
Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV
BBC Radio 4
The dumbest genre in entertainment, or the one that tells us the most about ourselves? Since its conception, reality TV has divided its viewers.
Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV is a 10-part audio documentary written and presented by journalists Pandora Sykes and Sirin Kale. They've been fans of reality TV since they first watched Big Brother as pre-teens and they've spent a fair amount of time defending reality TV when people are snobby about it, or dismiss its importance in our wider culture. But they've also been troubled by what they've seen in the genre: the exploitation; the lack of aftercare; the impacts of sudden fame.
Using interviews with the creators, producers and stars of some of the most iconic reality shows of the last two decades, and leading cultural critics of today, Unreal explores how reality TV has shaped entertainment, fashion, beauty, celebrity and even politics - and some of the ethical issues raised by the format.
Producer: Hannah Hufford Executive Producer: Pandora Sykes Executive Editor: James Cook Content Producer: Hannah Robins Technical Producer: Giles Aspen

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How many episodes does Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV have?
Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV?
The episode title '10. A Format In Crisis & The Future of Reality TV: Love Island, Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV?
The average episode length on Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV is 45 minutes.
When was the first episode of Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV?
The first episode of Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV was released on May 10, 2022.
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@thisistheheff
Jun 9
Maybe it's because as a millennial who grew up with Big Brother and reality TV, but this series had me hooked from the start. Such a great piece of documentary podcast production, it blended the perfect dynamic and input from the hosts with an impressive slate of expert contributors. A must listen.
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