Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Pillory celebrating everything toxic about bullying and social media, a spectacle of public shaming and embarrassment. Horrible nauseating disgusting cringe. Shameful content from the BBC mafia.

Saturday night TV on British television has been in the doldrums in the past few years (Strictly C/D excepted) with the two largest broadcasters rolling out some real stinkers posing as quality entertainment (Ninja Warriors, Splash anything with Keith Lemon and Stephen Mulhern in it) and the usual sing-a-thon's which have passed their sell by date. This is a genuine breath of fresh air, with the host enthusiastically speeding though the show which is cleverly constructed with a good variety of guests, well thought out banter and some excellent regular set pieces (Midnight game show, Unexpected star) Michael comes across very well as though he is thoroughly enjoying himself and there are many laugh out loud moments without the usual "message" laden anti-comedy that infects much of the BBC's recent output.

Horrible choice. Ruined Christmas beyond all repair. The Shot callers who made this choice need to be sacked. Dragged through the streets really. Perhaps tarred and feathered. It's akin to kicking puppies and shooting reindeer all in one. Michael McIntyre's Big Show..... Bah Humbug!!

Michael McIntyre has tried a few formats out in order to broaden his range beyond just being a stand-up comedian (albeit a very successful one).

A one series gig on Britain's Got Talent didn't really work, and his chat show didn't fare much better.

Here though he is on much safer ground, and the public clearly agree, as this show has one various awards.

It's good natured, typically silly Saturday night entertainment, with McIntyre on good form as the host. Not all the items totally work, and it could do with varying its structure week on week, but this is good fun overall.

How michael Mackintyre was ever "successful" on TV is a mystery. The guy just isn't funny and he's painful to watch.