Chris

I wouldn't judge American TV based on the tiny proportion of it that finds its way over here. It might look like a long list, but the list of dross is even longer. All we generally get in the UK is the good programmes from the US, cherry picked from the very wide choice available. Thankfully we are never exposed to the majority of American TV output. Just try finding decent drama or comedy mid-evening most nights of the week on American telly. It's all local news, chat shows and shoddy documentaries. HBO has a decent stab at producing an eclectic schedule, but let me tell you, most of it is not up to the standards of Sex and the City.
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