NEW YEAR

is no laughing matter for Rory Bremner, who’s to undergo major surgery. ‘I’m going to have my knees replaced in 2020, as they’ve only just about managed to keep me standing this year,’ he tells me. ‘Other than new knees, I would like to get satire back on television. We’re in talks about doing something in the U.S. The Americans have a good sense of humour — they elected Donald Trump.’