Terry ‘Hooverbag’ Wogan has responded to complaints about a behemoth bulge in his trews that could be witnessed by ladies from Troon to Aberfeldy while presenting Points Of View. The DJ, appendage thrown over his shoulder, talked about the incident on his Radio 2 show, commenting: “Everybody’s an expert – you can’t appear on television without a crowd of idiots telling you you look like something the cat dragged in.”

Wogan and his baby’s arm holding a cow’s heart prompted a selection of viewers to complain on BBC messageboards after the programme was screened. Wogan insisted on his radio show that the trousers he wore were his own. Viewers jumped to the presenter’s defence, with one commenting: “I think the cameraman was taking the proverbial. Terry isn’t usually framed that way. He probably thought it was the usual waist-up shot and wasn’t giving a thought to the lunchbox.”