Talking Pints: Former Tory MP and TV personality Michael Portillo 

When he was paired with Diane Abbot on the Andrew Neil show he often had a wry smile on his face while she jabbered on. An honest man.

My father worked under him when he was defence secretary. He said he was the best one of all the ones he worked under, every time he spoke to someone he gave them his full attention he said and listened to every word he would say. He said he was a very good boss.

This was an excellent interview. Farage not interrupting is excellent and Portillo is head and shoulders above anyone currently in politics on any side

Portilo is a gentleman of the old school. Very likeable man. GBN does this interview stuff well.

5:00 : "Worse than arrogance : a lack of human empathy." Perfectly spot on. Pride comes before the fall.

Portillo is an endlessly interesting, thoughtful, insightful and classy man. The comparison between him and today’s politicians is truly depressing.

I was on a small boat trip around the Farne islands. One of the chap's who worked the boat told us he met Michael Portillo who was making a TV program. Said he was a Gentleman.

The Tories are poorer for not having the likes of Portillo in the ranks, another great interview.

Michael is vastly underated the modern Conservative Party are sadly lacking people of his quality.

I once saw Michael Portillo travelling on a busy train in rush-hour London . I watched closely as he became the the object of much attention, not all of it particularly positive. I was taken by his grace and honest charm. He gave everyone his fullest attention and listened closely. I could see people being clearly pleased that they were being listened to, and responded to with respect. I wonder what politician today would have the same consideration of others.... ? I was impressed.

I really enjoyed this honest interview. It's great to listen to Patriotism. It's been along time locked away.

I used to be a TV documentary sound recordist for most of my life before retiring. As with many comments on here, I disliked Mr. Portillo when he was a member of Thatcher's cabinet. In the mid to late 1990's we, as a film crew, were sent to Scotland for a week to make a pilot documentary with Michael Portillo. I was staggered to find what a thoroughly nice guy he is.We had some interesting discussions over that week about his time in politics. I have the utmost respect for him. He's a very knowledgable and decent guy. He would have made a great PM.

I always like this chap - Michael Portillo...... I think he would have made a great PM!

His Railway Journey Programs are fabulous, we see places very well presented

Very good interview, Old School Conservative..

One of the best interviews to date.

One of the best Talking Pints I've seen. I'm a huge fan of both these two and watching them talk is like listening to conversation in a pub. Great stuff.

Michael Portillo.. Brilliant politician and a TRUE Conservative. The man who should have been Tory leader, but was considered too far to the Right of the party by some people! Great to see and hear him.... and to know he's still around!!!

I am impressed how Portillo attributes his success to " luck". I disagree. His voice projects so much confidence, his railway presentation is sublime. He engages with other passengers with ease.

I remember being happy to see him go, Lord was I wrong, would love to have him back now!

Best interview I've heard in ages, well done both of you. Informative, thought provoking and entertaining.

Portillo... A Prime minister that Britain never had and we are probably worse for it. Such a sensible and caring man.

What a smashing man. Straight from the hip but nicely.

Isn’t GB News gaining loads of traction at the moment! Many I’ve met are now tuning in snd finding it the channel we’ve needed for so long. It’s no surprise that Nigel has such high ratings as he simply asks the questions we would. I often find his railway journey episodes as a fantastic and relaxing way to spend a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Such a nice, honest and respectful man.

Cannot help but to like Michael. Nice guy, and a genuine politician.

Michael demonstrates the integrity and statesmanship of yesterday that is completely void in politics across the board today.

Brilliant.. I used to enjoy Portillo and Andrew Neil, usually looking at each other in bemusement at Diane Abbott. Give him his own spot on GB news.

What a great speech by Michael.

I share others' views here, this was a brilliant interview.

Really great interview 👍 Portillo should have a regular show on GBNews.

This discourse was excellent.

Farage, takes his time asking a question, and then shuts up and lets the guest answer. How refreshing is that?!

Portillo, common sense and integrity need I say more.

I love these talking pints shows. Nigel has such varied eclectic guests from all sides of politics. Michael Portillo here was excellent, and unlike on the BBC, Farage, didnt keep interrupting him. Instead he added to the enjoyment, and didnt just talk for the sake of it. Very enjoyable, I wonder who is next ?

...respect to Portillo...a decent sensible character...who would’ve been a better leader for this country than the last few a holes...

A honorable man, a rare thing these days!

This quality of conversation is so far beyond the MSM.

Great interview. What a team these two would make as leaders of the nation.

What a great interview! 👍🏻

Bet the people who rescued johnson off the zip line when he was Mayor of London are wondering why they didn't just leave him to hang out and dry. Portillo has definitely improved with age and that speech is pertinent to what is happening right now.

Mr. Portillo, percipient as ever!

Portillio, would be a far better PM than any other MP currently in HoC… he is measured, concise, coherent, competent and overall very credible.

