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Rather than spend money doing that, why not spend a lot less money just replacing the lampholder and the flex, then you'll know that there's nothing dodgy about them. Cost you a few quid. probably the best thing to do, yes, thanks

to me it was! So back to my original question - is it safe or should it be tested professionally? Or, if it still 'works' - which I know it does - does that mean it was just a freak accident?

thanks. lots of banter (that I cannot follow) in the last couple of days. it was most definitely a strong electric shock I got and the blue 'spark' arced from round about where the pins are to my hand. my whole arm went tingly for a short while. although I don't see anything out place it...

thanks. it is actually a bayonet type - so is the lamp OK to continue to use?

I'm hoping someone can tell me if I have a potentially lethal table lamp (or that I was simply daft when changing a bulb). I went to change the bulb on this lamp and forgot to switch off the socket at the wall. I took the old bulb out but when I went to put the new one in I tilted the lamp...