When we think of “game shows” we usually tend to think of things like Catchphrase, Bullseye, and Supermarket Sweep. But in today’s internet-savvy era a single online session can enlighten you on the vast treasure trove of human absurdity that the world of international game shows is all about (via, of course, the mighty YouTube)…. Read More »
In May 2012, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) released data that showed what the most complained about TV adverts ever in the UK were. So, should be a saucy little list then eh? Well no actually. In true, understated British style more people complained about something utterly, utterly irrelevant than adverts that touched upon… Read More »
Cartoon characters, don’t you just love ‘em? Cute, cuddly, sweet, straightforward, simple, and harmless. Well, not exactly. Alongside books, films, music, and art, there has also been a fair share of controversial cartoon characters who have struck a certain discord with the public, who have been whipped up into alternating states of disgust, shock, and… Read More »
Live television is a double-edged sword. It’s a great way for movie stars to promote their films, for politicians to make their key points at election time, and for sportsmen to review games. When they go wrong, however, they can be the most embarrassing, cringeworthy train wreck. Here are 15 of the most awkward TV… Read More »
Like most members of our generation, we spent each afternoon after school dutifully watching TV. Sure, there were after-school clubs and sleepovers, but for the most part CITV, and CBBC – chunks of weird television shows for kids featuring everything from talking aardvarks to evil mastermind mice – kept us company, and while we pretended… Read More »
In this age of technology, most homes will have at least one television that sits in the room and is often taken for granted. But in reality, today’s televisions are a testament to many years of development and feats of engineering that started way back in the 1800s. Black and White Era Initially, television… Read More »
