Spanners in Space sounds like a Doctor Who title itself

[cosmolinguist]

So obviously when Clara calls herself the Doctor's carer (in what seems to be half exasperation, half futile attempt at insulting him (a combination that reminded me of Martin Freeman's Watson)) and he replies "Yeah, she cares so I don't have to," Andrew grinned and patted me on the knee and said, "that's what you are for me! You care so I don't have to!"

But this wasn't Andrew's best moment while we were watching. That clearly goes to the first appearance of Michael Smiley, where he said "if you're wondering where you recognize him from, he was Spanners in Spaced.

"...You mean Tyres," I said. If I hadn't already placed the actor I wouldn't have had the foggiest idea what Andrew was talking about, but as it turned out his attempt to be helpful was as funny as anything on the TV.

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[rmc28]

You know the bit in Spaced where Tyres is dancing to the beeping of the pavement crossing?

Nico actually does this. It is very cute. I should have got video evidence last summer when he was still very tiny to be toddling let alone dancing. But I could probably get video evidence this year if I try.

[cosmolinguist]

That does sound very cute. :) I look forward to evidence, should any come to light.