6.Reality TV

Passage 6 Reality TV

The latest fashionon British TV is Reality TV. Reality TV means that shows follow and film ordinarypeople in an artificial situation. This could be at work, or in some kind ofcompetition. One of the first and most popular Reality TV shows is Big Brother.In this show, 15 complete strangers have to live together in a house for 11weeks. They are filmed 24 hours a day,

and shown ontelevision. Each week, the viewers vote to evict one of the housemates. Finally,only one is left, and they win the prize money! The show was an instant hit,and runs in several countries. The housemates often become stars as a result ofthe show, and appear in national newspapers and on other shows. Another verypopular show is I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here! In this show, 10celebrities have to complete tasks each week, such as eating insects.