That's right, it was better. I don't suppose there's any chance of doing away with studio audiences more often is there?
But in QIs' case, it seems as if it's five pals chatting, telling anecdotes, plus you can hear what they're saying - rather than playing to the audience. Perhaps that's the difference.
AZ “ it burns ink whenever it's started” - most Canons have a facility to STAY ON - so you don’t get that constant cleaning and ink usage when it starts up - it’s all in the useless manual somewhere!