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13. Steptoe & Sons Part 2
01:07:43Following 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?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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12. Steptoe & Sons Part 1
01:05:24John 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?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.11. Chat Shows
01:16:45It'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?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.10. Music Shows
01:22:27The 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 from zapsplat.com.Follow us @crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.9. Afternoon Gameshows
59:53Luke'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 from zapsplat.com.Follow us @crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.8. Kids Drama
59:59Get 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.Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.Follow us @crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.7. Eurovision Special 2023
01:02:30The 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 Production.