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Care to join me in my "Great TV shows they should make, but won't" thread? I'll start.

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lashingsofbingeinghere · 12/11/2012 15:28

"Escape to Cakes in the Attic".

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BitterAndTwistedChoreDodger · 14/11/2012 18:09

I would definitely be an X Tractor fan Grin Wink

Leithlurker · 14/11/2012 18:02

POT KETTLE BLACK. Two teams of politicians try and out do each other by telling the biggest lies.

Leithlurker · 14/11/2012 18:01

X Tractor presented by Ben Fogle: A compition where two teams of clubs compete in a number of farm related games. Such as "Dig the Dung" Scrapping the bottom of the cess pit" Muck raking and spreading". And the highlight of the show, guessing the make and model of Tractors by listening to recordings of them.

soverylucky · 14/11/2012 17:51

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poozlepants · 14/11/2012 17:47

Dislocation,dislocation,dislocation - Kirstie and Phil find you the best hospital in your area- shortest waiting times, lowest levels of c.diff, MRSA, least number of medical blunders etc. The more money you have the more choice obvs.

BitterAndTwistedChoreDodger · 14/11/2012 17:47

Grin @ The Muppets

GetAllTheThings · 14/11/2012 17:37

The Muppets

Live coverage from parliament.

NeedToSleepZZZ · 14/11/2012 17:33

Songs of Raves

An ecstasy fuelled dance off presented by Aled Jones.

NeedToSleepZZZ · 14/11/2012 17:32

Time Team Down Under

Tony and the crew are placed at the centre of the earth and try to work their way out using only an archaeologist's tool kit recording their findings en route.

GetAllTheThings · 14/11/2012 17:21

University challenge

Hundreds of thousands of student attempt to complete a degree course whilst accruing huge debts

GetAllTheThings · 14/11/2012 17:19

Space 1999

A group of scientists don't go to the moon.

KurriKurri · 14/11/2012 17:17

Name That Huhne - members of the public pick the MP's most likely to get involved in shady activity during the next week.

BitterAndTwistedChoreDodger · 14/11/2012 17:16

24 The Hour in A&E

Jack Bauer fends off a 1950s news team attempting a terrorist attack on a hoispital.

JammySplodger · 14/11/2012 17:12

MPs vs Wolves - democracy in action as the public vote out unpopular government policies. U-turns see MPs given only a White Paper of their choice to defend themselves with.

MardyBra · 14/11/2012 17:08

I've never watched the Sopranos, but could Gareth Malone possibly get them singing some four part harmony schmaltz.

MardyBra · 14/11/2012 17:06

The West Bling President Bartlet models his new gold tooth.

MardyBra · 14/11/2012 17:02

The Cheese Wire

McNulty and Stringer Bell tuck into a ripe camembert.

MardyBra · 14/11/2012 17:01

Grin at Merkin

SuffolkNWhat · 14/11/2012 17:00

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MardyBra · 14/11/2012 16:59

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MardyBra · 14/11/2012 16:59

Dr Why A new Dr Who franchise aimed for 3-4 year olds.

MardyBra · 14/11/2012 16:58

South Park in Balamory
Episode 3: Archie the Inventor is a little flustered when he is flashed by Cartman.

RuleBritannia · 14/11/2012 16:49

*H G Wells

GetAllTheThings · 14/11/2012 16:48

Thunderbirds

Two women from Liverpool eat copious amounts of baked beans.

( apologies for use of 'birds' )

RuleBritannia · 14/11/2012 16:47

I'll be boring and just suggest period dramas from early 20th century books - for instance, GH Wells, Bartimeus, P C Wren.