Although it is before my time, sometime in the Fifties what is termed "kitchen sink drama" exploded onto the British stage, temporarily rendering the likes of Noel Coward to the sidelines. It didn't last long though - given the choice between doings around a kitchen sink and doings around a 60 foot pool, most preferred the pool.

I feel the same given the current trend to showcase less-than telegenic actors to somehow allow more audience identification. If I wanted a mirror reflection of myself, I'd look in a mirror. Frankly, I prefer to see people who look better than I do, who are also younger, fitter, more talented, with better wardrobes and hair.