BBC TV "WDYTYA?" Series 5 Episode #2: Boris Johnson

[decor]

Fair enough.

I was surprised by how genuine I thought she came across. Wasn't really expecting to enjoy her episode.

Who is it next week? :-)

[meles]

Jerry Springer. And I thought this was the English series... 

meles

[cms]

Hey , we're talking about Boris on this thread !

Why has he got blond hair? Is it because he is part German? I would guess so, but as someone else said, we didnt hear about his mother's side at all.

One thing interested me that hasnt been mentioned ; did he say that he/one (!) has over 1000 10x great grandfathers? I can't do the maths so perhaps someone can tell me. I can't get back that far - 8x on one tree, and I'm in the1600s!

[JenB]

Hey , we're talking about Boris on this thread !

I thought we were talking about the merits or otherwise of the programme, not our liking or otherwise of him as a person 

[hume]

who bought the family silver? I bet Boris & co are kicking themselves now!

Not as much as you or I would be, I don't think Boris or his family are short of a bob or two.  Although his dad was quick to point out a few weeks back that Boris only went to Eton because he won a scholarship to the school.

Lizzie

Quite right, the value today is probably of no real worry to the family. Not that I want to bring this thread into personal grounds ... I was referring more to the "family value". I, for one, would love to have something owned by an ancestor. I haven't been that lucky though!

hume24

[apanderson]

I don't really have an opinion on Boris - I see him on TV now and again and that's that.

I enjoyed his episode - I usually enjoy them all, even if the people concerned annoy me. I just love the diversity and the twists and turns we find out about.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't care who's ancestors we're talking about - I want to know it all - ag labs, kings, queens, whatever - and all the gory or not so gory details that go alongside.

Anne (probably just to nosey for her own good)

[kizmiaz]

One thing interested me that hasnt been mentioned ; did he say that he/one (!) has over 1000 10x great grandfathers? I can't do the maths so perhaps someone can tell me. I can't get back that far - 8x on one tree, and I'm in the1600s!

1024 8xgreat-grandparents to each and every one of us, I think. Although I doubt if many people will ever find them all. I think I've only got about 1000 left to find!

[luas]

Jerry Springer. And I thought this was the English series... 

meles

Apparently, Jerry Springer was born in England.

[Penninah]

BORIS ROCKS!!!
He is such a breath of fresh air as far as politicians go! I can't understand why some of you dislike him so much?I think he is just fab and would make a great PM!
I though this one was of the better WDYTYA episodes.