Paul Merton in China

I can’t be arsed to register at The Guardian’s site in order to comment, but I did want to chime in with praise for the first episode of Paul Merton in China. Having just spent three years there, I laughed a lot during the hour.

I think my favourite part was the commune visit, the only place in Communist China to experience a utopian Communist way of life. Contrast that with the tacky opulence of the fake French chateau — built by a Party member — and the contradictions in China’s self image are clear.

Totally looking forward to the next three episodes.

• 22 May 2007

• Thinking