November 21st 2023.
Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has revealed that he was reported to the Metropolitan Police in the new series The Great Climate Fight. In the show, Kevin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and Mary Portas are aiming to kickstart real change by identifying practical steps that governments and big businesses can take to eliminate carbon emissions.
Guided by some of the most respected climate experts in the world, they will highlight areas where the government needs to do more, campaigning for tangible improvements in key areas such as energy and housing. But things took a turn when Kevin was trying to urge a government minister to listen to concerns about housing standards.
In a clip from the upcoming episode, Kevin can be seen in the back of a cab en-route to a book launch for Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove. After purchasing a ticket to the event, Kevin received an email from the organisers informing him that they had 'no record' of him working as a freelancer for Channel 4, and thus his ticket had been cancelled.
What's more, they had also reported him to the Metropolitan Police. Kevin was understandably taken aback. He said to the camera, "For what? For impersonation... of myself?"
Fortunately, after a 'proper check', the cancellation of Kevin's ticket was rescinded and he was allowed to attend. He said, "I just want to ask somebody some questions. All it takes is a word from him."
At the event, Kevin listened to Gove speak and then asked his question. After the event, Kevin 'lurked outside' to confirm the MP's promise to meet for a later interview. However, when the time came, the scheduled interview had "evaporated into thin air" and was cancelled.
Kevin expressed his frustration with the situation, saying, "Surely Ministers ought to be prepared to answer questions of national and public importance about the policies they are responsible for."
The Great Climate Fight airs tonight at 9.15pm on Channel 4. Tune in to watch the three presenters as they take their fight to the airwaves and streets, meeting businesses and communities who say they are being held back from going greener.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
