Gogglebox

Gogglebox
Genre Reality, Comedy, Documentary
Directed by Tania Alexander[1]
Starring Various Viewers
Narrated by Caroline Aherne (2013–16)
Craig Cash (2013–)
Theme music composer Kodaline – "Perfect World" & "Brand New Day"
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 8
No. of episodes 94 (to 11 November 2016) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Tania Alexander[2]
Camera setup Dual cameras
Running time 50 minutes (inc. adverts) (series 1–2)
60 minutes (inc. adverts) (series 3–)
Production company(s) Studio Lambert[3]
Distributor All3Media[3]
Release
Original network Channel 4
Picture format 16:9
Audio format Stereo
Original release 7 March 2013 (2013-03-07) – present
External links
Website
Production website

Gogglebox is a British reality show that has aired on Channel 4 since 7 March 2013. The show features a number of families and groups of friends from around England and Wales, who react to British television shows from their own homes. The show won a BAFTA award in 2014[4] and a National Television Award in 2015 and 2016. Series 7 began airing on 19 February 2016 and was the longest series to date with 17 episodes ending on 10 June 2016.

A "Brexit Special" episode of Gogglebox aired on 3 August 2016, in which the families commented on the recent EU referendum and other current events in British politics.[5]

A version of the show featuring only children, called Gogglesprogs, launched as a Christmas special on Christmas Day 2015, and was followed by a full-length series, which began airing on 17 June 2016.[6][7]

Gogglebox was narrated from its launch on 7 March 2013 until 1 April 2016 by Caroline Aherne. Aherne was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2015, which led to her eventual death on 2 July 2016. Craig Cash regularly filled in for Aherne when she was unavailable, and took over the role as narrator permanently on 8 April 2016.

Transmissions

Gogglebox

Series Episodes Originally aired Avg. UK viewers
(millions)
First aired Last aired
1 4 7 March 2013 28 March 2013 N/A
2 13 25 September 2013 18 December 2013 1.94
3 12 7 March 2014 23 May 2014 3.22
4 12 26 September 2014 19 December 2014 3.41
5 12 20 February 2015 8 May 2015 4.21
6 15 11 September 2015 18 December 2015 4.35
7 18 17 19 February 2016 10 June 2016 4.02
1 3 August 2016 2.38
8 13 23 September 2016 16 December 2016 TBA

Gogglesprogs

Series Episodes Originally aired Avg. UK viewers
(millions)
First aired Last aired
Special 1 25 December 2015 3.58
1 6 17 June 2016 22 July 2016 1.46

Production

The show is a production of Studio Lambert, a company run by British media executive Stephen Lambert, who was behind other Channel 4 shows such as Faking It, Wife Swap, Undercover Boss and The Secret Millionaire. The executive producer is Tania Alexander, who said the original idea was for the show to be a "mix of Harry Hill and The Royle Family".[2]

Farah Ramzan Golant, the boss of All3Media, said: "Everyone loves watching TV and talking about TV. But the show isn't really about TV. The show is about people's lives, their relationships, their living rooms and the way children and parents talk about TV. It's near real-time because you're watching what happened in the seven days before. That's quite priceless. It captures a cultural response to something that's happening in the world. Gogglebox shows TV in people's living rooms is alive and well and thriving. It is asserting the indispensable role of TV in the fabric of people's lives."[3]

Filming

The show is filmed in the viewers' homes by two small HD remote-control cameras[8] known as "hot heads" operated by a small team elsewhere in the home that have set up a temporary production control room; the team consists of a producer/director, gallery operator, assistant, audio engineer, researcher (for live logging) and a runner.[9]

