Steal, or No Steal?

So, here's an idea for a new TV game show with a contemporary feel. You get two teams - one made up of rioters, the other of city-types and bankers - and set them loose on two identical streets. They both have an hour to see how much they can loot, rip-off and generally steal, each using their unique skills. You know something, I can guarantee which team will win hands down - there's no doubt that the stockbrokers and bankers will end up several million quid better off as the result of persuading shopkeepers and customers into various dodgy investment schemes, share deals and futures trading. Whereas the rioters will end up with a few hundred quids worth of plasma TVs, trainers, mobile phone chargers and bottled water.

I'm also pretty sure that the same team will win the second round, where they have to face a real judge for sentencing, hands down as well. Whilst the rioters will undoubtedly all get custodial sentences, the city slickers will walk free. If they're really unlucky, they might get community service or a suspended sentence. But no jail time. Anyway, I think this one could be a real ratings winner. I mean, it's got everything - broadcasters could sell it as serious social commentary, whilst guaranteeing middle class viewers the chance to sneer at a bunch of chavs and enjoy some authentic street violence, whilst simultaneously condemning it. A shoe-in for Channel Four, surely?