On Tuesday, as a birthday treat, I managed to snaffle some tickets for Russell Howard's Good News. While I'm a great admire of his, I hadn't seen the show before and didn't really know what to expect.

During any show, there are slack moments where cameras have to be repositioned, lights adjusted or other bits of TV nonsense. Normally it's up to the warm-up act to keep the audience entertained - however Russell is obviously no slouch in the comedy department and kept up a witty banter with the audience throughout. At one point he was asking what we'd spend a £45 million Lotto win on.

Bizarrely, in a moment of silence while the audience contemplated a win of this magnitude, I shouted

CHEESE!

I struggle to think why. Why did I shout "Cheese!"? Why, when he asked what variety of cheese, I replied "Dorset Blue Vinney". For some reason, it was the only one of the Cheese Shop Sketch cheeses I can remember.

As a testament to how popular twitter is now, before I'd even made the train home I received this tweet.

Tom Kendall

@zanytk

Replying to @edent@edent I'm gunna rub Dorset blue vinnie all over you!

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Still, at least no-one tried to get me laid! Note: That link is dead. I think it was from someone talking about how Russell tried to set them up with another audience member.

Sadly, the bit was cut from the TV screening - much to the consternation of some audience members.

Jess

@jessyka19

Replying to @howardhour@bbcgoodnews YOU LEFT CHEESEMAN OUT, HOW DARE YOU! :@ best bit!

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Do yourself a favour, apply for tickets to some of the shows on offer. Big name shows like Strictly Come Dancing often fill up quickly - but it's easy to get free tickets for sitcoms, pilots and game-shows. As well as a great night's entertainment you also run the very small chance of seeing the back of your head during the closing credits!