1 NOVEMBER 1968, Page 12

Pots and kettles

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS

What a piece of work is man, Tailor-made for self-derision. Catch and shoot him if you can, Put him on the television.

But, they say, the show may bring Every triumph to disaster, Broadcasting is not a thing To be left to the broadcaster.

Others, maybe, take the view, Frightened by insane ambitions, Politics are serious, too, And not fit for politicians.