So, what's everyone's take on the whole Angus Deayton thing?
For me, he is what makes the show, no matter how madcap subsequent shows have been (last series's Boris Johnson show and this week's show hosted by Bruce Forsyth were particularly great) and no matter how much Paul Merton hates the man (allegedly 
). The show where Paul and Ian "Gnome" Hislop tore Deayton apart over his much-publicised indiscretion (gangsta-rap and everything) was the best thing on TV last year. But that should have been as far as the joke went.
Yeah, bring back Angus Deayton!!
I'm afraid I don't share your opinion of Bruce Forsyth's efforts - it just got a bit sad for me, and I don't think he handled the autocue very well.
And I thank all the Gods in the Universe that I missed the Charlotte Church one.
Was it any good?
I seem to be the only one who enjoyed the Charlotte Church episode. I wasn't comparing her performance to that of anyone else, but I thought she did a good job.
I have a different take on the Angus Deayton business. I pointedly avoided watching the show where they tore him apart, because I like Angus, and felt sorry for him.
But that made me think twice about watching the show at all, because maybe I should be sorry for their other targets too. Although I'm still watching the show sometimes, my loyalty to the show took a dive because of that.
The way I see it, watching the show is seductive. They're all laughing at some easy targets, and the audience is laughing along, and it's like being with your mates and sharing a laugh at somebody else's expense.
Great fun if you're in with the gang. No fun if you're to one being picked on.
In contrast, I saw another, viewer-feedback type show where the audience were criticising the show for picking on people. Merton, Hislop and Deayton tried to defend themselves, but they came across as typical bullies, having a great laugh so long as nobody stops their joke, but turning genuinely nasty as soon and somebody stands up to them.
If you can't take it, you shouldn't dish it out!