The games of summer

The games of summer

While the Beijing '08 games will prove conclusively which athlete can make the tiniest splash whilst diving into a pool head-first in his Speedos, this summer's bumper crop of game shows prove that you don't have to be smart, in shape or even human to be physically and emotionally ridiculed in front of millions of people.

Don't believe us? Here's a look at ten game shows and reality competitions that'll be giving the Olympics a run for their money.