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But the whole production model is different in the USA.

There are twelve episodes ofFawlty Towersin existence, and theyre all brilliant.

But of course its not all bad news.

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Some US remakes have completely distinguished themselves from the original, and gone on to be very successful.

Likewise, its not all bleak on the drama front.

Happily, its the distinctive remakes that have lasted.

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If I heard somebody was remakingCharlies Angels, Id be pissed off.

She further commented: American broadcasters are resistant to foreign-sourced programming like no other nation.

A number of big UK TV hits of recent years are either planned, or currently in production.

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ITVsBroadchurchwill be reconstituted asGracepoint, with showrunner Chris Chibnall and star David Tennant going along with the transition.

It seems that the only internationally marketable show that is completely remake-proof in the States is BBC TwosTop Gear.

But lest we forget,Doctor Whocould have had its very own American remake in 1996.

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Imagine the continuity debates, and quiver.

But another effect of American viewing habits can be seen in the direction that the 2005 series took.

It all comes down to audience sensibilities, of course.

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But once again, we come back to the current state of affairs- viewing habits are changing.