What does Love Island tell us about friendship?
The reality TV dating show that’s doing better than ever.
An episode of the Beyond Today podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "What does Love Island tell us about friendship?" was published on July 26, 2019 and runs 24 minutes.
July 26, 2019 ·24m · Beyond Today
Summary
More than 6 million people have tuned in to watch series 5 of Love Island. It all comes to an end next week but ITV has announced that it’s doing so well they’ll start running two series a year. We speak to superfans Sarah Manavis, digital culture writer for the New Statesman, and broadcaster Richie Anderson about the show’s success and why the Love Island friendships have been stronger than ever. Produced by: Beyond Today producers Mixed by Nicolas Raufast Editor: Philly Beaumont
Episode Description
More than 6 million people have tuned in to watch series 5 of Love Island. It all comes to an end next week but ITV has announced that it’s doing so well they’ll start running two series a year. We speak to superfans Sarah Manavis, digital culture writer for the New Statesman, and broadcaster Richie Anderson about the show’s success and why the Love Island friendships have been stronger than ever.
Produced by: Beyond Today producers Mixed by Nicolas Raufast Editor: Philly Beaumont
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