60 acast.com Cracking TV http://cracking.tv en TV, TV History,TV Reviews,Broadcasting,Classic 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 pitcher will bring a number of shows in the hope of scoring that big commission. However, the commissioner's already got a first-rate show in mind. Will the pitcher successfully get one of his shows commissioned, or will he fail and suffer the embarrassment of being thrown out of the commissioner’s office in disgrace?

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]]> 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 pitcher will bring a number of shows in the hope of scoring that big commission. However, the commissioner's already got a first-rate show in mind. Will the pitcher successfully get one of his shows commissioned, or will he fail and suffer the embarrassment of being thrown out of the commissioner’s office in disgrace?

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]]> true Luke Sluman info+6337381ea84a980011adaf80@mg-eu.acast.com 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 crackingtv episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6337381ea84a980011adaf80/1702981593765-4d8be06d874701928a0618b21aedff8b.jpeg http://cracking.tv Cracking TV Top of the Pops - 00s Crash Top of the Pops - 00s Crash Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:11:27 6935f9dc38a11f5f3ec0f6e4 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e11-top-of-the-pops-00s 6935f9dc38a11f5f3ec0f6e4 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e11-top-of-the-pops-00s full 2 11 Who killed Top of the Pops? 

We leap into the 21st century… as TOTP is heads towards its doom.

John will pitch the Chris Cowey, Andi Peters and Mark Cooper eras. 

And Luke must choose the best era of all.

John has nine chances to win — surely he can’t fail this time?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Who killed Top of the Pops? 

We leap into the 21st century… as TOTP is heads towards its doom.

John will pitch the Chris Cowey, Andi Peters and Mark Cooper eras. 

And Luke must choose the best era of all.

John has nine chances to win — surely he can’t fail this time?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Top of the Pops - 90s Hangover Top of the Pops - 90s Hangover Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:09:10 68d99ddd86008eb23006f8b6 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e10-top-of-the-pops-90s 68d99ddd86008eb23006f8b6 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e10-top-of-the-pops-90s full 2 10 The 90s are dawning, and Top of the Pops is on a comedown after the excesses of the 80s. Paul Ciani tries to keep the party going, but before long Stanley Appel decides a Year Zero approach is needed. That doesn't last either, and Ric Blaxill is charged with saving the show.

Can John convince Luke that any of these eras bear comparison with the glory days of old?

There's no shortage of exciting music - from grunge to techno, Britpop to Girl Power - and there are even some genuinely funny hosts. But with viewing figures hitting an all-time low, it's going to be a tricky set of pitches.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> The 90s are dawning, and Top of the Pops is on a comedown after the excesses of the 80s. Paul Ciani tries to keep the party going, but before long Stanley Appel decides a Year Zero approach is needed. That doesn't last either, and Ric Blaxill is charged with saving the show.

Can John convince Luke that any of these eras bear comparison with the glory days of old?

There's no shortage of exciting music - from grunge to techno, Britpop to Girl Power - and there are even some genuinely funny hosts. But with viewing figures hitting an all-time low, it's going to be a tricky set of pitches.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Top of the Pops - 80s Party Top of the Pops - 80s Party Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:11:55 68b60b1271ccb00a03f3825b true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e9-top-of-the-pops-80s 68b60b1271ccb00a03f3825b 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e9-top-of-the-pops-80s full 2 9 We move into the 80s, and Luke's favourite era of Top of the Pops: the Michael Hurll years.

It's a massive party, with balloons, lasers, and cheerleaders. There's even a roundabout.

Great presenters like Kid Jenson, Janice Long, and John Peel. Amazing performances from Culture Club, Shalamar, and Dexys Midnight Runners. And let's say a 'memorable' outing for New Order.

Enjoy it, or Hurll will come running down from the gallery very annoyed.


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> We move into the 80s, and Luke's favourite era of Top of the Pops: the Michael Hurll years.

It's a massive party, with balloons, lasers, and cheerleaders. There's even a roundabout.

Great presenters like Kid Jenson, Janice Long, and John Peel. Amazing performances from Culture Club, Shalamar, and Dexys Midnight Runners. And let's say a 'memorable' outing for New Order.

