Oh wow. The ITV newsreader just told that after the break we the viewers will be treated to a real special insert. What happened when these two legends met?, read the blurp. One of the legends was David Beckham, a man of considerable influence over hair-styles, mobile phones and cola drinks.

The other legends was Nelson Mandela, a lawyer-cum-terrorist-cum-political prisoner-cum-icon-cum-president, one of the people who helped bring apartheid down, negotiated peace between the various ethnic groups in South Africa and once had a concert held for him.

Not to be outdone, the BBC news’ take on this was the two most famous people in the world meet. Talk about journalistic integrity.