Thank you Michael for mentioning the woeful lack of classical music on BBC TV. And your speech from the 90's was marvellous!

Great guy

Brilliant programme/content. These two statesmen represent the Britain that could have been, without woke people in politics.

Shame Portillo does not have any desire to return to front line politics, the country needs him now

Excellent

We need Portillo on GB News

As we go through life we drop acorns, how right Michael is very thought provoking, great show Nigel.

Two great people.

One very very smart guy.

I’d love to see these two have a weekly programme .

Excellent interview. Farage is up there with the late David Frost and now a media icon as well as a political one. Brilliant.

These two should do a duo act; I’m thinking a historic public house tour.. Britain’s Greatest Pubs with Farage and Portillo.

The best Prime Minister we never had. Great interview 👍

Great interview. Allowing credible guests like Michael the time to speak is fantastic. More like this please 🙂

Best PM we never had.

I never liked Portillo when he was a politician but I've warmed to him over the years. The same with Nigel Farage. Great interview. Nice to see Nigel listening and allowing Michael to talk uninterrupted.

Very good interview, to be honest two to three years ago, I would not have listened. I've changed a lot of my views since then.

Superb interview worthy of a much wider audience. Nigel does an excellent job with these and Michael Portillo as always right on the money. Boris is finished.

Great interview - we miss people like Michael

The only problem with talking pints is it is too short. We need a weekly segment for at least an hour with several people. A proper pub debate!

Michaels train journeys are brilliant . Just watched his trip through Thailand where I live and his opinions and appraisals are truly spot on.

The best talking pint by far. Brilliant Michael.

I wish GB News would offer him a job. He's so knowledgeable and always very interesting.

I greatly enjoy Michael's railway journeys. And his sartorial elegance is top notch.

Brilliant honest discussion

Not so much "luck". Portillo is a very intelligent, articulate and personable guy and has worked hard to get where he is.

Best intervue by far, Nigel. I am a great fan of Michael Portillo and his understanding of politics is second to none.

One of the best interviews with a highly intelligent independently minded man.

Class act

It was absolutely a great interview. Portillo always speaks so well and with so much insight. Prime Minister material! Farage did a great interview it was relaxed and Farage didn’t interupt, he let his guest speak. It was just two people discussing politics. Very refreshing to watch.

Excellent interview. Thank you.

I do like Portilio. Quite often disagree with him on policy but he presents his arguments well and I always could understand his point of view even if I disagreed with it. Hearing him talk about politics makes me feel nostalgic for BBC This Week. It's a travesty that it got axed, it was the best political show on TV.

Michael Portillo is a legend.

if only BBC would broadcast this interview to broader audience ... how natural, how easy all this conversation was conducted , well done Nigel.

Portillo, the best Prime Minister we never had !

What an outstanding example of a man of genuine integrity - a real breath of fresh air. MP the best PM we never had.

Farage and Portillo with a new political party? Wow can you imagine that.

Possibly the best PM we never got.

Michael Portillo…..A classic example of ‘ You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’ Top Man.

Portillo should be Knighted. He's a true Legend.

…a grown up conversation; how refreshing. It’s a shame that rounded individuals like Portillo with wisdom and experience are replaced by inexperienced nobody’s. This country ought to find a way of including such individuals. Farage falls into the same bracket; do I agree with everything, he says? No, but he’s right on most issues.

We really need a show like this in the US. Also, as an American who loves and honors and truly cares about my country. We should be so lucky to have a speech like that one here coming in 2024.

Great conversation...Michael is someone I've began to like over a long time...back in his MP days, I felt very different. This was one of your best TP Nigel 👌

Can only echo what most have said. Glad to see him fall from his perch as an MP. Turned out to be a remarkable personality with his passion for history and the travelways of Britain and Europe.

I like his Railway Programmes

What a charming man Portillo is, he would have made a good PM.

What a great conversation 👏 loved it.

Great interview.....best speech I have seen for a while...very apt.

Michael is a great guy, his railway journey programmes have always been essential viewing for us, not just for the trains aspect but for the fact that he shows us the best of the UK and abroad. Hope he does some more as they're so interesting. Great interview Nigel with a very interesting and knowledgeable man.

Mr PORTILLO: You're yet another man who would have made a good, patriotic, Prime Minister. And what a humble man you are.

A great interview. He is right and I personally have noticed it at the moment we lack any sort of leadership being it in work places or in government.

Great interview. What a gentleman, articulate and fair with common sense. Lovely man. What a shame he’s not the leader of this country

Michael portillo is one of the Greatest in my book. Lovely interview 👍👍👍👏👏👏💯

Brilliant interview

god he's clever

Thanks for a lovely quarter of an hour listening to Michael Portillo. Well done Nigel Farage for allowing the always interesting guest to fully make his point. Great to listen to and watch.

Michael and Nigel the two best prime ministers we never had

Love Michael get him on GB news - this week with Nigel and Michael 👍👍👍