"The only good Kraut is a dead Kraut"

These days Patrick Moore may qualify as a national treasure, but when he expresses views like "The only good Kraut is a dead Kraut" he deserves to be taken to task.

Patrick Moore is 89, and many would describe him as a great English eccentric, he is certainly an eminent astronomer, but his anti-German views, given in an interview to the Radio Times to mark the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, are those of a mad man.

Moore's fiance was killed by a German bomb during World War Two and, as a result, he still holds the whole German nation in contempt. He says that the rest of Europe shouldn't turn their back on the Germans because, given half a chance, they'll try to take over the world again.

It is right that the Radio Times celebrate The Sky at Night's anniversary - it is, undeniably, a great achievement - but should they be giving publicity to such horrendous views? In a previous interview for the same publication he claimed the BBC was being held back because of the number of women in the corporation!



Surely, it's not possible to blame an entire nation for actions that took place 70 years ago? I', surprised that such outspoken comments aren't considered as incitement to anti-German actions - aren't there laws he has broken?

If not, then I'd suggest there must be a mental institution that has a room waiting for him.

Radio Times Christmas Covers over the years..

You know it's nearly time for Santa's visit when the Radio Times Christmas edition hits the magazine shelves.

Here are a few selected covers from the Radio Times of Christmas past including the first Christmas edition from 1926!

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