Why is it?

[northepaul]

Saying that strictly etc is pap for the (implied) stupid masses is snobby and insulting
If you don't like it, don't watch it.

Its just an opinion.

[Pumpkin Becki]

That good tv programmes are always short runs?

And Fawlty Towers was only 12 episodes split over 2 series - maybe that's why it retains its charm

The IT Crowd is possibly my favourite show yet only gets a measly 6 episode run

Ditto, shame series 4 wasn't up to par though.

Any TV we watch is usually recorded, that way we can fast forward the 'what's-coming-up-after-the-adverts' and the adverts, and the 'what-we-just-did-before-the-adverts!' An hour long programme actually only lasts about thirty five minutes.

We do the same - if anyone refers to current adverts - I haven't a clue what they are talking about

[SlugLobber]

Have just watched the last episode of Spooks and am already having withdrawal symptoms. Possibly because they've (again) killed off the only fitty in it!! Booo! Tis the only mainstream programme I watch, now, so I guess that's another free hour in the week until the next series!