# Jonathan Ross on The No Agenda Show

Jonathan Ross comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to January 2009.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** March 2008 – January 2009
- **Related topics:** [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Donald Sutherland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-sutherland.md), [Humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [Media Ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md), [Russell Brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [Stephen Fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-fry.md), [Steve Jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [Tom Cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cruise.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, Twitter Promotion

- **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md)
- **Published:** 2009-01-24
- **Time:** 1:20:17–1:22:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/stephen-fry-jonathan-ross-twitter-promotion.md

Stephen Fry's appearance on the Jonathan Ross show is discussed, including his promotion of Twitter to a mainstream British audience. Fry's documentaries about America are highlighted for their positive perspective on U.S. culture compared to typical British cynicism.

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### Executive Compensation, Jonathan Ross Controversy

- **Episode:** [57: Michelle Oprah and the Strippers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/57-michelle-oprah-and-the-strippers.md)
- **Published:** 2008-11-15
- **Time:** 1:20:54–1:22:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/57-michelle-oprah-and-the-strippers/chapter/executive-compensation-jonathan-ross-controversy.md

Modern executive culture is criticized for its reliance on massive bonuses and golden parachutes, unlike the "one dollar salary" examples of Lee Iacocca or Steve Jobs. In the UK, public resentment over high salaries has manifested in the backlash against BBC presenter Jonathan Ross following a controversial radio segment.

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### BBC Controversy, Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross Scandal

- **Episode:** [54: Obama Armbands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/54-obama-armbands.md)
- **Published:** 2008-11-01
- **Time:** 20:09–24:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/54-obama-armbands/chapter/bbc-controversy-russell-brand-and-jonathan-ross-scandal.md

A major scandal involving BBC presenters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross erupted after they left inappropriate messages on actor Andrew Sachs's voicemail. The incident led to Brand's resignation and a 12-week suspension for Ross, the BBC's highest-paid entertainer. The public outcry has sparked a broader debate regarding editorial controls and the funding of public broadcasting.

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### Donald Sutherland, Canadian Humor and Esophagus Joke

- **Episode:** [24: Bagging Your Own Reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality.md)
- **Published:** 2008-03-29
- **Time:** 24:03–27:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality/chapter/donald-sutherland-canadian-humor-and-esophagus-joke.md

Actor Donald Sutherland appeared on the BBC's Jonathan Ross show and shared a joke about two sperm that highlights cultural differences in humor between Canadians and Americans. The joke involves a misunderstanding of anatomy, specifically the esophagus, leading to a punchline about fellatio. The hosts debate whether the joke is too juvenile for American audiences or if Americans simply lack the anatomical knowledge to find it funny.

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