I am just loving The Big Bang Theory at the moment. It’s been so long since I’ve enjoyed a traditionally styled sitcom and this one appeals particularly because it draws its comedy from the world of research and academia. The character of Sheldon is a delight in his pedantic nerdery. And Leonard (who was once Darlene’s boyfriend on Roseanne) is cute as the boy in love with the girl across the hallway. If you’re skeptical about its joys then I urge you to watch this – a gem of a moment from a few weeks ago (here in the Australian showing):