It felt like a missed opportunity on Thursday when 30 unique practices of Irish cultural heritage were recognised by the state — and there was no place for the pre-match shemozzle.

Take That are never name-checked in The Band, a spirited musical that features much of the British popstars’ best-known back catalogue.

Is the match on the telly? It was once the kind of question that could at least bring some sort of certainty to your day.

I have a small indoor aerial and 4 channels.