The remark was a spontaneous quip, following a news item describing how Peyton had finally passed after many attempts, although shortly before the incident Everett had given a controversial interview with Melody Maker contrary to a BBC embargo.
The remark was a spontaneous quip, following a news item describing how Peyton had finally passed after many attempts. The BBC thought the comment "indefensible", although shortly before the incident Everett had given a controversial interview with "Melody Maker" contrary to a BBC embargo.