Reality T.V.

What is reality T.V?:
Reality T.V. is a programme that is unscripted and follows actual “real life” events as they unfold. Usually involving members of the public or groups.

What does it require?
Official permission to film on private property or with a particular organisation or a person. For it to be popular the show must have information that will catch the public’s attention, and a channel to broadcast it on (BBC or ITV)

What is reality T.V genre?
Reality television is a genre of television which presents purportedly unscripted, dramatic or humorous situations, documents and actual events and featured ordinary people instead of actors.

Different types:
Special living environment;
People place cast members in artificial living environment. “The Real World” is the originator of this style. Big brother is the best example of this.
Celebrities:
A subset fly-on-the-wall show that involves celebrities often about their every day life style such as “The Osborne’s” and “Hogan knows best”
Professional activities:
Documentary shows portraying or going about day-to-day business or a project over a period of time for example “COPS” “Deadliest Catch” “Air Port”
Elimination/game shows:
Another type is “reality completion” reality game shows in which participants are filmed competing to win a prize often while living together in a confined environment. An example of this is “Deal or no Deal” “The Weakest Link”
Fear-centric:
These are small reality shows such as “fear factor” or “MTV’s fear” these are shows in which people are placed in a situation or place aimed at generating fear, fright or panic.

Has reality T.V changed television for the better or worst?
I think that reality T.V has neither worsened nor improved television. Because there are reality shows that are not entertaining, not worth watching and are just silly so putting them T.V is useless and a waste of money but they can be purely for entertainment like “Whacked out Sports”. Other shows like “nature shock” are for entertainment and viewers can learn from the programme but some people might not be interested in these types of shows