Enjoy it, or Hurll will come running down from the gallery very annoyed.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Top of the Pops - 70s Glam Top of the Pops - 70s Glam Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:11:34 68911816f3bc04608187df19 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e8-top-of-the-pops-70s 68911816f3bc04608187df19 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e8-top-of-the-pops-70s full 2 8 Top of the Pops has moved into the 70s and John’s pitching the Stanley Dorfman and Robin Nash eras. Can he convince Luke that this was peak TOTP? 

Glam! Disco! Punk!

Bowie blowing a nation’s mind by putting his arm around another man!

Legs and Co’s very literal choreography!

Kenny Everett! Tony Blackburn!

Oh, and DLT. Sorry.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Top of the Pops has moved into the 70s and John’s pitching the Stanley Dorfman and Robin Nash eras. Can he convince Luke that this was peak TOTP? 

Glam! Disco! Punk!

Bowie blowing a nation’s mind by putting his arm around another man!

Legs and Co’s very literal choreography!

Kenny Everett! Tony Blackburn!

Oh, and DLT. Sorry.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Top of the Pops - 60s Groove Top of the Pops - 60s Groove Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:01:52 688f8a0b4c7681cc0ea8169b true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e7-top-of-the-pops-60s 688f8a0b4c7681cc0ea8169b 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e7-top-of-the-pops-60s full 2 7 It was Number 1, it was Top of the Pops... but when was it at its best? The greatest bands and singers? The coolest theme tune? The least irritating hosts? Luke and John are about to find out.

They start in the 60s, when Johnnie Stewart led the show from an old church in Manchester. We'll meet Pan's People, The Beatles, Alan "Fluff" Freeman - and some other less savory characters.

Which era is Luke's favourite, and will John be able to change his mind? Or will he be thrown out of the Commissioner'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 Simon McInerney.

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]]> It was Number 1, it was Top of the Pops... but when was it at its best? The greatest bands and singers? The coolest theme tune? The least irritating hosts? Luke and John are about to find out.

They start in the 60s, when Johnnie Stewart led the show from an old church in Manchester. We'll meet Pan's People, The Beatles, Alan "Fluff" Freeman - and some other less savory characters.

Which era is Luke's favourite, and will John be able to change his mind? Or will he be thrown out of the Commissioner'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 Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Saturday Nights - Live! Part 3 Saturday Nights - Live! Part 3 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:02:58 67ce03705470d48c55c9c819 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e6-saturday-nights-live-3 67ce03705470d48c55c9c819 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e6-saturday-nights-live-3 full 2 6 Let’s get rrrrrrrreaddddyyy to rhuuuuuuumble….

Our quest for the perfect live Saturday night show moves into the 21st century, as the new kings of TV, Ant and/or Dec, build on the House Party and Toothbrush formula - and arguably perfect it.

Luke is fighting hard to win the most important slot on Cracking TV. And for John, it’s the toughest decision yet.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Let’s get rrrrrrrreaddddyyy to rhuuuuuuumble….

Our quest for the perfect live Saturday night show moves into the 21st century, as the new kings of TV, Ant and/or Dec, build on the House Party and Toothbrush formula - and arguably perfect it.

Luke is fighting hard to win the most important slot on Cracking TV. And for John, it’s the toughest decision yet.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.


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]]> Saturday Nights - Live! Part 2 Saturday Nights - Live! Part 2 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT 59:02 67c4de5655c66cd8c7155709 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e5-saturday-nights-live-2 67c4de5655c66cd8c7155709 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e5-saturday-nights-live-2 full 2 5 Luke and John are still looking for the perfect live Saturday night show for their schedule. 

As Noel’s House Party wanes, Channel 4 brings something totally different: a live anarchic and interactive show hosted by a sometime Radio 1 breakfast DJ with a bit of an ego and little patience for critics. 

Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush was one of Luke and John’s favourites when they were teenagers but does it stand up today?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Luke and John are still looking for the perfect live Saturday night show for their schedule. 

As Noel’s House Party wanes, Channel 4 brings something totally different: a live anarchic and interactive show hosted by a sometime Radio 1 breakfast DJ with a bit of an ego and little patience for critics. 

Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush was one of Luke and John’s favourites when they were teenagers but does it stand up today?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Saturday Nights - Live! Part 1 Saturday Nights - Live! Part 1 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:01:13 67a7dee19c6f7f7f2832a56f true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e4-saturday-nights-live-1 67a7dee19c6f7f7f2832a56f 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e4-saturday-nights-live-1 full 2 4 John has given Luke a very specific brief: a live Saturday night show, packed with unpredictable and exciting ideas and loads of audience interaction.

