This lecture from David Attenborough and commissioned by the BBC as part of Ofcom’s never ending PSB review , it hit the headlines last week for its passing criticism of the BBC’s reliance on makeover shows. It is in fact a 30 minute canter through hammocking, the impact of ITV, and a withering dismissal of “niche” channels which “have their place” but …. And in a piece of supreme ironic scheduling the BBC have tucked this spirited defence and history of public service broadcasting on BBC Parliament on a Saturday night. You really will not see his like again.