Revival of Big Brother ‘depressing’, says Channel 4 executive
by Jim Waterson Media editor from World news | The Guardian on (#62X0T)
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Channel 4's content boss has said the relaunches of old television shows such as Big Brother and Gladiators are depressing".
Ian Katz said Big Brother is a wonderful show" but he is more interested in bringing new shows to viewers: I'm sure [Big Brother] will bring an audience to ITV, but I do think there is something depressing about this microwave moment with TV shows being reheated. If Channel 4 is about anything, it is about finding that new dish."
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