[Boeing Guy]

I would have thought he found the situation amusing.
It depends on your point of view, I find the idea that a great man such as Nelson Mandela would stoop to this is ridiculous. I do not believe it demeaning and as it was broadcasted on the BBC, the politically correct channel, they must have found it okay to broadcast.
It is similar to the U2 joke that was on the first series, which is closer to the truth than you think!
Of course if you want to take offence then I cannot help you.