In a feature to be published in the Radio Times next, there’s a list of the 50 worst ever UK TV shows compiled by TV Expert John Naughton. He says “The home-grown programmes I’ve picked here all represent moments when television went that extra mile to create something memorably rotten – whether it was an inspirationally flawed concept, a supremely botched execution, or it suffered from an unusually irritating presenter.”
Cheggers says “It was one of the worst mistakes of my life and a total misjudgement on my part. I decided to do it fully clothed first of all, but when I got there, I realised it wasn’t all bodybuilders and models, it was normal people naked – your everyday naturist.”
“So, I decided to give it a go and strip off too. It was meant to be part of a Channel 5 week to celebrate nudism and was not meant to be offensive. I thought, what harm can it do? It’s a late night Channel 5 programme and no-one will be watching it – how wrong I was as it turned out to be one of the biggest audiences.”
“It was crazy, it got out of control and I remember Jenni Murray doing a commentary at Ascot that week when they got a streaker, when asked what the Queen was smiling at – the Queen had said it was the Cheggers Effect!”
“I said I wanted it to be a Generation Game type programme for nudists and it was meant to be a bit of fun. It did effect my career and people stayed away for a short while as it became so controversial.”
As far as being named the worst show ever, he says: “I think it’s an honour – it’s something to be proud of that people are still talking about it now, but I knew it would come back to haunt me again one day”.
- Naked Jungle (2000)
- Minipops (1983)
- Triangle (1981-1983)
- Quickfire Balls (2006)
- Annie’s Bar (1996)
- Wright Here, Wright Now (2002)
- Love Thy Neighbour (1972-1976)
- Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (1984-1991)
- Through The Keyhole (1983-)
- A Year In Provence (1993)
- Heil Honey I’m Home! (1990)
- The Black and White Minstrel Show (1958-1978)
- The Borgias (1981)
- The Good Old Days (1953-1983)
- Breakfast Time (1983-1989)
- Thompson (1988)
- OTT (1982)
- George and Mildred (1976-1979)
- Dream Team (1997-2006)
- Ross Kemp: Alive In Alaska (1999)
- Kirsty’s Home Videos (2000-2004)
- Clive Anderson All Talk (1996-1999)
- Celeb (2002)
- Diana: Her True Story (1993)
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956-)
- Celebrity Wresting (2005)
- Babes In The Wood (1998)
- The Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1952-)
- The Girlie Show (1996)
- That’s Life! (1973-1994)
- Family Fortunes (1980-2002)
- Littlejohn: Live and Unleashed (1998)
- Lock, Stock… (2000)
- French and Saunders (1987-2004)
- Alastair Burnet’s Royal Interviews (1980s)
- Eldorado (1992-1993)
- LA Pool Party (2001-2002)
- Heartbeat (1992-now)
- Going For Gold (1987-1996)
- 3-2-1 (1978-1987)
- Origami (1968)
- The Gaby Roslin Show (1996)
- Clive James’ Postcar from… (1990-1999)
- Davina (2006)
- Kilroy (1987-2004)
- Wacaday (1985-1992)
- Fort Boyard (1998-2002)
- Popstars: The Rivals (2002)
- Flog It! (2002-)
- Crossroads (1964-1988, 2001-2003)
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