In 1994, Taylor made a memorably idiosyncratic appearance on the BBC comedy panel show Have I Got News for You where he didn't seem to understand the light-hearted nature of the programme and used its forum for serious political debate. However, he redeemed himself with the revelation that he was a big fan of Bob Marley, an announcement which led to an invitation to present the prizes at the British Reggae Awards a week later, which he accepted..
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