Today's e-mail vox pop by CNN in Europe asked viewers "What country currently poses the greatest threat to world peace?".

The mortified newsreader had to announce that 70% of respondents replied "The US"! I've never heard the station give such a detailed explanation of how these vox pops are not official, not scientific etc. etc.

BTW, notwithstanding my respect for the BBC, I find it a little odd that they chose just last night to re-broadcast a film made years ago about Churchill's "wilderness years". Looks as if Auntie is being mobilised as well.