ABC’s Geena-goes-to-Washington drama Commander in Chief has caused so much excitement in the UK press that you must be wondering when it’ll be shown over here. Ha.

According to US telly blog TV Squad, Commander in Chief has done well enough to win a recommission and the attentions of Steven Bochco. But UK channels aren’t interested. "It’s too American," said buyers at the recent Cannes TV Festival, understandably wishing to preserve the quality of UK television. Meanwhile in another room, C4 announced the return of Noel Edmonds.

After the break: TV Scoop’s Import Wish List

But we’re not giving up hope. After years of ignoring the huge UK fanbase for Jon Stewart’s Daily Show, C4 offered it a regular slot on More4. Even the brilliant Larry Sanders Show, long abused by BBC2, has found shelter on ITV4.

More4 seems the most likely contender for Commander in Chief, but until then it’ll languish on my import wish list…

* The Colbert Report (Comedy Central): Daily Show spin-off.
* Criminal Minds (CBS drama): CSI with shrinks.
* The Cut (CBS reality): Tommy Hilfiger version of The Apprentice.
* Entourage (HBO comedy): Pretend movie star takes on Hollywood.
* E-Ring (NBC drama): Dennis Hopper in the Pentagon, Bruckheimer style.
* My Name is Earl (NBC comedy): Intriguing karma comedy.
* Saturday Night Live (NBC comedy): Still not on over here. Why?