Frankie Boyle is funniest as an elderly Yorkshireman, not while trying to offend

With his bad taste jokes about Michael Jackson and killing prostitutes, Frankie Boyle was back to his old self as the host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Personally, I find his intention to offend as many people as possible a little tiring. He's a clever bloke, so I'm sure he could find funnier things to say that aren't always dripping in sarcasm.

He had a go at Michael McIntyre, probably due to sour grapes. He could learn a few things from Michael, who can be hilarious without swearing or criticising everyone in sight.

I actually laughed the most during Buzzcocks at Frankie's brilliant impression of Alan Bennett talking about custard creams. See, you can do it when you want!

I found it ironic that Carol Vorderman told off the bloke from Reverend and the Makers for swearing, yet didn't really challenge Frankie. But then anyone who does gets their head bitten off, so I don't really blame her.

Frankie's influence seemed to have affected the normally-nice Noel Fielding, who told Carol "you look like Bobby Ball if he was in Star Trek". Her outfit was odd, though.