Reaction to the series was mixed. Phil Daoust in "The Guardian" described the show as being "unusual" and "eclectic". Chris Campling, who wrote a preview of the first episode, highlighted it in his "Radio Choice" column for "The Times". Gillian Reynolds highlighted the programme as one of her radio choices in the "Daily Telegraph". Rosanna Chianta in "Scotland on Sunday" compared the show positively to "QI", also created by Lloyd, while Frances Lass from the "Radio Times" said it was better, claiming it was, ""QI" with even more jokes. Made me bark with laughter", that, "Lord Reith would be so proud" and the programme was, "Pornography for the brain!"