Cracking TV

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?

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

Follow us @crackingtv.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

Follow us @crackingtv.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After receiving an unexpected invitation from the EBU to produce the Eurovision Song Contest final, Luke & John scramble to assemble a dazzling spectacle that could potentially make or break their fledgling TV channel.

They explore the importance of finding a winning song for the UK, the perfect host city, the most memorable presenters, and the best commentator. The stakes are high as they debate the inclusion of classic hits like Euphoria and Waterloo, not to mention the need to find a mind-boggling interval act.  And of course, the question on everyone’s lips - just who is going to be the executive supervisor?

Will they manage to pull together a show worthy of the Eurovision stage, or will John regret the day he went into a creative partnership with Luke?

Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through Eurovision history, packed with fascinating trivia, hilarious banter, and a whole lot of heart as Luke & John piece together their dream 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.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

Follow us @crackingtv.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.

Follow us @crackingtv.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.