It was with mild pleasure that I read of the decision of Robin Ince to end his association with the Radio 4 programme, The Infinite Monkey Cage . I enjoy the show, but have never been entirely sure what Ince brings to it. He is not terribly funny, nor erudite, although what he lacks in those qualities he makes for in self-regard.

He is not terribly funny, nor erudite, although what he lacks in those qualities he makes for in self-regard

Why did he go? Apparently the BBC think he is too outspoken on various political issues, such as Gaza and trans rights. As you might imagine, Ince is wrong (and on the latter issue, anti-scientific) on both of these issues, and it seems he refused to be silenced. As he put it: ‘Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monke

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