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Darren Richman
Jan 17, 2020
In a remarkable turn of events, the wrong Robert Shapiro was booked as a guest on Radio 4’s PM and had to correct Evan Davis after being introduced. The internet was, understandably delighted.
Introducing the man he believed was the defence attorney for OJ Simpson in 1995, Davis said:
Robert Shapiro, I am fascinated in what you think about these rather tentative steps that have been taken here to show court on television and whether we are moving on the right track.
After chuckling through the introduction, presumably baffling the host given the case in question involved a double murder, Shapiro pointed out the error:
First of all, it’s an honour to be on with Lord Sumption, second, let me say that I am Robert Shapiro, an adviser to Democratic presidents, not the lawyer. You called the wrong Robert Shapiro.
The fine folks over at Twitter had some thoughts, as they tend to.
lmao @ #bbcpm calling up the wrong Robert Shapiro - and not even realising it during a convo before coming on air… https://t.co/QiIqJqUefS— M (@M) 1579195637
Very funny error live on Radio 4 PM. Evan Davis reads intro about cameras in Crown Courts then introduces US guest… https://t.co/7NsIRMz4HI— Anthony Ward (@Anthony Ward) 1579195566
@bbcpm has got the wrong Robert Shapiro to interview. And he's winging it!— Polly Curtis (@Polly Curtis) 1579195437
I wish I could handle someone else’s questions with as much confidence and insight as Robert Shapiro did here... https://t.co/p8xneLwLvj— jamesnurton (@jamesnurton) 1579197203
Hats off to the wrong Robert Shapiro for staying on the line and answering the questions with grace and good humour. Up with this sort of thing.
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