Blade Runner's vision of the future didn't quite eventuate. Current TV shows such as Years and Years and Black Mirror explore more extreme versions of the present.
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If "Black Mirror" is one of the most fascinating and disturbing series of the last ten years, it is because of its main character: technology.
Love Island 2017 stars Amber Davies (centre), Montana Brown (left) and Olivia Attwood (right) celebrating winning the Reality Programme Award at the 2018 TRIC Awards.
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Many people dismiss the reality format as rubbish, but the shows and the social media discussion they promote are an important indicator of public opinion on vital issues.
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The Australian-born media mogul's decision to offload his entertainment assets reflects his core priorities in the fast-changing world of broadcasting and cinema.