It's widely accepted that the quality of punditry on terrestrial TV is bobbins, to put it mildly. But there is a saviour waiting in the wings. A man who has graced the palazzos of Italy, the Football Weekly studios, and the steroidal environs of the World's Strongest Man competition with poise, personality, humour and, occasionally, insight. 

That man is James Richardson, and this petition is in support of his candidacy to bring a refreshing touch of class to Auntie Beeb's Old Boys' Sofa Club. 

Please sign - it's your duty as a TV license payer.