Gerard Batten returns to Hearts of Oak to delve into the subject of the British honours system.
The new years honours list has the UK asking if some of the recipients are deserving of such an award.
The honours list consists of knights and dames, appointments to the Order of the British Empire and gallantry awards to servicemen and women, and civilians.
Great Britain is a class based society and the honours system is at the heart of it.
British honours are thought by the public to be awarded on merit but this is often not the case.
Prime Ministers have always used the honours system as a way of rewarding support, loyalty and financial donations.
The process of awarding an honour is a closed system that is not transparent and so only a handful of people know the steps involved.
Is this a fair way to base a society on?
Secretive. Divisive. Corrupt.
Is it time the whole process was ditched?