Some of the best reality shows on American television are based on ideas from other countries. That's not big news; it's a fact. This, however, is news: The CW is thinking about broadcasting a couple of British reality shows this summer instead of new programming. As Deadline.com reports, the network is not looking to do their version of the UK shows. They're simply going to re-run the shows as they aired in England.

For a network that's struggling for ratings, like the CW has all year long, this is a wise idea. And if they're smart enough to pick the right Brit shows, they could turn a tidy profit -- which is the point for the bean counters after all. From our point of view, there are at least six excellent British imports CW could re-air without altering a thing. Here are our choices:

'Last Restaurant Standing.' If there's one type of reality show that American TV has completely bungled, it's the restaurant show. NBC tried twice and failed. First there was Rocco DiSpirito's 'The Restaurant,' then there was 'The Chopping Block' with Marco Pierre White. This British series has Raymond Blanc as a genius chef who is giving one couple the chance to partner with him in opening a restaurant. The competition presents nine pairs who have to open a restaurant, achieve certain goals and live up to Blanc's Michelin star standards. Having seen the program on BBC America, it's a winner. If the CW could get the rights, this would definitely appeal to American viewers.

'Gordon Ramsay's The F Word.' Could the CW snag a Gordon Ramsay show and steal Fox's thunder? I don't know for sure, but of all the Ramsay shows around the dial, this one is superb. It's a blend of Ramsay's cooking, a little bullying, some UK celebs and food education (like 'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.') Since Ramsay already has a big following in America, CW would do well to grab this show if they can.

'Top Gear.' Perhaps it's not strictly a reality show, but you can't find a better import from England than 'Top Gear.' The three presenters -- James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson -- are simply brilliant as they trade barbs and digs while racing, ogling and delving into cars of all sorts. They're like a comedy team, and while networks on this side of the Atlantic try to replicate what 'Top Gear' does so well in the UK, the CW should get the rights and show the original. There's no need to do anything to it; just broadcast it as is.

'Shipwrecked.' This reality game show has elements that remind you of 'The Real World' and 'Survivor,' but there are differences, too. The contestants are all young and good-looking -- running around in swim suits -- and there's a lot of strategy involved that's not unlike 'Big Brother' politicking. The latest edition was in 2009, and it would fit perfectly with the CW audience.

'Dragon's Den.' You would recognize the set up of 'Dragon's Den' instantly because it's the same as ABC's 'Shark Tank.' It's simply the British version of a show that actually originated in Japan. What was so good about 'Dragon's Den' was the variety of inventions and ideas that the "dragons" were pitched. It wasn't overly hyped or dramatized, it was pretty down-to-earth. The fact that they're talking about pounds instead of dollars is the only significant difference for American viewers to absorb.

'The X Factor.' Why wouldn't the CW want a little Simon Cowell on their network? This talent competition show is coming to America in 2011 on Fox, but could the CW snag the rights to Cowell's British version? Maybe the 2006 season, for instance, which was won by Leona Lewis? The thing about 'The X Factor' is that great talent has no borders. CW viewers would be just as caught up in watching British aspiring performers as they would American wannabes.

So, what do you think the CW should grab -- one of these six or is there a choice you have in mind? Let us know.