Sometimes TV is great for escapism and the first thing people want to do when they home is to tune in and tune out with the help of some excellent dramas or science fiction shows. However, the growing trend for reality TV shows and documentaries suggests that there are plenty of people who like their viewing time to be related to what’s going on around them in the real world too.
While entertaining or informational reality shows are very popular, there’s another type of show that’s tempting people to sit down and engage with the world around them. These are the ones that comment on our society and the ways we can change situations for the people around us in a hopeful and heart-warming way.
When it comes to feel good programmes, there are few as successful as shows like the ‘Secret Millionaire’. This programme sees a wealthy, self-made business person facing some harsh realities about life at the other end of the social scale. The aim is for the wealthy individual to hide their identities and travel to other parts of the country to find people who are deserving of their financial aid.
The secret millionaires will then give away some of their money in the hope of making a lasting difference to individuals and communities. Read the rest of this entry »