Shane MacGowan certainly sounded sober enough when Jools spoke to him earlier on in the broadcast. And he certainly looked in good form...er, healthier...than usual. I didn't much like the song, still less the musical arrangement but then, as someone said earlier, a pay cheque is a pay cheque...

Maybe Shane was just nervous of those who are only too ready to criticise a poor performance. I was just glad to see him alive and performing at all.

I remain convinced I made a wise choice in giving the Wilting White Heather Mark 2 show a miss. I'd have hated the sight of Phil & Aly looking miserable...