Although I'm still not happy with Matt being changed to some idiot (he was much better in the first one when he had some intelligence [about 0:50]), this episode was of a very good standard.
The first two of the new series were a bit meh, but this one had me loling very much. In particularly, the inclusion of "with a mace!" after sentences.
"But then you'll leave me....with a a mace!"--------------------
Also, I saw Charlie Brooker's Newswipe. It basically examines the news coverage of the week and in a no nonsense way. This show is cynical brilliance and I highly recommend it to you all. Last week featured a rather nice segment about the snow.
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There was also the "9 lessons and carols for godless people." It took a little while to get going (although no fault of the acts, I think they were just a bit poorly scheduled. Starting with a lecture wasn't the way to go) and act 3 was a bit crap, but otherwise it was largely enjoyable. Nothing outstanding, just enjoyable.
It was at its best when it diversified into other sceptical topics, taking a swipe at homeopathy, the bible code, crystal healing etc. and at its worst during act 3 which, as far as I can tell, seems to some form of pan-show trolling. Either that or the guy can't believe he can say this stuff without being burnt at the stake and so is trying to be as outrageous as possilbe. Either way it was a bit meh, just stating what they already knew
But if finished with an excellent song which had the hold crowd screaming at the top of their voice "peace and quiet" [about 3:50]
The full line up was:
Robin Ince, Richard Dawkins, Brian Cox, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Shappi Khorsandi, Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden, Robyn Hitchcock, Jim Bob and Baba Brinkman
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