"Some UAS lad even did his first solo live on the programme."
Beags, Unless I've got my wires crossed it was ULAS. The lad in the Bulldog was not doing his 1st solo ( a bit risky that one) but rather it was supposedly a 'first flight.'
Unfortunately the instructor chosen was Pat P*****tt.
The live commentary went something like:
"Gosh, isn't this exciting Sir!"
"Hmmm."
" I mean : it's really great to be flying in an RAF aircraft!"
"Oh...Yeah ......absolutely "
"Isn't the view fantastic!"
" Yeah ...great I guess"
Etc. Etc.