Last week, I sat open-mouthed as this silly, bizarre, children's tv-like and often very bad sit-com unfolded before my eyes. But, for some reason, I just couldn't hate it. I could sense the work of some clever comedy-phile just in the background, desperate to hit the mark.

It's a rare programme that can leave you sitting on your sofa absolutely stunned, silent, open-mouthed. Often it's a very good thing - like when Sam Tyler jumped off that building, when Blackadder and his men went over the top, or when Donna had to have her mind wiped. Then there are the programmes that have perhaps defied your expectations, such as the unremittingly dark opening episode of The Mighty Boosh series three, Eels which left me as confused as amused. And then there are shows like Lab Rats...