by Shawn Sobers — University of the West of England / Firstborn Creatives
February 22, 2010 – 20:58
I’ve just finished watching the first episode of ’Famous Rich & Homeless’ on BBC1. On seeing the title of course I was sceptical - five ‘celebrities’ pretending to be homeless for a few nights wasn’t my idea of in-depth investigation and sincerity. It just sounds wrong, crass, cringe worthy, and a symbol of everything that is wrong with television documentary. Though I have to admit on watching it, I found it was an extremely powerful programme and the f... read more »