I'm just watching it now too! I don't really find him all that funny but I do like him and the show is better for having him hosting it, can imagine him being a genuinely nice guy.I certainly think so, the quiz show the Chase is so popular because of him, IMHO mind
He made tonight's show more enjoyable with his patter & antics
Be better to define what a "national treasure" is, as I don't think there's anyone who everyone speaks highly of across the nation.
Lets start an uncontentious list, I’ll offer up off the top of my head
Prince Philip
Prince Andrew
David Cameron
Geoff Boycott
Cliff Richard
Michael Barrymore
Zola Budd
Johnny Rotten
Watching him now Cardiff, have to agree with you thereA national treasure is on TV at the moment on the One Show.
Sir Michael Palin
A National Treasure should have excelled at what they do. They should have in their lifetime made a significant contribution to the social fabric and sparked the consciousness of the nation. Universally liked as mentioned by Abel above and ideally honoured for their contribution to society, not just for doing their job well.
National villains some of them.
A national treasure is on TV at the moment on the One Show.
Sir Michael Palin
A National Treasure should have excelled at what they do. They should have in their lifetime made a significant contribution to the social fabric and sparked the consciousness of the nation. Universally liked as mentioned by Abel above and ideally honoured for their contribution to society, not just for doing their job well.