hi meg
I have never been convinced that Brian was as thick as he made himself out to be, come on, even students who aren't getting straight A's or anywhere near it know who Shakespeare is lol.
Also there have been times when Brian has let his guard down and has come out with some of the most insiteful comments and observations of any of this years HM's.
I think he is definately playing at being 'Tim Nice But Dim' but that doesn't take away from his entertainment value or from the fact that he seems to be genuinely one of the good guys.