Nativity play
Several reviews in the UK media noted that, with a few exceptions, the performances and material were not of the highest calibre and did not compare to the quality of the original shows from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The critical comments were tempered by references to the fact that the event was held for a good cause - e.g. the respected Chortle.co.uk website stated: "a charity gig is much like the infants’ Nativity play, successful in its own terms and not deserving of too much harsh scrutiny." (The contrast was perhaps made vivid by the airing on Channel Four of the film of the 1981 show "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball" just a few days before the new show.)