I went and saw Pointless and all I got was this lousy T-Shirt

So I went and saw Pointless being filmed today, the first of series seven (I think) (Apparently not, thanks Dan H) at the new digs at Elstree.

• Basically nothing’s changed, so the apparently very exciting new endgame is being saved for another series. Still if you’re going to waste my time and money, at least the show is still entertaining to go and see.
• Basically look out for lots of jokes and references to moving to Elstree in the first episode (specifically things that you’re nearer to now they’ve moved), and they’re not shy about pointing out to viewers that although nothing looks like its changed actually it has and it’s been months since the previous episode had been recorded. OR it will probably all get edited out.
• The big issue is that there appeared to be a massive static problem, and Xander was frequently audibly yelping when leaning on his monitor. I don’t think there’s been a format where a host tries to host whilst getting regular electric shocks, so that’s something for the future.
• Mark Olver did the warm up. I know he’s been around a lot and regularly does Deal or No Deal, but this is the first time our paths crossed. He was good! He’s Bristolian and shouts at people.
• This isn’t the first time I’ve been to Elstree, but the last time was for The Exit List which had a weird set-up. The Elstree audience holding area is a bit swanky isn’t it? Much better than the Television Centre’s, in that there are a proper amount of seats and tables. And the bar sold a Snickers and a can of Coke for £1.60, which is less than it costs in my work canteen.
• It seemed to take an age to get everybody into the studio, although I can’t tell whether that’s a feature of the studio or because there was a coach load of old people come to watch and I was towards the back.
• I award Elstree 8/10.