Springer sees British TV in new light

LONDON, May 30 (UPI) -- U.S. television host Jerry Springer says British TV shows are a decade behind their U.S. counterparts.

"Your talk shows are like ours were 10 years ago," he said. "They plod along -- it could be radio," the BBC reported Monday.

Springer is replacing talk show host Trisha Goddard on ITV1 after her move to rival U.K. Channel 5.

"What you do great are your documentaries," Springer said.

Springer said he wants viewers to be able to enjoy his shows with the sound off. "If you still kind of know what's going on, that's compelling," he said.