HAVING only watched a couple of episodes of Backchat, I must admit I wasn't sure what to expect from Jack and Michael Whitehall's double-act at the Courtyard last Sunday.

But an hour and a half later, I was laughing out loud like the rest of the packed audience thanks to perfect comedy timing by both family members, although whether Michael truly meant to be that funny may be open to debate.

To explain briefly, Backchat was initially broadcast on BBC3 before moving to BBC2 due to its increasing popularity.

Presented by stand-up comedian Jack and his father, the show consists of various games and quizzes involving celebrities.

I am a fan of Jack's, so was delighted to attend last Sunday's show when I heard he was a special guest of Michael's.

However, I did think he would only make a fleeting appearance, rather than interview Michael throughout the duration of the gig. And that was without an interval.

After being introduced by his son, Michael nervously walked on stage, maybe because he wasn't sure what to expect, especially because Jack had just told the audience that it would be the first time that he would be interviewing his father.

Jack is renowned for his cheeky personality and is one of the country's leading stand-up comics.

But I am sure I am not alone in saying that Michael's own humour was pretty sharp too.

Jack went through Michael's life, starting from his childhood up to being a film agent that has looked after the likes of Judi Dench and Daniel Day Lewis.

He also talked about his personal life, although Jack was very surprised when he started talking about "Jane" and not his mother Hilary.

"Who is Jane?" asked a startled Jack.

"Jane was my first wife," said Michael.

That was one of many funny moments that the audience had the pleasure to witness.

Others included Michael criticising some celebrities who get honoured, such as James Corden and when he had an encounter with Margaret Thatcher's daughter Carole at 10 Downing Street.

That particular episode included Michael and Carole failing to order a taxi.

Well, you can't blame the operator for not believing you when you say your name is Whitehall and you want picking up from 10 Downing Street.

The gig concluded yet another successful CourtLaughing weekend at the Courtyard.

Featuring the Thinking Drinkers Guide to the Legends of Liquor and Jack Dee, as well as usual favourites like James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids, this was the fourth year that the Courtyard has held its CourtLaughing event.

It only seems like yesterday that the idea was first mooted, but it has steadily grown to the extent that the country's most popular comedians are willing to come to our great city.

Although as Michael Whitehall pointed out, he has been further than Hereford before when he once went to Yorkshire.

Here's to another successful CourtLaughing next year.