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Depiction of graphic murder before 9pm watershed = exciting plot development for the whole family, see photos pages 7-11. Depiction of same-sex kiss before 9pm watershed = end of good taste and decency, think of the children, etc. etc. Anyone else finding the Daily Mail’s standards a little bit confusing?

It has been a pretty difficult week for comedy. Before we go any further, it’s helpful to recognise that comedy is hard work. Sometimes – and even with the best preparation and writers – jokes fall flat. Having to explain that something is, in fact, a joke is not normally a good sign, and not …