A lighter exchange of views between Paxman and Howard during the 2005 general election

Jeremy Paxman once asked a stonewalling Michael Howard the same question a dozen times.

An encounter which didn't much help Mr Howard at the time, back in 1997, when he was trying and failing to become Tory leader.

So what advice does Mr Howard and other politicians have for those who go on to Newsnight to face Jeremy Paxman?

Steve Hewlett has been finding out. The programme contains some strong language.

Listen to part one of How To Beat ... Jeremy Paxman

Listen to part two of How To Beat ... the Audience