Quote: Moonstone @ January 14 2009, 10:28 PM GMTI thought it was a nice idea actually. I'd watch it.
It's a nice idea, but I've sent Stu my own, and I think it's better...
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Mark - thanks for the idea.
Sadly, the idea already exists in 2 forms. One is The Book Quiz with Kirsty Wark, and there's another other that I can't remember, possibly radio-based.
Quote: Stu R @ January 14 2009, 10:51 PM GMTMark - thanks for the idea.
Sadly, the idea already exists in 2 forms. One is The Book Quiz with Kirsty Wark, and there's another other that I can't remember, possibly radio-based.
So what did you think of mine then?
Gluben, thanks for the idea.
Your show works as a format, insomuch as it would produce workable rounds and interesting gameplay, but then as would most board games of a similar ilk.
The problem, and please don't hate me for using the expression, is that it lacks a USP. There's nothing really that sets it apart from other panel shows - particularlty several on radio - and gives it a bit of oomph; nothing, ultimately, that would make a commissioner think he simply had to put this show on telly.
How about this for a USP?
It's a live, studio based game show called "He's Got My Children!"
Each week the producer's children are kidnapped by a psychotic wannabe TV writer who is desperate to get something - anything - on the telly at any cost. Combining "Treasure Hunt" with "Deal Or No Deal", contestants in the studio pick boxes that contain clues as to the childrens' whereabouts, and a presenter (Billie Piper?) flies around in a helicopter to find out whether the clues are true or not.
Every now and again a phone rings and a man speaking through a handkerchief whispers "hot" or "cold" and at the back of the set a big clock ticks down to zero...
I used to love Treasure Hunt. They should bring that back.
Quote: Griff @ January 15 2009, 4:35 PM GMTThey did, didn't they? But it died on its arse?
(They could try again, with Lucy Pinder in the chopper.)
The Unprofessionals.
Trainee police officers with guns try to arrest south American plumbers.
Challenged Anneka
Anneka Rice has to hunt down clues and treasure in a flying wheelchair. It's like Challenge Anneka, yet more challenging.
Quote: Mike Greybloke @ January 15 2009, 4:32 PM GMTHow about this for a USP?
It's a live, studio based game show called "He's Got My Children!"
Each week the producer's children are kidnapped by a psychotic wannabe TV writer who is desperate to get something - anything - on the telly at any cost. Combining "Treasure Hunt" with "Deal Or No Deal", contestants in the studio pick boxes that contain clues as to the childrens' whereabouts, and a presenter (Billie Piper?) flies around in a helicopter to find out whether the clues are true or not.
Every now and again a phone rings and a man speaking through a handkerchief whispers "hot" or "cold" and at the back of the set a big clock ticks down to zero...
Sorry, Noel Edmonds already has a similar project in development - only in his version the kidnapper gets to remove a child's finger each time a parent accidentally pick "the wrong box".
The It Crowd - A group of David Pelzer clones live together in a compound.
Now that is delightful.
Quote: Griff @ January 15 2009, 4:45 PM GMTHe'd be ideal as he's already got a track record for killing contestants.
It's his USP.
Celebs In-Depth.
Episode 1: Simon Cowell, connected to a lie detector, chats to Peter Tatchell.
Episode 2: Anne Diamond's war on fat, as Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre ties her down and helps her to discover which fat in particular she doesn't need.
Tommy and Coolio on BB are going to try selling Celebrity Scrabble to a prod co when they get out. GET THERE BEFORE THEM!