An interesting subject this.
I think the UK's problem is the lack of money to make new shows. Itv are having troubles due to lack of advertising revenues so nearly always go for the cheap option, be it horrible talent(less) shows or Downton Abbey style shows where the sets are already built with our wonderful history.
The BBC seems to try more giving us Doctor Who, Merlin, Being Human, Atlantis, but are limited again by finance.
I was reading recently that The Mill who did the sfx for Doctor Who and other shows are shutting down their UK operations because of lack of projects in the near future. Unfortunately special effects cost money to look convincing, so again if you want drama then costume, detective shows etc are always cheaper.
As others have said we have great writers in this country and thats why Doctor Who always beats its US competition in the HUGO awards.
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