Cheap programming is my guess.
I despair of how many programmes such as these are aired, then how my work colleagues rant and rave about them and then produce a cheese sandwich, packet of crisps and cup-a-soup for their lunch!
They all watch them and can't cook for toffee lol. I at least pride myself on adapting the wonderful Delia's book to SW-friendly recipes and have a go at being a cook lol.
Mind you, what I wouldn't give to just be able to make and eat the Hairy Bikers' butter-laden produce :cry: