Why are we subjected to such rubbish

Maybe the viewing figures are good? Nowt so queer as folk.

It's as if programme makers have totally run out of original or creative ideas. As DH says when confronted with yet another "reality" programme "you can almost hear that barrel being scraped" Although, reading the heading of your post sashabel, I thought you were referring to Mrs Brown's Boys - possibly the worst programme ever. IMO

I know it's cheap to make as I used to work for a TV station. It's just such a lazy way to fill air time. I imagine the production departments sitting around a table trying to think of new programming ideas and one smart 20 year old with a media studies degree coming up with these scenarios. Just because we have many stations to choose from doesn't necessarily mean the quality of programming has to go completely down the drain.

money! they are paid a fees, hotels and other expenses for all tv appearance because they are 'shows' for entertainment....that is the bottom line. there are ads to appear on various shows and not easy to get on them, there is a selection process whatever the 'show'!

H an, of course, everybody’s 15 minutes of fame.

Actually it’s quite fascinating to see yourself on tv.
(Says the woman seen laughing in the background of Antiques Riadshow??)

It’s cheap to make.

Inevitable if people want non-stop tv, I’m afraid.
Lots of air time at minimum cost.

That’s it really. ?

If you read my post properly, Peasblossom, you will see that I don't subject myself to this tacky TV. What I am getting at is the amount of prime time TV scheduling is given over to it.

I wonder if some people want to be famous for 15 minutes and they don't care how, but yes it is baffling. If I lived in a dirty, cluttered house I wouldn't want it to be shown to millions of viewers as I'd be embarrassed.

OTOH, if someone suffers from some rare, dread disease or condition perhaps it can be helpful or informative to see that they can be helped with medical intervention in such programmes as Your Life in Their Hands, etc. Also, perhaps it can be demonstrated that the person with the condition may get some understanding from those of us who are lucky enough to enjoy good health.

Josianne

Also, why would you be filmed in the gp's consulting room?

That one really is baffling. People describing their dodgy bowel movements on national television,

I presume you are referring to GPs Behind Closed Doirs.

Also, why would you be filmed in the gp's consulting room?

Well, you’re not subjected to it. You can choose ?

I expect they’re paid to do it.