Naturally Luke’s first thought is Noel Edmonds. But will John be impressed by gunge, ageing Radio 1 DJs and of course the incredibly irritating Mr Blobby?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> John has given Luke a very specific brief: a live Saturday night show, packed with unpredictable and exciting ideas and loads of audience interaction.

Naturally Luke’s first thought is Noel Edmonds. But will John be impressed by gunge, ageing Radio 1 DJs and of course the incredibly irritating Mr Blobby?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Saturday People Shows Part 3 Saturday People Shows Part 3 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT 55:01 6795710064a671b4e1194712 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e3-saturday-people-shows-3 6795710064a671b4e1194712 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e3-saturday-people-shows-3 full 2 3 In the final part of their quest for a Saturday night people show, Luke and John move into the 90s with You Bet! and Barrymore.

It’s time for Luke to make his mind up - but not before some incredible stunts, outrageous antics, and a Brucie vs Barrymore rap battle. A’wight!


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> In the final part of their quest for a Saturday night people show, Luke and John move into the 90s with You Bet! and Barrymore.

It’s time for Luke to make his mind up - but not before some incredible stunts, outrageous antics, and a Brucie vs Barrymore rap battle. A’wight!


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Saturday People Shows Part 2 Saturday People Shows Part 2 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT 51:22 6784484b7ba57787eb7749d4 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e2-saturday-people-shows-2 6784484b7ba57787eb7749d4 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e2-saturday-people-shows-2 full 2 2 Luke and John’s search for the perfect Saturday Night people show moves into the 80s, as ITV roll out their big guns: Game For A Laugh and Blind Date.

Cars are crushed and hearts are broken as Beadle and Cilla dominate the decade. But will John persuade Luke to give him the commission? They’ll have a lorra lorra fun finding out.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Luke and John’s search for the perfect Saturday Night people show moves into the 80s, as ITV roll out their big guns: Game For A Laugh and Blind Date.

Cars are crushed and hearts are broken as Beadle and Cilla dominate the decade. But will John persuade Luke to give him the commission? They’ll have a lorra lorra fun finding out.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Saturday People Shows Part 1 Saturday People Shows Part 1 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT 52:15 6775a722c82b0a6413da2797 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s2e1-saturday-people-shows-1 6775a722c82b0a6413da2797 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s2e1-saturday-people-shows-1 full 2 1 Cracking to see you, to see you... Cracking! Somewhat surprisingly Cracking TV's got a second series.

The big channels have been fighting over Saturday night for decades, and it’s time for Luke and John to join the fray. Where better to start than with Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game? 

Expect shocking deals, potter’s wheels, and of course a cuddly toy as the British TV industry goes to war.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Cracking to see you, to see you... Cracking! Somewhat surprisingly Cracking TV's got a second series.

The big channels have been fighting over Saturday night for decades, and it’s time for Luke and John to join the fray. Where better to start than with Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game? 

Expect shocking deals, potter’s wheels, and of course a cuddly toy as the British TV industry goes to war.


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.

Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.

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]]> Halloween Hoaxes Special Halloween Hoaxes Special Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:56 GMT 1:46:00 66f0864d8318cdbb86029a89 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/halloween-hoaxes 66f0864d8318cdbb86029a89 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 halloween-hoaxes full Aliens invade New York… and Berkshire! Paul Daniels is impaled! And ghosts take over not one but two “live” BBC shows!


From Orson Welles to Inside Number 9, via the terrifying Ghostwatch, Luke and John discuss the greatest broadcast hoaxes. 


Listeners of a nervous disposition should take care with this one - all is not as it seems in this spooky special.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Aliens invade New York… and Berkshire! Paul Daniels is impaled! And ghosts take over not one but two “live” BBC shows!


From Orson Welles to Inside Number 9, via the terrifying Ghostwatch, Luke and John discuss the greatest broadcast hoaxes. 


Listeners of a nervous disposition should take care with this one - all is not as it seems in this spooky special.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Last in the Present Series Last in the Present Series Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:46 GMT 57:35 662d418fb5e6200013da1a0e true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e18-last-in-the-present-series 662d418fb5e6200013da1a0e 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e18-last-in-the-present-series full 1 18 It’s the last episode of Series 1 of Cracking TV, and Luke and John look at what’s in the schedule so far. We've got breakfast TV, sitcoms, music and more.

