THANK YOU BBC, I HAVE CANCELLED MY XMAS EVE NIGHT OUT

Dear BBC,

Thank you for scheduling Live at the Apollo on Christmas Eve. Traditionally, I would go out and socialise with my friends and acquaintances, but once in a lifetime, there is a must-see moment which everyone uses as a frame of reference for future generations. My own personal 'Moon-landing' moment is the opportunity to see the comic stylings of not only the funniest woman in the world, but arguably, the funniest human being who ever has, or ever will, walk the earth. I am talking of course, about the legendary Gina Yashere.

The only quibble I have, is that an event of such magnitude should really be broadcast to the nation on BBC1 on Christmas Day itself, possibly at 3pm after we've all had our dinner. A thought for next year perhaps.

I just hope that I don't die of expectation in the final days running up to this, although I shall surely die of hilarity and joy, as Gina reveals her genius to her adopted nation.

Thanks forever.