Tuning in to watch “Doctor Who”* last night, I caught the end of the amateur dancing competition “Strictly Come Dancing”. I never watch it, but maybe I should: before my very eyes a guy contestant threw the girl contestant over his shoulder and mimicked spanking her sparkly-dressed bottom. That’s right, spanking: it wasn’t just one smack, but a rather extended – if somewhat over-acted – piece of pervery.

The best part was the reaction of the audience: they broke out in loud cheers. As soon as his hand landed the first time.

I should be going into a feminist rage, but I can’t summon up the fury.

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* Please, don’t let anybody but Russell T. Davies write any more episodes. Seriously. Even if the episodes are going to be full of schoolgirls and weirdo alien headmasters.