Michael Barrymore Back On Television Next Year

[Georgiesmum]

I was surprised this morning. I heard Michael

[New Judge]

//…but don’t people answer “no comment” after being advised by a solicitor?//

Yes they do. That advice is usually given by a solicitor to clients who have no viable defence. It is just about the worst advice that can be given to somebody who has a defence to an allegation. The time to mention it is when questioned, not later. You may recall the wording of the police caution:

“ You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something you later rely on in court.”

The reason that it “may harm your defence” is that if you first mention (say) an alibi when giving your evidence-in-chief or under cross-examination in court the court will wonder why, when you were asked by the police “Where were you and who were you with at the time the victim was knifed in the chest?” you answer “No comment”. They may think that in the intervening time, you’ve managed to persuade one of your mates to say you were with him in the pub.

//That advice doesn't only come from a solicitor. The police tell you that "you do not have to say anything", so why are they baffled if someone keeps saying
"No comment"?//

When the police warn you (as above) they are not giving you advice. They are simply informing you of your right to remain silent and also of the possible consequences of doing so. They are rarely baffled by people providing “No Comment” interviews. They usually know precisely why their suspect has adopted that stance.

[hereIam]

Like some on here, I was a fan in his hey day, in fact I loved him and watched everything he was on. He even came to my town with that show he had where he discovered talent and put them on the TV. I had a grandstand view of him and yes, he was very funny, BUT that was then and this is now. He has definitely had his day and is rather blinkered to think he can win the public over again after all this time. I do watch DOI, so I will see him, but I don't hold out much hope of him being any good - too old and gangly !

[Jordyboy9]

Can’t get over my stupid mistake.
Thanks to prudie for setting me straight
Some of my fiends would have a field day if they had noticed,thanks again prudie,love you,XXX

[aelmpvw]

i take it that 'fiends' was deliberate :-)

[retrocop]

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No Comment :-)

[Jordyboy9]

Good no comment is good.

[Smowball]

Don’t know why but I can’t stand him. And NOTHING to do with the pool incident.

[Jordyboy9]

Yes you are right Smowball,another one I can’t stand is,
John Leslie I think he has a trial coming up in the near future.

[Smowball]

Oh does he?

[hc4361]

I never really formed an opinion of John Leslie - I don't think he was in any show that I watched

[hc4361]

In June he was charged with a sexual assault that took place in December 2008 against a 30 year old woman. That's all we know so far, no trial date has been set.

[cassa333]

Absolved of wrong-doing but ran away and didn’t take responsibility for what occurred at his own sex party.

He lost his whiter than white persona and paid the consequences.

If he is still funny or relevant then why not go back on the telly. Many a fallen star has made a couple meback quite successfully.

[hc4361]

Barrymore is still blaming everyone but himself for everything. He blames his ex-wife who was his manager saying that she controlled everything from his behaviour to his clothes.
He is immature and self-pitying.