And Luke has a chance to pitch one more time… if he’s willing to accept John’s unusual terms.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

Phil from Sunderland was played by Phil from Newcastle.

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]]> It’s the last episode of Series 1 of Cracking TV, and Luke and John look at what’s in the schedule so far. We've got breakfast TV, sitcoms, music and more.

And Luke has a chance to pitch one more time… if he’s willing to accept John’s unusual terms.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

Phil from Sunderland was played by Phil from Newcastle.

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]]> Variety Talent Shows Variety Talent Shows Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:19 GMT 1:09:47 6609e1d43207c300178d9b63 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e17-variety-talent-shows 6609e1d43207c300178d9b63 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e17-variety-talent-shows full 1 17 John is pitching talent shows, including Opportunity Knocks, New Faces, and Britain’s Got Talent. Get ready for gongs, clapometers, and performing dogs aplenty.

However, Luke’s pulled on his high-waisted trousers, coiffed up his hair and got his big buzzer out - and he’s not easily impressed. Will John make an impression, or will he get the elbow?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> John is pitching talent shows, including Opportunity Knocks, New Faces, and Britain’s Got Talent. Get ready for gongs, clapometers, and performing dogs aplenty.

However, Luke’s pulled on his high-waisted trousers, coiffed up his hair and got his big buzzer out - and he’s not easily impressed. Will John make an impression, or will he get the elbow?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Breakfast TV Part 2 Breakfast TV Part 2 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT 1:16:23 65ece527b071920017db362d true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e16-breakfast-tv-2 65ece527b071920017db362d 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e16-breakfast-tv-2 full 1 16 It's time for another bowlful of goodness, as Luke and John continue with their big breakfast. Will Luke win the big commission? Or end up with egg on his face?


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]]> It's time for another bowlful of goodness, as Luke and John continue with their big breakfast. Will Luke win the big commission? Or end up with egg on his face?


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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Follow us @crackingtv.

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]]> Breakfast TV Part 1 Breakfast TV Part 1 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:30 GMT 1:01:39 65b58e7c1f5b8c0016a22730 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e15-breakfast-tv 65b58e7c1f5b8c0016a22730 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e15-breakfast-tv full 1 15 Hello, Good Morning, and Welcome... Luke is pitching John breakfast shows, and he has a LOT to say, especially about TV-am, which might well be the greatest story in the history of British television. Treachery, irony, and plenty of rats - only one of whom is a Superstar.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

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]]> Hello, Good Morning, and Welcome... Luke is pitching John breakfast shows, and he has a LOT to say, especially about TV-am, which might well be the greatest story in the history of British television. Treachery, irony, and plenty of rats - only one of whom is a Superstar.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Youth TV Youth TV Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:26 GMT 1:11:38 6599ea2221595f00173c6b99 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e14-youth-tv 6599ea2221595f00173c6b99 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e14-youth-tv full 1 14 We expect, like us, you're not into all that stuff your "old man's" into! Right! So! We just thought we'd have a podcast for us! Right! And this is it!

Luke and John delve into the world of Yoof TV. Network 7! Club X! The Word! Is it groundbreaking and revolutionary? Or a load of old crap? Expect amateur presenters, stupid stunts, and disgusting challenges - not so different from our usual episodes then.


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]]> We expect, like us, you're not into all that stuff your "old man's" into! Right! So! We just thought we'd have a podcast for us! Right! And this is it!

Luke and John delve into the world of Yoof TV. Network 7! Club X! The Word! Is it groundbreaking and revolutionary? Or a load of old crap? Expect amateur presenters, stupid stunts, and disgusting challenges - not so different from our usual episodes then.


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> <![CDATA[Steptoe & Sons Part 2: 90s Sitcoms]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:46 GMT 1:07:55 6563b01fbc60320012c01cbf true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e13-steptoe-sons-2 6563b01fbc60320012c01cbf 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e13-steptoe-sons-2 full 1 13 Following John's epic audio essay theorising that many sitcoms owe their format to Steptoe & Son, Luke pitches John some 90s sitcoms that fit this mould.

Will John think Luke's pitches are Absolutely Fabulous or have hit the Bottom?


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]]> Following John's epic audio essay theorising that many sitcoms owe their format to Steptoe & Son, Luke pitches John some 90s sitcoms that fit this mould.

