Method acting

Former colleague John Dee - who championed good and innovative office design at the BBC - has got a bit peeved with the posturing of Auntie's on-screen newsreaders and reporters. I commend his doctorate level analysis of their mannerisms. The only one he's missed is the simple "Mambo" position. One hand across stomach, the other arm extended to the side, palm forward. Used for pointless emphasis, or "Look, this is easy, I'm clever - and you're stupid".