to think that Mark Knopfler

[tuckingfits]

Would be so much better as a musical ambassador for the UK than Cliff bloody Richards or (even worse) Paul sodding McCartney?

Bloody love him & can't imagine anyone not feeling the same! He is brilliant,prolific,still cool,fabulous voice which doesn't seem to be aging in the unfortunate Paul sodding McCartney's has he was always shite anyway

Just my thoughts!

YANBU - the guy's a genius

Thank you! He is awesome! And not embarrassing. Unlike the two I.mentioned previously.

YANBU, ..... I'm right behind you there.

Anything is better than Sad Macca thumbs aloft, & the Grannie's friend.

A wee bit of Dire straits would be positively refreshing

Sign me up! Love him. Although tbh I'd have signed up if you were suggesting Keith Harris and Orville :o

I really love you a very lot sometimes Gwendoline xx

Who?

I'd give the job to Frank turner.

Just amazing.

I don't understand why Sir Cliff and Sir Paul are always paid thousands asked to play. They sound and look awful.

YANBU. Brother In Arms gives me goosebumps.

Oh yes- was dragged reluctantly by dh to see him live and he was great.
Even orange Tom jones better than cliff and Paul

He is awesome, so YANBU!

I worship at the feet of Knopfler, so yes please!

YANBU. Knofler is amazing (although I do feel my passion dates me a bit!).

Definitely one of my choices if I ever get on to Desert Island Discs!

I have worshipped the fingers of MK for thirty years, and he still does it for me. Yes, he still has it, and I agree with everybody.

he's one of the few musicians in his field who have improved with age. he's still a bit boring, though...

YANBU :)

:o

YANBU. The Olympics should end with Local Hero being belted out, so appropriate.

boring???

Glad I'm NBU. Now,if only I could arrange for him to replace those other fuds...

yanbu, love his stuff. Heard him live in a small gig in Belfast few years ago, just brilliant.

Yes yes yes Peggy - Local Hero theme for closing ceremony would be awesome!

Yes yes and agree with Peggy's suggestion. Frankly anyone other than Macca or Sir Cliff would get my vote, but MK is a v good call. David Bowie would also be a good choice but not sure how he is live.

I think the UK could find someone a bit more exctiting than either Macca or Knoppa.

Like Chris from coldplay?

Oh god no....Dire Straits???

Romeo and Juliet?

Walk of Life?

terrible TERRIBLE music.