Cracking TV

Get your sausages on a fork ready as John pitches commissioner Luke some classic kids drama: Grange Hill, Byker Grove, Children's Ward, and Press Gang. However, Luke is already minded to commission cult kids drama Dark Season. Will John channel his inner Ziggy and charm Luke with a cheeky pitch, or will Luke just say no and expel John from the Cracking TV office? Cracking TV is produced and presen...

After receiving an unexpected invitation from the EBU to produce the Eurovision Song Contest final, Luke & John scramble to assemble a dazzling spectacle that could potentially make or break their fledgling TV channel. They explore the importance of finding a winning song for the UK, the perfect host city, the most memorable presenters, and the best commentator. The stakes are high as they deb...

When John pitched commissioner Luke Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Would I Lie to You?, and Mock the Week, he won the commission despite Luke already having Shooting Stars in mind. Truth or Lie? Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong. Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney. Additional sound effects from zapsp...

Hello campers, we're looking for a David Croft sitcom, so if you're free listen very carefully to Cracking TV. Luke pitches commissioner John Dad's Army, Hi-de-Hi, Are You Being Served, and 'Allo 'Allo - but John is already minded to commission You Rang M'Lord. Will Luke win the commission and a week at Maplins, or will he be a stupid boy and have to spend two weeks at Maplins? Cracking TV is prod...

John pitches Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Brookside, and EastEnders to commissioner Luke to feature on Cracking TV - but Luke is already minded to commission Eldorado. Will John persuade Luke to pick one of his shows instead? Expect fights, romance, and unexpected births - and that's just from Luke & John. Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong. Our rather marve...

We're changing letters, taking off, and going wild in the aisles as we try to find a morning gameshow for Cracking TV.   Luke has brought four quirky formats for commissioner John to consider.  First, there’s Chain Letters, where contestants engage in a clever twist of words to win cash. Then, Luke goes up Richard Madeley’s Runway, a show that brought the airport experience to the l...

Margaret! Albatross! Scorchio!  In this episode of Cracking TV, Luke & John dive headfirst into the world of sketch shows, each armed with their picks for the ultimate comedy slot on their imagined TV network. Luke takes his first go in the role of commissioner while John pitches a selection of classic shows, including the iconic Fast Show, the culturally significant Goodness Gracious Me,...

We're all about anarchy with a hangover as we're looking at Saturday Morning Kids TV. Join Luke & John as they plunge headfirst into the wonderfully chaotic realm of Saturday mornings. With them as your trusty guides, reminisce about the sheer madness of Tiswas, the inventive charm of Swap Shop, and the wonderfully chaotic spirit of No. 73.  Or maybe you’d prefer the uniquely-BBC blend of...

"What's the greatest ever Saturday morning kids' show? The best daytime quiz? The funniest panel game? TV professionals Luke Sluman and John Furlong seek to find out, as they take turns to 'pitch' shows of yesteryear in the hope of building the ultimate TV schedule. With bottomless knowledge and enthusiasm they dissect classic TV from the comedic cornerstone of Steptoe and Son to Margaret Thatcher...