"This story became a favourite of Lyttelton's, who claimed in interviews that the "distinguished actor" had never actually been named on the show.Since 18 May 1985 (in the same episode as Kenny Everett made his debut) the show has included a fictional and completely silent scorer "whose job is eased by the fact no points are actually awarded", usually "the lovely Samantha" who sits on Humph's left hand.