Film & TV Database

Carol Spiers [stress counsellor invited to debate on THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE]. What is the point of confessional talk shows? Targetting more sensational topics and losing credibility. Comment from Charlie Catchpole (TV Columnist, The Mirror) and interview with Molly Pirson-Mace (appeared on first TRISHA show, as a'fake'guest) and Dave Smith ('fake' guest on KILROY), comment Razi Mireskandari (Media Solicitor, Simons, Muirhead and Burton). Followed by studio discussion with Molly Pirson-Mace, CS, Trisha Goddard (by link) and Jane Lush (Head of Daytime TV, BBC) Audrey Marshall was annoyed to hear that the people in 'dictionary corner' in COUNTDOWN are often prompted with answers via ear pieces. comments from Gyles Brandreth, Denis Norden [on phone] and Magnus Magnusson. Reply from Katie Taylor (Deputy Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, C4) Kate Thomas was shocked by the number of complaints about the gay edition of DISHES. Why have Channel Four started to include gay people in more of their mainstream shows?. Reply Karen Brown (Deputy Director of Programmes, C4). How long before it is totally accepted? Comment from Alkarim Jivani (TV Editor, Time Out Magazine).