Comedy - Anger at State of British Comedy: Bumper Pack

Right, Comedy Awards yesterday, and lots to be livid about.

1. Little Britain dominates, and so-called Executive Producer "Michael Hurll" says
   

   'This year's comedy output on television is probably the strongest ever in the 16 years of the British Comedy Awards.'

   I'd suggest 1996 and the Partridge/Day Today dominance, but that's why I'm not "Executive Producer".
   
   
2. Our old friend. Shades of defensiveness starting to creep in?
   

   Earlier, Gervais told the audience: ''i'm not confident about this award show. I nearly didn't come tonight...I've got quite a bit of this plastic at home.'