Sue Carr is a good appointment

yes, definitely

The red dressing gown and hefty wig look is absurd. This looks like the working dog class at Crufts. 

it's a bit father christmas isn't it

though in fact most puisne judges are the very opposite of St Nick 

Vos was nice about the family support. Well done Geoffrey.

The Lord Chancellor's speech was jolly and human. He seems a nice cove and very able. Loved the ".. and I joined the circus" line.

Others not so much.