Diary was disappointed this week to see Lambeth LBC take what is surely the lowest of all roads when it comes defending its honour – writing a letter to the offending party.

However, the good burghers of MJ Towers were even more disappointed in comedienne Jo Brand who – after offending Lambeth by comparing urban Streatham to a part of the anatomy from where the Sun most certainly doesn't shine – apologised and said her remark had ‘no serious intent behind it'. Is that not the point of comedy anyway? If so, why apologise?