Did I April Fool you?

Yesterday I posted an article about the BBC's plans to create a channel for the over-50s called BBC5, replacing BBC4, which would be rebranded BBC4Kids. It was, of course, utter nonsense. My attempt at an April Fool, because every year people wondered why I never bothered to do one.

My BBC5 prank seemed to fool some of you (who contacted me via Twitter or e-mail), and a few people in the comments appeared to get sucked into my lie -- if only temporarily! Hopefully you read and enjoyed it. Be on your guard next year, as my deviousness will only increase...