No ties allowed but we're all set for a newish look
In the past viewers have told me I look like a scarecrow on screen or, in one case, a boy band member (during a time when the hair highlights I used to pay a fortune for to gain a hint of glamour went badly wrong).
There are those who are also outraged that I don't wear a tie.
But very few get in touch to mention the set in Newcastle, yet I think it's been far tattier than me.
If I tell you that my counterpart in ITV once remarked that whatever the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ was spending its licence fee millions on, it wasn't our set, you'll get an idea of its ricketiness.
Our last revamp was somewhat spoiled when someone tried and failed to iron a Politics Show logo on a blind leaving behind a melt-mark that we had to hide.
Some of the panels at the back then got dented, and we had to strap our street sign to an old TV stand (now I'm giving away all the secrets).
But I have exciting news. We have revamped and revitalised our set.
Don't worry, we've used your money wisely as we've probably only spent a few seconds of Jonathan Ross's salary on it, but I think it looks appreciably better.
We were forced into it because Look North were redoing their set and as we use the same studio, the old fixtures wouldn't work, but it's been a good opportunity to tart things up a bit.
The houses motif has now spread from our screen to the scenery behind me and we have new screens and wotnot.
It does mean I will be standing more, but then I could do with improving my posture.
I do though get to keep my nice swivel chair with its collection of fluff and old pens behind the cushion. Unfortunately our polypropolene rug also stays.
And of course the crucial things don't change - me and of course the incisive, informative, inspiring political debate.
We've got North East Minister and Chief Whip Nick Brown on this Sunday as well as Harrogate Lib Dem Phil Willis.
Tune in and let me know what you think of the new look. And no, I WON'T be wearing a tie!
I'm Richard Moss, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Political Editor for the North East and Cumbria. Welcome to my irreverent - but hopefully insightful - northern take on reporting politics for Look North and the Politics Show.
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