On BBC Television's One show tonight, Ade Edmondson, ex of "The Young Ones" and "Bottom" revealed that he is not acting at this time, having started his own band.

He explained that his band, "The Bad Shepherds" is a punk/ folk fusion band in the sense that it is punk music played on folk instruments (he plays mandolin, as well as guitar).

He went on to say that he loves folk music, and pointed out that it is a misconception that folk is all about sweaters, beards and pipes. He said he found it stimulating and exciting.

The most surprising apologist for the music we love, but God bless him for making the point in a mainstream program, at peak viewing time.

Dijit