I might have to get one of those teatowels, although I suspect I may be one of the c-bombs in question.

Ths clip is an out-take, of course, from the simply excellent The Thick of It, whch I’ve just discovered is available in its entirety on YouTube.

It really is one of the best British comedy series of the century so far: witty, smart and profane, with suberb performances across the board.

I wonder, if Chris Langham had been able to walk backwards while appearing to walk forwards, whether the general public might have found it easier to forgive him.