No Mick Mac. All one needs is a roaring fire, a wolfhound at one's feet, a bowl of crisp cox's orange pippins, a bottle of burgundy and a Walter Scott. That's my fantasy anyhow.
For those of you still havering, here's The Telegraph's reasons to watch. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5062437/Why-The-Wire-is-unmissable-television.html (sorry URL link not working, you'll have to cut & paste)