Will John think Luke's pitches are Absolutely Fabulous or have hit the Bottom?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> <![CDATA[Steptoe & Sons Part 1]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:33 GMT 1:05:35 653d45f7474d40001202ef08 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e12-steptoe-sons-1 653d45f7474d40001202ef08 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e12-steptoe-sons-1 full 1 12 John has a theory about sitcoms: they're all descended from Steptoe and Son. Will John persuade Luke of his thesis and will Luke commission one of John's shows?


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]]> John has a theory about sitcoms: they're all descended from Steptoe and Son. Will John persuade Luke of his thesis and will Luke commission one of John's shows?


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]]> Chat Shows Chat Shows Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:13 GMT 1:16:47 650f56087e5c8b0010cce0f8 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e11-chat-shows 650f56087e5c8b0010cce0f8 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e11-chat-shows full 1 11 It's good to talk but will pitcher Luke sweet-talk commissioner John into picking one of his superstar hosts for the celebrity chat show slot on Cracking TV, or will John pull the lever that tips Luke out of his chair and the Cracking TV office?


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]]> It's good to talk but will pitcher Luke sweet-talk commissioner John into picking one of his superstar hosts for the celebrity chat show slot on Cracking TV, or will John pull the lever that tips Luke out of his chair and the Cracking TV office?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Music Shows Music Shows Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:40 GMT 1:22:27 64ceab62f39e080011eeb7bb true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e10-music-shows 64ceab62f39e080011eeb7bb 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e10-music-shows full 1 10 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?


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]]> 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.

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]]> Afternoon Gameshows Afternoon Gameshows Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:54 GMT 1:00:01 64862ce9a029e90011aa2d15 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e9-afternoon-gameshows 64862ce9a029e90011aa2d15 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e9-afternoon-gameshows full 1 9 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?


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]]> 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?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Kids Drama Kids Drama Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:37 GMT 1:00:03 64726e97e92f9000114823e8 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e8-kids-drama 64726e97e92f9000114823e8 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e8-kids-drama full 1 8 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?


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]]> 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 McInerney.

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]]> Eurovision Special Eurovision Special Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:04 GMT 1:02:38 643c4feb1710110011d47142 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e7-eurovision 643c4feb1710110011d47142 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e7-eurovision full 1 7 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?


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]]> 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.

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]]> Comedy Panel Shows Comedy Panel Shows Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:54 GMT 59:47 63eabeea3c7cda00109f9055 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e6-panel-shows 63eabeea3c7cda00109f9055 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e6-panel-shows full 1 6 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?


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]]> 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.

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]]> David Croft Sitcoms David Croft Sitcoms Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:10 GMT 59:46 63b4a316098b330010cf31db true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e5-david-croft-sitcoms 63b4a316098b330010cf31db 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e5-david-croft-sitcoms full 1 5 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?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> 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 performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Primetime Soaps Primetime Soaps Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:00:10 GMT 59:42 634b328c4e65500012709842 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e4-primetime-soaps 634b328c4e65500012709842 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e4-primetime-soaps full 1 4 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.


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Morning Gameshows Morning Gameshows Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:00:17 GMT 58:07 6355c4f60451f4001241a38a true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e3-morning-gameshows 6355c4f60451f4001241a38a 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e3-morning-gameshows full 1 3 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?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> 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 Simon McInerney.

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]]> Sketch Shows Sketch Shows Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:00:45 GMT 58:08 63682cdd32472000114379cf true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e2-sketch-shows 63682cdd32472000114379cf 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e2-sketch-shows full 1 2 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?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> 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 and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> Saturday Morning Kids TV Saturday Morning Kids TV Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:21 GMT 58:11 634c68c0a827920012364090 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1e1-sat-kids 634c68c0a827920012364090 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1e1-sat-kids full 1 1 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?


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Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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]]> 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 Simon McInerney.

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]]> Cracking TV Trailer Cracking TV Trailer Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:30:00 GMT 3:29 63bdcb66ff3d070011b8a1e4 true https://shows.acast.com/crackingtv/episodes/s1-trailer 63bdcb66ff3d070011b8a1e4 6337381ea84a980011adaf80 s1-trailer trailer "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 Times Magazine.


This is a short preview of our show...


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

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]]> "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 Times Magazine.


This is a short preview of our show...


Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.

Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.

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