'I'm obsessed with reality TV!'
Woman's Weekly|September 17, 2024
THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Author and presenter Louise Minchin
Louise Minchin
'I'm obsessed with reality TV!'

"My obsession with reality TV started with the first series of Big Brother back in 2000. As a journalist, I was fascinated by how the housemates behaved in that intense, often claustrophobic situation.

For me, the biggest draw of reality TV shows is watching human relationships. Naturally inquisitive, I like knowing about people and finding out their stories. It's a bit like watching a David Attenborough documentary! One of my favourites for this is Channel 4's Gogglebox. If somebody told you they'd made a show about people watching telly, it sounds strange and a bit dull - and yet it's just genius. I think you can learn a lot about humanity by watching other people.

A lot of what I watch is influenced by my young adult daughters, Mia and Scarlett. If they're watching Made in Chelsea, Below Deck or Love Island, I often get sucked in. It also starts conversations - I'll chat to the girls about their opinions on the show and what they might do in that situation.

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