Factual-entertainment Features – Page 6
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Behind The ScenesBad Habits, Holy Orders, C5
Crackit convinces five social media-obsessed girls to put down their smartphones and move into a convent for a month
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FeaturesBest In Shop: The Artisan Food Challenge
Tom Kerridge hosts with experts Alison Swan Parente and Nisha Katona
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FeaturesLove Island: ratings analysis
Viewers’ infatuation with Love Island delivers year-on-year growth for ITV2
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FeaturesTaking risk out of reality TV
From gameshows to survival series, formats are ramping up the element of danger.
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Behind The ScenesGap Year, E4
As we filmed in crowded Vietnamese markets and Thai temples, we had to be ready to switch locations at short notice if permission to film in China finally came through, says Joel Wilson
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FeaturesPopular factual programme: The Real Marigold Hotel
The Real Marigold Hotel blurred genres and addressed diverse themes – and became a massive ratings hit. More than 4 million people tuned in to its clever combination of celebrity reality show, travelogue and documentary.
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Behind The ScenesAmerican High School, BBC3
Underprivileged students at a public school in America’s Deep South face huge challenges, but their sense of hope and determination was inspirational, writes Marcus Plowright
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Behind The ScenesTeen Mom UK, MTV
Zero fakery, an inspiring cast and gripping storylines with genuine emotion were key to replicating the appeal of the US format, says Fiona O’Sullivan
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FeaturesMipcom: simple formats shine
There was no breakout hit at this year’s Mipcom, but themes around conflict resolution, secrets and ageing emerged. Manori Ravindran takes a closer look at the shows that stood out
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The Broadcast InterviewGuy Slattery, Vice
Viceland’s UK ratings may not be giving its rivals sleepless nights, but general manager Guy Slattery says that bringing a new angle to broadcasting will reap rewards