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Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 09:34 GMT 10:34 UK

At last you have someone with good plain common sense on the programme, namely David Starkey. Is there no politician with common sense? Let us have a few more David Starkeys on the programme and certainly in the House of Commons.

Patricia Cole

Patricia Cole, Solihull

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 09:32 GMT 10:32 UK

Interesting that so many comments are made on Starkey's interruptions on last night's QT, yet no previous comments on David Laws, the Lib Dem panellist, constantly interrupting on last week's debate.
I usually have no time for Starkey and his opinions, yet despite my dislike for the man, what he actually said, if you take out the personal insults, was actually based on fact and was a good analysis of the current political and social situation in this country.

Chris Dale, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 09:29 GMT 10:29 UK

Tired and uninspiring choice of panelists most of the time .. too much of the same faces ... How about once a week someone from the public in the area that the programme visits - not connected to a council organisation or official body but someone who cares about society and can challenge the party line that is so often predictable and a bore to watch.

Jeff Duncan, Dundee

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 09:24 GMT 10:24 UK

Put Benjamin Zephanir,the dreadlocked poet,who once rejected OBE award from HM the Queen in the panel.

Kolawole Ajao, Lagos, Nigeria

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 08:50 GMT 09:50 UK

If there is going to be a political debate, who will be representing the USA?

[coolchristie1], colchester, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 08:46 GMT 09:46 UK

From reading a number of comments I am considering my answer to the last question time debate. Maybe the BNP are too good to be dragged into a creche with the other parties. Granted I have never watched question time so I will probably have to take a look soon. Probably on the date when the BNP are invited.

It is worrying some people feel this political question opportunity is used to bash parties. I would hope there is impartiality. Otherwise there is little point

Wayne, Lancashire

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 08:18 GMT 09:18 UK

I totally agree with Dr David Starkey. I am not a conservative but I have to say what he said was true and as we all know truth hurts.

Me, Brighton

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 07:59 GMT 08:59 UK

Unfortunately for Labour supporters what Dr David Starkey said about the financial crisis was spot on. Labour did sit back and enjoy the flow of revenue from the City, which funded the creation of meaningless public sector jobs. What they should have done is invest in our schools to improve the social fabric of our society, in addition to regulating financial institutions properly through the Bank of England and the FSA.

Jon

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 07:17 GMT 08:17 UK

David Starkey -------- Unbelievable, I just turned off & had an early night.

[Jobrite], Worthing

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 07:14 GMT 08:14 UK

Please do not allow David Starkey(?) to appear on this programme again. His negative, sneering attitude was disgraceful. Nothing positive to say about anything. He spoilt the programme for me with his self-promoting rudeness.

David Rhodes, Wimborne

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 06:49 GMT 07:49 UK

Looking at the responses here it seems I will be alone in support of David Starkey. He says things as they are (to him at least) and is not swayed by popular opinion. The fact that he seems to upset so many people suggests that perhaps he is is hitting the nail on the head and observing truths that people do not want to admit. Peter Hitchens follows the same pattern (if not the same opinion) as Dr Starkey and QT needs more like these people, not party political sycophants.

Grrrrr of Oxford

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 06:34 GMT 07:34 UK

David Starkey could quite possibly be the rudest guest ever to appear on Question Time. I applaud the other panelists for their restraint in dealing with someone who has an inability to participate in topical debate.

To be honest I was surprised to see him on the panel again, as I seem to remember during his previous appearance, he did not exactly cover himself in glory either.

Stewart, Glasgow

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 05:55 GMT 06:55 UK

I did not see the live broadcast, but the comments on HYS prompted me to watch it on BBC I-Player. The panel was fairly balanced, I saw nothing offensive in Dr David Starkey - he reminded me of the later actor John Wells, who was particularly skilled at mimicking people. I did not think the range of questions very exciting, and thought the whole programme was "mediocre" at best, and am glad that I did not stay up to watch it last night. I think David Dimbleby is approaching his "sell by date"

John DAKIN, Bristol, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 04:32 GMT 05:32 UK

"Question Time" with Mr. Dimbleby is very good - can't say I am impressed by other Presenters who take his place - especially on 'Any Questions' - far too 'PC'. The show seemed more like a Comedy sketch among very close friends.

Publish Last, Derby, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 2 October, 2009, 02:48 GMT 03:48 UK

Tonight's programme (1st October) was totally marred and seriously unbalanced by the outpouring of personal vitriol against the prime minister by Dr. David Starkey, quite regardless of the question asked. It quickly became predictable and tiresome and had nothing to do with the informative debate which is an essential characteristic of the programme. I hope he is not invited to take part again.

Christine Lee