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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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John Plunkett

It's Galloway AM

Fresh from his stint on Celebrity Big Brother, George Galloway has landed a new job - as a radio phone-in host.

The Respect MP, who was widely criticised for his appearance on the Channel 4 reality show, will host the weekend evening show on Talk Sport.

Loud, outspoken and loved and loathed in almost equal measure, some might say it is Galloway's ideal job.

Others might suggest he should spend a bit more time talking to his constituents, and not "angry of Tunbridge Wells" (or wherever TalkSport listeners come from).

"I intend to make this the most talked-about talk show on radio - and I think I have a pretty good track record of stimulating debate," said the Bethnal Green and Bow MP, who was expelled from the Labour party in 2003.

"Most politicians - and most politics - are boring. I don't think even my worst enemy could call me that."

TalkSport programme director Bill Ridley said: "We are delighted to have George on our team. He's a natural broadcaster. We like our presenters to have strong opinions and they don't come much stronger than George Galloway.

"I can't wait for him to start. To coin a phrase, it promises to be the Mother of All One Man Shows."

Listeners will be invited to tackle political and non-political topics during the two-hour show, which begins this Saturday.

TalkSport's Ridley can't wait. Can you?

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