By Nico Hines and Gareth Richman

A leading American surgeon claims that full face transplants will be possible within the next 12 months, which got us thinking about who should sign up for a fresh visage.

Gordon Brown struggles to connect with the public – something that loveable clown Boris Johnson finds all too easy, so perhaps the Prime Minister should combine their powers.

Charles and Camilla say they don’t need any help to bring the romance back to the Royal Family, but frankly my dears  . . . (altogether now) . . . I don’t give a damn.

Hillary Clinton will be unleashed onto the world stage next year. Who better than Vladimir Putin, the Russian president and mega-hunk, to help generate that air of authority?

Barack Obama. If you believe the hype, the President-elect is already the greatest man on earth – but is he the fastest? Usain Bolt could be of assistance.

Tony and Cherie. After a decade in Downing Street and a new mission to bring peace to the Middle East, Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore’s turn in Ghost has inspired Tony Blair to take up more relaxing pastime.

Who do you think should swap faces?