How TV Changed Britain — Season 1, Episode 2: Fame
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
The role of TV documentaries like The Family, and reality shows such as Airport and Big Brother, in eroding the distinction between celebrities and ordinary people. The programme considers whether this is a welcome democratisation of fame or just provides opportunities for irritating self-obsessed amateurs to flood the small screen.
About How TV Changed Britain
A look at the impact of television on British culture.