A sparce but enthusiastic audience attended the latest recording of the Radio Wales comedy show " What's the story?". Ironically broadcasting this topical quiz the same day as the opening pre-election debate on ITV may have lost them the support of any floating comedy supporters.
A warm up from the director Gareth began this show, basically think of a gentle Welsh version of Radio 4's " The News Quiz" with host Justin Waite trying ( but failing) to fill the shoes of Sandi Toksvig.
The questions naturally included the election debate rules and the volcanic ash invasion but were obviously chosen merely to allow the participants to show their ability to produce scripted one-liners.
Team captain Frank Honeybone showed why he is such a funny writer, especially with his continuous stream of celebrity animals, Leopard Rossiter and Elephants Gerald were my favourites. Fellow comedian Ben Partridge scored with his boyish charm despite not looking old enough to grow his beard but claiming he could legally vote & get a lady in the audience pregnant.
TV weatherman Derek Brockway again stated his claim to be a Welsh national treasure with most of his utterances being cheered by an adoring public. In contrast journalist Hannah Jones most telling contribution occurred when she confused the SNP with Nick Griffin's party and began an irrelevant diatribe.
For a free show it definitely provided value for money and if you fancy a night away from watching TV soaps it is recommended. Also, it was much funnier than the election debate.
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