14 Reasons Australia Needs More (British) Panel Shows

While Australian TV airs such delights as QI, Would I Lie To You? and Mock The Week, there's a whole host of British panel shows that barely get recognised outside of the U.K. Whether we should screen more of them or even endeavour to create our own, Australia can benefit from the craziness of the great British panel shows. Here’s why.

1. We like offensive humour.

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2. We don't take ourselves too seriously.

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3. We need weird mash-up programs that just WORK.

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4. We're even more laid back than the Brits.

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5. We love animals.

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6. We don't play by the rules (neither do panel shows).

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7. We need progressive social commentary...

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8. And international politics.

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9. We need platforms to showcase new talents...

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10. And an arena for more women to gain an audience.

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11. Panel shows let rock stars let their hair down.

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12. And let James Blunt host game shows.

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13. Some of our own comedians have had guest spots...

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14. And an Aussie-style Big Fat Quiz of The Year would be epic.

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