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 Big Brother U.K.And Other European Reality TVBig Brother U.K. | Other European Reality Shows Big Brother U.K.British Big Brother Participant ‘Warns’ Against Reality TV, by Susan Schechter: Josh was part of a change in rules in the second British Big Brother. Now he is slamming the reality TV format. A Big Brother Baby!, by Susan Schechter: It was bound to happen -- a couple formed due to a Big Brother show and eventually nature took its course. Who is the happy couple, and what does an egg have to do with it? British TV Conference Hears Downside of Reality TV, by Susan Schechter: Contestants from the British Big Brother shows were among the speakers at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, and were also among the most critical of reality TV shows. Psychologists also took the opportunity to call for more study of what happens to participants on such shows. Can the Houseguests Stay Sane?, by Susan Schechter: The contestants in the Big Brother 2 house have been in there for almost two months. How do the producers assure that they stay sane? The British version takes certain precautions for this very reason, some of which are also followed in the U.S., some of which are not. Big Brother Romances: U.S. vs. U.K., by Susan Schechter: The current versions of Big Brother in both the U.S. and the U.K. feature what appear to be serious romances. But while there are some similarities, there are even more differences between the two couples. The World of Big Brother, by Susan Schechter and David Bloomberg: A reader recently asked about how the U.S. Big Brother compared to other versions. Using the British version as a starting point, we take a look at the differences to explain what has changed and how that has affected the game and strategies so far. ‘Psychic’ Uri Geller Claims Influence on Big Brother, by David Bloomberg: As if reality TV wasn't strange enough already, now self-proclaimed psychic Uri Geller is saying he is influencing the British version of Big Brother. What is he doing with his vast magical powers? Could he help in the U.S.? The Bad, the Young, and the Banished, by Susan Schechter: Should CBS have known that Justin might not be the poster boy for good behavior? It sure seems that way, as news has come out about him having five criminal charges on his record. But he's not the only bad boy in reality TV. Even the British version of Big Brother had to boot somebody for repeatedly breaking the rules -- though in a much less dangerous way. Big Brother: America vs. Britain, by Susan Schechter: Why did the first American version of Big Brother do so poorly while the British versions have done so well? Will this year's changes in the U.S. impact the ratings? We've already seen increased conflict, but is that necessarily a good thing? What is so different about these two countries and their TV viewing habits?
Other European Reality ShowsBig Brother Divorce?, by Susan Schechter: We've seen couples come together on reality TV around the world, especially Big Brother. We've seen a Big Brother baby and several Big Brother breakups. But will we now have the first Big Brother divorce? U.K. Survivor Provides an Interesting Comparison, by Susan Schechter: Although the British version of Survivor did not do as well as expected, they are still bringing it back again. How did the U.K. version differ from the U.S. in terms of the players and the end result? Reality TV: Has the Bloom Gone Off the Rose?, by Susan Schechter: Germany has seen the failure of several reality TV shows, most recently including Big Diet, which ABC is considering showing to U.S. audiences. Has the bloom come off the reality rose, or are we just getting more discriminating in what we want to view? British Survivor Scandal: Do Subliminal Ads Work?, by David Bloomberg: A British TV station has been accused of using subliminal ads to promote Survivor. Is it true? If so, do subliminal ads even do anything?For news on other reality TV shows, click on one of the following links: |
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