Nearly 200 reality TV shows set for 2005: The format has been condemned by its critics as exploitative, vulgar and tacky, but 2005 will be the biggest year yet for reality TV with more shows than ever before. [...]
The BBC has said it will scale back its reliance on reality in favour of drama and comedy, unless a show proves to be distinctive. Mark Thompson, the director-general, who presided over two series of Big Brother as Channel 4 chief executive, is determined to return to shows which fulfil the BBC's public service commitments.