Cast

Viewers Series
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Leon & June
The Tapper family
Christopher & Stephen
Sandy & Sandra
The Siddiquis
The Michael family [note 1]
Steph & Dom
Chris & Colin
Allen sisters
Steven & Michael
Audrey & Brenda
Jeff & Tracey
Gill & Helen
The Woerdenwebers [note 2]
Bill & Josef
Linda, Pete & George [note 3] [note 4]
Annie & Marc
The Moffatt family [note 5]
Reverend Kate & Graham [note 6]
The Malone family
Jenny & Lee
David, Kye & James
The Da Silva family [note 7]
Giles & Mary
Ellie & Izzi
David & Shirley
The McCormicks
The Manuels [note 8]
The Delaney-Ellwoods
Mary and Marina
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
The Johnson-Aley Family
Notes
  1. ↑ The Michael family were axed from the series as Andrew's political ambitions with UKIP were considered a conflict. Carolyne confirmed the family's exit on Twitter, writing: "its with g8t sadness that we must say goodbye to the wonderful Gogglebox family. Andy entering politics so can no longer stay with it."[10] She added: "We've loved every min of our involvement. It's the best show on TV & I want to thank everyone for their wonderful support. we'll miss u."[11] They returned in September 2015 for the sixth series after Andrew's election failure to gain a seat for UKIP.
  2. ↑ It was reported in March 2015 that Eve and Jay had split up and that he was keen to quit the show but had been asked to stay on by producers. Jay left the show mid-series 5, making his final appearance on 3 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Linda, Pete & George were removed from the show after series 3 as a result of George's participation in the fourteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.
  4. ↑ It was reported in February 2016 that the family had been asked back, and returned for series 7.
  5. ↑ The Moffatt family were removed from the show in November 2016 after it was announced that Scarlett would be appearing in the sixteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, they made their last appearance in episode 7 on 4 November 2016, it was confirmed that the Moffatts will return to Gogglebox in 2017 for the ninth series.
  6. ↑ Yet to appear in Series 8
  7. ↑ The Da Silva family only appeared in one episode of series 5.
  8. ↑ Yet to appear in Series 8

Viewers

Current

Viewers Location Duration Description
Leon and June Bernicoff Liverpool Series 1– Leon and June have been married for 54 years and are both retired teachers—Leon of history and June of English. Leon is known for his inappropriate outbursts, which often embarrass June. June originates from Wales and Leon is Jewish.
The Tapper family Edgware, North London Series 1– The family comprises husband and wife Jonathan and Nikki, and their children Josh and Amy. Jonathan at one time ran a kosher restaurant in Golders Green. The couple were approached by a Gogglebox researcher after Nikki reached the final stages of Channel 4's Jewish Mum of the Year competition. They are members of Edgware Synagogue. They were seen celebrating Hanukkah on the episode on 19 December 2014.
Christopher Steed and Stephen Webb Brighton Series 1– Both Chris and Steve are hairdressers. The pair were in a relationship during series 1 but have since separated, though they remain close friends.[12] In February 2015, the two appeared in an advert for EE.
Sandy Channer and Sandra Martin Brixton Series 1– With both women possessing larger-than-life personalities, they are often very loud and animated. The two friends are almost always seen enjoying a takeaway meal or some kind of snack.
Mohammed ('Sid'), Umar and Baasit Siddiqui Derby Series 1– The Siddiquis like to consider and discuss the most serious side of things, though still laugh and enjoy the programmes watched. Umar and Baasit's brother, Raza, occasionally appears as well. The family is Muslim and celebrated the festival of Eid on air. Umar's young daughter, Amelia, sometimes appear on the show.
The Michael family Brighton Series 1–4,
Series 6– 		Husband and wife Andrew and Carolyne, and their children Alexandra and Louis.[13] They were dropped after Andrew became a candidate for UKIP,[14] but were brought back after he failed to get elected.[15]
Linda and Pete McGarry and George Gilbey Clacton on Sea Series 2–3, 7– The family were removed from the show as a result of George's participation in the fourteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.[16] They were told in advance of George's appearance on the Channel 5 show. In 2016, Channel 4 invited the family back, and they returned for series 7. George is currently expecting his first child in June 2016.
The Woerdenwebers The Wirral Series 2– Husband and wife Ralf and Viv and Viv's daughter Eve.[17] The family were previously accompanied by Eve's boyfriend Jay Makin, who quickly gained the nickname "Silent Jay" for rarely moving and not talking during his entire time on the show, but broke his silence to root for Andrea in the 2014 X Factor semi-final by uttering the subsequent loser's name. Jay had his hair cut drastically shorter for the fourth series of the show.

