Reviews

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/sep/05/tvratings.television

3.3 million viewers
-I thought this quote was relevant, as it shows such how many people watch reality TV show and how the people may use reality TV shows as escapism.

Mock the Week - 2.9 million, 13% share in 30 minutes
-I took this quote out of this article as it shows just how many people watch big brother. This quote is relevant to my study as it shows how many viewer the show gets and low other TV shows viewers are.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/aug/08/tvratings.television

100,000 viewers ahead of Harley Street
- Shows hows interested Big Brothers audience is into other people lifes - Uses & Gratification
further 330,000 watched Big Brother on Channel 4 +1
-How people are again more interest into other lives then their own - escapism?
Vanessa-Mae show gained 2.9 million
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/aug/19/jade.bigbrother

hugged Goody before she entered
- From their past conflict on the Big Brother show in England, this show how they have put their issues to one side. The hug being shown on a show where media can capture it, will show the media the making of their new relationship.

Mark Thomas former editor of the People newspaper, said: "It is pretty obvious that she was looking forward to her time in the house but her health is the first priority and she is flying back for treatment and more tests."