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Cracking TV

We"re Luke & John, two mates who"ve been working behind the scenes in television for nearly fifty years between us, trying to crack its secret. We"re on a mission to create the dream schedule for our very own TV station, Cracking TV.In each episode we"ll be talking about classic shows from a particular genre, picking one to fill a slot in our schedule. We"re going to find the ultimate programmes for the ultimate TV channel.We"ll take it in turns to be the commissioner and the pitcher; the

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1:22:27

Music Shows

Cracking TV ·

2023/08/17

The weekend starts here! Well maybe, depending on when you listen.John is pitching commissioner Luke some music shows; will John be top of the pitches or will his dreams of producing a music show go down the tube with Luke telling him to (ready steady) go?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 fromzapsplat.com.Follow us@crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an

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Afternoon Gameshows

Cracking TV ·

2023/07/13

Luke's going to talk about afternoon games to commissioner John, but will John offer Luke a deal or no deal? Is Luke going for gold, or are we witnessing the countdown to failure?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 fromzapsplat.com.Follow us@crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:00:03

Kids Drama

Cracking TV ·

2023/06/08

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 presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon

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Eurovision Special 2023

Cracking TV ·

2023/05/04

The Eurovision Song Contest is the greatest show on earth - and it's Luke's dream to produce it. Can he persuade John that Cracking TV should take on an insane amount of debt to produce the ultimate Eurovision final? 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 zapsplat.com. Follow us @crackingtv. Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment

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Comedy Panel Shows

Cracking TV ·

2023/04/20

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 zapsplat.com.Follow us @crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production

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59:46

David Croft Sitcoms

Cracking TV ·

2023/03/23

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 produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong. Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and

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Primetime Soaps

Cracking TV ·

2023/03/09

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 marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney. Additional sound effects

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Morning Gameshows

Cracking TV ·

2023/02/23

We're changing letters, taking off, and going wild in the aisles as we try to find a morning gameshow for Cracking TV. Luke pitches John Chain Letters, Runway, Lucky Ladders, and Supermarket Sweep - but John is already minded to commission Win, Lose or Draw. There are no draws available here, so will Luke win big, or lose and have to leave John's office in disgrace?Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong. Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by

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58:08

Sketch Shows

Cracking TV ·

2023/02/09

Margaret! Albatross! Scorchio! We're looking for a sketch show to feature on Cracking TV.John pitches Luke The Fast Show, Goodness Gracious Me, Big Train, and Little Britain - but Luke is already minded to commission Monty Python's Flying Circus. Will Luke think John's pitch is Brilliant, or does it have as much life as a Norwegian Blue meaning Luke will tell John to kiss his chuddies?Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.Our rather marvellous theme tune was written

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Saturday Morning Kids TV

Cracking TV ·

2023/01/26

We're all about anarchy with a hangover as we're looking at Saturday Morning Kids TV.Luke pitches John Tiswas, Swap Shop, Going Live / Live & Kicking, and Dick and Dom in da Bungalow - but John is already minded to commission No 73. Will Luke persuade John to pick one of his shows, or will John stick with No 73, meaning Luke has to leave John's office in disgrace?Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by

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Cracking TV Trailer

Cracking TV ·

2023/01/10

"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's surreal turn on Saturday Superstore, exploring what works and why."Not our words, the words of Radio

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