Glued to our timeless TV treasures

NEXT Saturday will be a memorable one for millions of Casualty fans when a feature-length episode marks the show’s 30th anniversary.

The Government has accused the BBC of playing it safe by sticking to the same old shows.

But viewers see things differently, and the ratings prove we just can’t get enough of tried-and-tested successes like the prime-time hospital drama.

Other long-running shows like Bargain Hunt continue to delight millions of viewers.

Here’s a look at some of our long-running favourites.