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Sal[Au]pian 
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 Posted - 04/13/2008 : 21:25:03
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Originally posted by Randall
I repeat: THE YOUNG ONES.
I'm too young for this. I'm not saying that British television is better - American flashy drama is certainly far better (although gritty drama here is at least as good as in the U.S.) and many specific programmes of all genres are better. It's just that this difference in style struck me, especially the fact that despite our reserved image British television is more relaxed. As a further example, American guests on British chat shows frequently note that they can say fuck and cunt: although the latter is usually bleeped out even here, one gets the impression that the American programme-makers would be more stern about it. |
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Sal[Au]pian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/13/2008 : 21:32:36
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| In response to the later posts, yes, reality T.V. is certainly a money-saving measure. That would be O.K. if the saved money meant that other higher-quality programmes could be made, but I'm not sure that's true of all networks. I do enjoy some of it, but there has to be some semblance of reality, for example Big Brother here can be watched 24 hours a day and thus the housemates can only(!) be manipulated rather than misrepresented. The house makeover ones are the worst as far as I'm concerned because (i) they have actually distorted the housing market and (ii) I find them very depressing since I will never be able to afford to buy a place (yes, I know I could just switch off!). |
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Sal[Au]pian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/13/2008 : 21:37:35
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| Talking of reality v. scripted television and British v. American quality, my two favourite programmes are Seven Up (and sequels) and Six Feet Under. There was a time when following ordinary lives was innovative! And the latter is the type of drama I mentioned above which we simply don't have here. |
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thefoxboy 
"Four your eyes only."
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Posted - 04/14/2008 : 00:08:31
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| Big Brother would have to be the worst show ever made and anyone that watches it should be shot and then shot again, maybe even shot a third time. |
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
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Posted - 04/14/2008 : 06:18:54
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Okay, there is reality TV and there is reality TV. Things like Survivor and Big Brother call themselves reality TV but they have nothing to do with reality.
Then there are the quasi-reality TV shows like the singing/dancing/cooking/misc. talent contests. I don't call them real reality shows because the winner is chosen by the public.
The only true "reality" TV show I know of is The Biggest Loser (and its international equivalents). This is a real reality show because the winner wins on his/her own personal achievements and nothing anyone but they themselves do has any affect on the outcome. Yes, they have trainers and dieticians but trust me, it is all up to them exactly how hard they work and while trainers and dieticians help, they aren't the ones losing the pounds.
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turrell 
"Ohhhh Ohhhh Ohhhh Ohhhh "
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Posted - 04/14/2008 : 15:35:49
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Okay, there is reality TV and there is reality TV.
You must be referring to MILF Island. |
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Sal[Au]pian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/14/2008 : 18:00:40
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Originally posted by thefoxboy
Big Brother would have to be the worst show ever made
You obviously haven't seen My Family! |
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w22dheartlivie
"Kitty Lover"
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Posted - 04/15/2008 : 04:54:48
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Originally posted by Salopian
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Originally posted by thefoxboy
Big Brother would have to be the worst show ever made
You obviously haven't seen My Family!
Your family has a TV show?
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