I made reality TV; it's even more extreme now - The Saturday Story
The StoryFormer contestants on Married At First Sight this week made serious allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. All men accused deny any wrong doing. For TV producer and writer Daisy Goodwin, creator of shows like Grand Designs and Victoria, it’s another sign that reality TV is losing its grip, with people getting hurt. So how did we get here?
Ready by: Daisy Goodwin, TV producer and writer for The Times.
Producer: Dave Creasey.
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