When we upgraded our television a year ago, Craig spent countless hours researching before purchasing, so much so I used to tease him about it. He even read 30-odd reviews on just how sharp the clarity of the colour black would be across different makes and models. It was definitely one of those occasions where you just nod and daydream as he chirps on about his findings.

We opted for an LG Smart TV that no doubt has some highly technical name that my brain refuses to retain. It’s flat, it’s big, it has Freeview, and you can stream LOVEFiLM through it - that’s enough for me. But seemingly not for my old man. He’s slowed one too many times when we pass the television section at Tescos and I know he’s secretly willing Dexter to break our telly so he has an excuse for an upgrade.

Well he won’t be getting one.

It just seems like a big old faff having to dig out the over-sized, ridiculous-looking and uncomfortable glasses before you switch on the TV. It makes television very unsociable with you and your significant other both looking like will.i.am. You can’t opt out either; If the other is knee-deep in the telly, watching without the goggles is guaranteed to be headache-inducing. Add to this the fact you have to stare directly at the television, a family viewing experience is even more uncomfortable with you all squeezed on a single sofa (in fact the US have gone so far as to decry 3D TV in the home as unsafe for the under 7′s due to it straining developing eyes). Finally, let’s face it - they’re so pricey!

It seems the BBC are with me on this too. Having been running a pilot 3D broadcast program for the past two years, it’s now announced plans to axe its 3D scheduling at least until 2016 citing a “disappointing takeup”. During the trial it has broadcast some of their most popular programs to the estimated 1.5m households in the UK having 3D-capable screens. We’ve had Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Stink (the much hyped family friendly Christmas program), a select few Wimbledon matches… and the Queen’s Christmas Message.

I can’t think of anything more ridiculous than watching the Queen’s Christmas Message in 3D (I sniggered when I saw it advertised) and it seems I’m not alone - only 5% of viewers took the opportunity to watch her essentially sitting down and talking at us in all her 3D glory. I’m incredibly proud of our Royal family but it did seem like a ludicrous choice of program to broadcast in 3D. I appreciate he BBC wanted to appeal to broad spectrum of 3D TV viewers during the trial, but this was hardly the edge-of-your-seat thrilling spectacle I imagined would draw in a big audience.

The Beeb isn’t alone either. Disney recently announced the discontinuation of its ESPN sports 3D channel in the US by the end of the year. Now if they can’t work out what’s worth the money, no one can!