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Cracking TV
Steptoe & Sons Part 1
Season 1, Ep. 12
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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?
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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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.6. Comedy Panel Shows
59:47When 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.5. David Croft Sitcoms
59:46Hello 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. Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com. Follow us @crackingtv. Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.4. Primetime Soaps
59:42John 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 from zapsplat.com. Follow us @crackingtv. Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.