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THE TRUTH BEHIND THE REALITY
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Never before have we had a candid account of what it's really like to be part of the cultural phenomenon that is Big Brother. Now entering its seventh year, Big Brother is an annual event on British TV. It generates a huge amount of press and shines a spotlight on the state of Britain today.
But what do the producers really do? Have they got a hidden agenda? Do they edit to create characters? How do the media manipulate our opinions? Can they really make or break a star? And what do the contestants think? Do they feel used or do they relish the opportunity? What is life after the show like for them? Would they recommend it to others?
Narinder Kaur, a former Big Brother contestant, has travelled the country speaking with past contestants from all series as well as with TV producers and the media. Now, for the first time, we hear their thoughts, in their own words. This is the truth behind the reality.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's always been a guilty pleasure of mine to watch Big Brother even though it's deemed a bit as tacky television. This book ticked off most of the questions I'd have liked answers to...the only downside not quite enough past contestants. I think Narinder is honest and believeable in her opinions and prose...I'd certainly recommend the book to anyone curious about contemplating getting on the programme as some of the former Big Brother people certainly offer some words of advice. A real insight from everyone involved in the making and breaking of Big Brother participants.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I like this book because it really tries to tell us the truth about the whole BB thing. I hated the first 7 editions of big brother on the shallow grounds that it seemed to be superficial nonsense (when observed accidentley during the times when the BB adicts of our family devoured it up.) But last year on holiday in Cornwall, my youngest son got me interested in it and now I am an addict myself. My eldest son, a psychologist, watches it purely from the human interaction point of view and he feels it is invaluable as a free exhibition of what human nature is really like. Any way this book fascinated me and I recommend it to all. Dock
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Big Brother: The Inside Story, written by Big Brother 2 contestant Narinder Kaur is an inside look into the Nations favourite Reality Show, and what started off as a mere social experiment has now become a huge once-a-year-extravignaser, that whether you love it or loath it has the the whole nation talking about it. Its the mother of all reality shows, spawning offspring such as Love Island, I'm a Celeb and many more...but what really goes on when the door slams shut behind the 14+ wannabe's that go in there ever year? The papers tell their story, Endemol tell theirs and when the series comes to its climax - do we really care what happens to the faces that have become as familiar as our own families?
This book tells the true story behind the Glitz and glamour of the show, what it really takes to get in, the rigorous audition processes, the Talk Of Doom, the entrance, the eviction and the aftermath. Narinder Kaur, although not hugely popular in the 2nd series has done herself proud with this book. She has not kept it all about her and her own experience but about what it is like for others contestants who have have lived through the experience. She has interviewed ex contestants from series 1 to 7 and all have a very different story to tell - but one theme is recurrent throughout - in most of the cases Big Brother has destroyed lives, and the majority of those interviewed wish they'd never gone there. What I like about this book is Narinders honesty. She could have painted a bright glossy picture of fame success and celebdom but it doesn't happen like that. TV Criticts, Magazine Editors, Phychologists and even the Endemol Producers give their take, all tell a very different story. If you've ever wanted to know the Truth about the show then buy this book, its far from a literacy masterpeice, but it is the real truth about the reality show from those who lived it. You might have a very different opinion of the show by the time you've read it!
This book tells the true story behind the Glitz and glamour of the show, what it really takes to get in, the rigorous audition processes, the Talk Of Doom, the entrance, the eviction and the aftermath. Narinder Kaur, although not hugely popular in the 2nd series has done herself proud with this book. She has not kept it all about her and her own experience but about what it is like for others contestants who have have lived through the experience. She has interviewed ex contestants from series 1 to 7 and all have a very different story to tell - but one theme is recurrent throughout - in most of the cases Big Brother has destroyed lives, and the majority of those interviewed wish they'd never gone there. What I like about this book is Narinders honesty. She could have painted a bright glossy picture of fame success and celebdom but it doesn't happen like that. TV Criticts, Magazine Editors, Phychologists and even the Endemol Producers give their take, all tell a very different story. If you've ever wanted to know the Truth about the show then buy this book, its far from a literacy masterpeice, but it is the real truth about the reality show from those who lived it. You might have a very different opinion of the show by the time you've read it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Tells it how it is!!
A wonderful and insightful book full of very personal accounts of ex housemates and their time inside the Big Brother house. Read more
Published 5 months ago by mjl1970
Easy Reading
I took this book away to read on holiday. It's very easy reading and worth a look for hardended Big Brother fans.
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Nicola Newcastle
Great book but needs more housemates - revised edition
As an insight into areas of Big Brother we know little about, this is a great book but it is light on the number of housemates - although, the number do give frank, honest and... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Mr. R. P. Chauhan
shakespeares sister(!)
in an attempt to justify the title of author, Narinder throws in her own pennies worth of wisdoms/experiences of the BB house at the beginning of every chapter-informing us that... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2007 by JF
Just what a BB fan wants
I literally gobbled this book down in 2 days. It's fun, simple and addictive - just like the show. Narinder has done a great job in interviewing past contenstants and other people... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2007 by H. Roberts
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