Looking back at how outspoken and controversial some comedians and commentators were allowed to be on mainstream television, and then today with the craven obedience of producers and performers on ALL mainstream channels, you realise how far we have fallen in terms of media integrity, independence and brave, forthright journalism. The BBC is one of the worst, if not THE worst offenders, yet preens itself on being ahead of the game.

Watching Clive Myrie fronting his commercial boasting of "working 24/7 to bring you the truth" makes me physically ill.