Ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances: a study of participants in television dating games

摘要: Programmes based on the experiences and emotions of ordinary people are an important feature television schedules worldwide. So far, however, media researchers have done little to investigate motives those who lend their lives such programmes. This article investigates participants in one more traditional programme formats people: dating game. presents evidence from a study Reisesjekken, Norwegian game modelled upon British ITV Blind Date. The analysis is interviews with 40 five producers. main questions are: Why do want participate game? What sources conflict between production staff? And, what get out it long run?