Buy Me Up TV

Buy Me Up TV is a BBC Radio 2 sitcom set behind the scenes of a 24-hour shopping channel. It was written by James Eldred and Justin Edwards. A pilot episode was broadcast in March 2007, with a further four episodes following in March 2008. It starred Justin Edwards, Katherine Jakeways, Alex MacQueen, Greg Proops, Ewen MacIntosh and Colin Hoult.

Cast

Justin Edwards as Bob Norton
Katherine Jakeways as Angela Bassett
Alex MacQueen as Giles
Greg Proops as Jacky Tanner
Ewen MacIntosh as Ewen
Colin Hoult as Various

Plot

Set in the studios of 24-hour shopping channel Buy Me Up TV, the programme covers the lives of the unhinged personalities selling all kinds of products in the badly run television station.

Reception

The show was not well received by the press, but was praised by many listeners to the show.

Broadcast history

Originally broadcast Radio 2, the series has often been repeated on BBC Radio 4 Extra.