It was reported in March 2015 that Eve and Jay had split up,[18] and it was reported that he was keen to quit the show but had been asked to stay on by producers. Although some reports claimed he had signed on for another series, Jay did indeed leave the show mid-series, making his final appearance on 3 April 2015.

Bill and Josef Cambridge Series 2– Board game champions: Josef had appeared on Countdown 30 years earlier,[19] and Bill is a former British Chess Champion.[20]
The Moffatt family County Durham Series 3– Husband and wife Mark and Betty and daughter Scarlett. They also are accompanied by their shih tzu Harry. They are sometimes joined by younger daughter Ava-Grace and Scarlett's boyfriend Luke Crodden. The family were removed from the show in November 2016 after it was announced that Scarlett would be appearing in the sixteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, they made their last appearance in episode 7 of series 8, they will however return for the ninth series.
Kate and Graham Nottinghamshire Series 3– Kate is a vicar and can often be seen wearing her clerical collar while watching TV alongside quiet husband Graham. Pet greyhound Buster can often be seen next to Graham on the sofa.
The Malone family Manchester Series 4– This Mancunian family are often seen with their dogs and have a table with sweet desserts on it.
Jenny and Lee Kingston upon Hull Series 4– Best friends - they watch from a static caravan at a holiday park[21]
Giles and Mary Wiltshire Series 5– This couple from Wiltshire are obsessed with art and design.
Ellie and Izzi Leeds Series 6– Sisters based in Leeds, funny and witty.
David and Shirley Caerphilly Series 6– Husband and wife David and Shirley based in Caerphilly, Wales. David previously won an Office Baking Contest in Wales.
The McCormick Family Peterborough Series 7– Father Scott is an engineer, Georgia is learning to sign and Isaac is 14 years old and has Tourette's syndrome and in Peterborough, they live on Highfield Walk in Yaxley.
The Manuel Family Croydon Series 7– The family are originally from Glasgow. Husband and wife Charles and Donna and their son Grant. They first appeared in the seventh episode.
The Plummer Family Bristol Series 8– Brothers Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
Mary and Marina Bristol Series 8– Two elderly friends.
The Delaney-Ellwoods Family Dorset Series 8– Four member family who own an extremely posh house.
The Johnson-Aley Family The Wirral Series 8–

Former

Viewers Location Duration Notes
Stephanie and Dominic Parker Sandwich, Kent Series 1–7 Stef and Dom are a wealthy upper-class couple who own and run an upmarket B&B. The couple is often loud and excitable, fuelled by alcoholic drinks from the large bar at the back of their living room. They are usually joined on the sofa by their dachshund Gigi.

They appeared on episodes 11-15 of series 4 daytime series Four in a Bed, presenting their B&B on episode 14 and finishing in second place. Dom also appeared on the second series of The Jump.[22] In 2014, they starred in a one-off 30-minute documentary on Channel 4 entitled Steph and Dom Meet Nigel Farage, in which they met and interviewed UKIP leader Nigel Farage.[23] In October 2015, they hosted their own one-off Channel 4 chat show, At Home with Steph and Dom, in which they invited four celebrities to their B&B, each for a day of light-hearted chat and fun activities.[24] In 2016 the pair appeared on an episode of It's Not Me, It's You.

