Speaking volumes

Is it possible that someone in the Have I Got News For You dressing room added some product pzazz to guest presenter Alexander Armstrong's barnet last night ?

There just seemed to be so much more, covering so much more, than on previous appearances.

Xander's grooming sat a little uneasily with teasing of panellist Alex Salmond for his vanity. The make-up artist was Suzie Narden. She clearly had fun, giving Ian Hislop a nascent kiss curl.