday 19 July, 8.30)
    Anonymous -- Sunday July 22 2001, @08:57AM (#15127)
  • If you ever watch KCET, the local PBS station here in Los Angeles, they are always playing insturmental portions of Smiths/Morrissey songs in their "coming up next" spots between shows. Watch Huell Howser somtime at 7:30 and you'll probably hear it after the show ends. This is a case where there is a fan working at the station.
    Anonymous -- Monday July 23 2001, @08:05AM (#15193)

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