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Love Island Returns: 'We're not watching to learn about the world'

Love Island is set to return to our screens on Monday. Andrea was joined by Orlaith Condon the host of the 'My Pod on Paper' podcast and listener Ben to discuss if reality TV shows like this have a role in our society. Are shows like this damaging for young viewers or do they open up conversations that we otherwise wouldn’t have?

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12.08 30 May 2023


Love Island Returns: 'We're not watching to learn about the world'


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12.08 30 May 2023


Love Island is set to return to our screens on Monday.

Andrea was joined by Orlaith Condon the host of the 'My Pod on Paper' podcast and listener Ben to discuss if reality TV shows like this have a role in our society.

Are shows like this damaging for young viewers or do they open up conversations that we otherwise wouldn’t have?


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