The ratings for award shows this season are up. Entertainment Weekly reports that Emmy viewership was up 9% and the Golden Globs were up 14%. Why? Simple. My recaps of them here. People are watching them solely to better appreciate my gags about them.

So the British Film & Television Academy begged me to recap their movie award show, as they are desperate to up their profile…

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