Celebrity Big Brother: a trashy but vital insight into the way we think
Many people dismiss the reality format as rubbish, but the shows and the social media discussion they promote are an important indicator of public opinion on vital issues, writes
So, we’re told that the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother and Big Brother franchise may disappear from our screens, at least for a while. Channel 5 is reported to be planning for “a year without” the reality format in 2019 due to declining ratings. As an avid viewer, I’ve read these reports with disappointment and concern, trying to imagine my schedule without the welcome return of one of my favourite TV programmes of all time.
