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Cracking TV

Cracking TV

By: Luke & John
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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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Episodes
  • Saturday Nights - Live! Part 3

    Saturday Nights - Live! Part 3
    Apr 8 2025

    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.

    Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Saturday Nights - Live! Part 2

    Saturday Nights - Live! Part 2
    Apr 1 2025

    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.

    Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    59 mins
  • Saturday Nights - Live! Part 1

    Saturday Nights - Live! Part 1
    Mar 25 2025

    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.

    Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 1 min

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