The Future Of TV
Nigel SheldonMindShare and The Henley Centre
Television that appeals to mass audiences does not belong to the past yet. In this digital age of reality-based shows and insatiable thirst for celebrity, it is no surprise that a programme about a reclusive, wealthy pop star has become probably the most talked-about event of the year so far in the UK. Martin Bashir's documentary, Living with Michael Jackson, attracted an audience of over 14 million on its first outing before going on to excite interest in the US, and will no doubt continue in its...