Why is the BBC so in love with Bono when he's a dreadful old hypocrite?

From the fuss that some are making - well, the BBC is making anyway - you would think it was a long-lost sonnet of Shakespeare or at the very least a newly discovered poem by Philip Larkin.

Indeed, the BBC press office is in full gush-mode as it unveils its latest poetry reading addition to the Radio 4 schedule. 'Unique,' they drool. 'An atmospheric and artistic radio feature... purposefully quintessential'. 

How wonderful, you might think. Better tune in for that one - a real cultural coup from Auntie at last. Sadly, though, as is so often the case with the Beeb nowadays, its sell is somewhat different to the reality. More...

See also:

1. Robert Fisk: How can you trust the cowardly BBC?
2. Tony Benn slams the BBC over Gaza...
3. U2's Larry Mullen Jr. blasts Bush, Blair and Bono...
4. Get out of the way, Bono, and leave Africa alone...