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Reality Television or Television Reality Shows: Forms, Genres and Modes.
1,3Ikoro E.A, 2Omessah C.C and 2Ekevere F.O
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Accepted 3rd November, 2015
This study explores reality television as almost an infinite range of subject matters and reality television as a direct television programming genre which is an evolving phenomenon that cannot be given any conclusive analysis. The focus of this paper is to examine the concept of reality television programmes/shows, vis-à-vis its various sub-genres, forms and modes. In doing this, various Literature on similar topics were used to drive home the discussion. We answered the question of What is Reality Television?. A synoptic historical view was also given to enhance the understanding of the subject matter. The various Reality Television genres and its sub-genres are also discussed. A further explanation of the various impacts of Reality Television was done to make the discussion a holistic one.
Keywords: Reality Television, genres, forms and modes