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Which UK political interview moment would you rank as the most iconic?
From car-crash sit-downs to devastating one-liners, British political interviews have produced some unforgettable television. Rank these standout moments by how memorable they are to you.
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A
Paxman vs Michael Howard
Jeremy Paxman famously asked the same question 12 times on Newsnight in 1997, becoming a masterclass in political evasion and dogged interviewing.
B
Emily Maitlis vs Prince Andrew
Though technically royal, this 2019 Newsnight interview reshaped public discourse and became a template for forensic questioning of the powerful.
C
Andrew Neil vs Diane Abbott
The LBC interview during the 2017 election campaign, where police funding figures unravelled live on air, became instantly infamous.
D
Piers Morgan vs Boris Johnson chase
During the 2019 election, Boris Johnson reportedly hid in a fridge to avoid a Good Morning Britain interview, a moment that defined the campaign.
E
Kay Burley vs Chris Philp
Sky News presenter Kay Burley's relentless questioning of ministers dodging accountability has produced repeated viral moments of political discomfort.
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