David, Kye and James Reading Series 4–5 They are flat mates and live in Reading.
The Da Silva family Central London Series 5 They are a Latin-descended family. Only appeared in one episode reviewing one programme in the fifth series.
Annie and Marc Warwickshire Series 3 Annie was known to TV audiences in the 1970s as actress Ann Curthoys. She appeared in episodes of The Tomorrow People and The Sweeney both for Thames Television.
Gill and Helen Maidstone, Kent Series 2
Jeff and Tracey Tiverton, Devon Series 2
Audrey and Brenda Liverpool Series 2
Steven Dermott and Michael Wilcock Wigan Series 1–2 Both from Liverpool, Steven has previously appeared on Desperate Scousewives[25]
Allen sisters Essex Series 1–2
Chris and Colin Manchester Series 1

Awards and nominations

Award Year Result
BAFTA TV Award for "Reality & Constructed Factual Programme" 2014 Won
BAFTA TV Award for "Radio Times Audience Award" 2014 Nominated
Broadcasting Press Guild for "Best Factual Entertainment Programme"[26] 2014 Won
National Television Award for "Factual Programme" 2015 Won
TV Choice Award for "Factual Entertainment Show" 2015 Won
National Television Award for "Factual Programme" 2016 Won
TV Choice Award for "Lifestyle Show" 2016 Won
Radio 1's Teen Award for "TV Show" 2016 Won

International versions

Australian version

Main article: Gogglebox Australia

An Australian edition of the programme debuted on 11 February 2015. It is a co-production between pay TV provider Foxtel and commercial Network Ten. It airs on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel first, and is repeated 24 hours later on Ten.[27] The programme started its second season on 30 September 2015,[28] and its third season in 2016. and has finished showing 8 episodes of the 4th season

United States/Canadian version

Main article: The People's Couch

Canadian (Bell Media),[29] and American broadcasters. The American and Canadian versions, both called The People's Couch, premiered on Bravo on 10 March 2014 (however a three-episode pilot run was aired in October 2013) and Bravo (Canada) in July 2014.[3][30][31]

Other versions

Following the success of the British series, the rights to the show have been sold to both Chinese (Jiangsu Television) and Ukrainian (ICTV) broadcasters.

Irish broadcaster TV3 announced an Irish version of Gogglebox in 2014[32] that would air as part of their New Year schedule but the series was then delayed until September 2016.[33] Series 1 of Gogglebox Ireland began on Thursday 22 September 2016, [34] and was well received by viewers, press and critics. [35]

An Italian version of the show will air on Italia 1 of Mediaset since October 23, 2016, on late night.[36]

In Poland, the show will begin airing in autumn 2014 on TTV, who bought three-year broadcast rights.[37]

The Slovenian version is called Bognedaj, da bi crknu televizor ("God, please don't let the TV die", which is the title of a popular song). A second series began on 11 March 2015 on Planet TV, the third season is scheduled for autumn 2015. The fourth season began March 2016.

In Israel, the version called "Tadliku (Switch on)" premiered on Channel 2 in June 2014 and was abruptly canceled after two episodes.[38]

In Germany there have been two attempts at the show, in December 2014 and January 2015: Wohnzimmerhelden (Living Room Heroes) on Sat.1 which was identical to the original format and Sofa Stars on RTL Television which only let the viewers/participants comment on shows of RTL group. Both German versions each had two episodes which received poor ratings[39][40] so that it is unlikely that there will be a continuation of either one.

In Finland, the show is called Sohvaperunat (couch potatoes) and is aired by the Finnish broadcasting company, Yle.

In Norway, the show is called "Sofa" and is aired by NRK from October 2014.[41]

In Dutch-speaking Belgium, the show is called "Hallo Televisie" (Hello Television) and is shown on Eén since 6 January 2015.[42]

In French-speaking Belgium, the show is called "Vu à la télé" (As seen on TV) and is shown on RTL-TVI.[43]

In France, the show has been adapted under the title Vu à la télé (Seen on TV) and broadcast on M6, starting October 2014.

In South Africa, the show will be a 10-part local version starting on the 3 March 2016 at 21:00 on the Sony Channel (DStv Channel 127).

In Spain, the show has been adapted under the title Aquí mando yo (I'm in control here) and premiered on Antena 3 on 15 April 2015.[44]

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