Some shows are so bad, they're good. There was a weird game show a couple of years back (I forget what it was called), which included naked elderly wheelbarrow racing. Then there was the show where the girl had to date different men and guess which of them was/was not gay. The one she eliminated was then asked to "Leave the Hacienda" and a Mexican in a big hat sang a silly farewell song. Anybody see that one ? These are mainstream UK TV shows (I don't have satellite channels - I daren't think what's on THEM).

The above examples are so bad, they're good. The ones top of my hit list for worst shows are ones which are apparently popular with the viewing public:

1. "Last of the Summer Wine"
2. "The Royle Family".

I would hate to spend any time with these people. Especially that Last of the Summer Wine lot. I just can't see the appeal. Maybe it's because I'm a Southerner....

Ooh, and I almost forgot "Monarch of the Glen" - though that goes into the "so bad, it's good" category - as do "Rosemary and Thyme" and "Diagnosis Murder" - I love that one !

- jeanie