THE MISUNDERSTATEMENT

Today, Channel Four television have announced a new reality TV show in which contestants are fooled into thinking they've travelled to Russia to learn how to become an astronaut (okay, cosmonaut). "Hilariously", it is, of course, a prank played on a group of gullible volunteers mixed with stooges who have been briefed on their mission.

The show will transmit nightly over ten days in December, and is fronted by Johnny Vaughn. Channel Four's Angela Jain says, "We've taken a big risk with Space Cadets."

Sweetheart, it's fronted by Johnny "the ratings killer" Vaughn - it's tough to imagine taking a bigger risk in television. When you know you're onto a loser that you'd rather everyone ignore, ask Johnny Vaughn to host it. Eurgh!