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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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01:11:38||Season 1, Ep. 14We 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.Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.Follow us @crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production.