In fact, making his character a confirmed hypochondriac is one of the screenplay's wittier touches.

In a witty touch, a creaky disembodied voice explains that artists must introduce a "certain amount of variety" to remain interesting.

Crossed leg and thigh pieces concealed half a hard-boiled quail egg, a witty touch.

"He has a light and witty touch."

There are wittier touches that do not seriously undermine the work.

Reviewers have commented that these reports are enlivened by his witty literary touch.

Light witty touch - contemporary - no obscurities - great stuff.

Outside the state-of-the-art building is another witty touch: the leaking fire hydrant turns out to be a fountain.

Some of Molesworth's wittiest touches are in the accessories.

A witty touch was the music.