Dear British TV Producers:
It’s like you know me — like you are developing stuff just for me. As I’ve mentioned before, there is nothing that makes me happier than an evening of British TV.
Last time I visited, I became addicted to “Naked Attraction.” That still is on the list, but I watched new shows too this time:
“The Only Way is Essex“
Kind of like an upmarket “Jersey Shore.” Nothing happens in any episode, though.
“Love Island“
Like the “Dating Game” got it on with “Big Brother.” Again, nothing seemed to happen except folks hated on Dr. Alex.
“8 out of 10 Cats“
Game show? Talk show? Hard to tell.
“Would I Lie to You“
“To Tell the Truth” meets Jimmy Fallon’s “Two Truths and a Lie.” I’m a fan of David Mitchell (with his beard, of course), so that led to …
“Peep Show“
What an odd show. It’s a little like “The Office” with a dash of “Spaced.”
“Peep Show” Mitchell (aka Austin Powers) vs. Lying Mitchell. Am I wrong?
“Mock the Week“
“The Daily Show” with “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
“Friday Night Dinner“
A sitcom where two adult sons come home each Friday for dinner with Mom and Dad. I wanted to murder the idiot sons.
“Four in a Bed“
Innkeepers visit and rate each others’ establishments to “win.” Insults and hard feelings ensue. Who brings a UV light to check the toilets before staying at a B&B?
“Who is America?“
Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest venture. As if I’m not embarrassed enough. How can I explain two sitting Republican congressmen, Dana Rohrabacher (California) and Joe Wilson (South Carolina), wanting to arm toddlers? I can’t. I’m going to tell people I’m Canadian.
And “Naked Attraction.” I just can’t get enough. Hannah* found me watching it while I was eating breakfast. What can I say? I like to start the day off right.
In fact, I’m a little jealous of host Anna Richardson’s job. In what other career path could you utter these memorable phrases?
You’ve seen everything they’ve got to give you. What’s your choice?
You have quite a pair of balls on you. That’s quite a pouch.
How do you feel? You’ve got six vaginas staring you in the face.
Not very many. That’s for sure.
Keep up the good work,
Beth
*Friend with whom I stayed on the trip. She and her husband Dave love to introduce me to new shows.
Observe and report 
Is Naked Attraction like our version – Dating Naked? and…not BBC, so not so nearly high brow, but have you seen the new show The Proposal? I’m definitely going to start saying I’m Canadian…or maybe I’ll go with an Irish accent and say I’m from Ireland…or just anywhere but the land of the fruits and nuts!
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Not like “Dating Naked.” More like the “Dating Game” but six people, and it starts with lower halves on display. I haven’t seen “The Proposal.” I’ll check it out.
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