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The Guardian - Culture: TV & Radio Edit Unfollow Best podcasts of the week: the reality show that ridiculed its trans star by Hannah Verdier, Hannah J Davies, Hollie Richardson and Joleen Goffin Dec 3, 2021 Harsh Reality considers how TV has changed, as it celebrates Miriam Rivera’s life rather than mocking her. Plus: how a group of American students ended up at ‘Fake Oxford’ Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera In 2004, when There’s Something About Miriam was touted as the next big thing, ratings were more important than duty of care in reality TV. This podcast goes beyond the reality show that saw six men competing to win cash and Miriam Rivera’s love – and exploited the trans star’s identity as its “twist”. It recalls Miriam as a superstar on the New York ball scene and celebrates her life as a pioneer, rather than a victim of cruelty. Hannah Verdier The Thing About Helen & Olga From the makers of serial killer podcast The Thing About Pam – currently in development for TV, starring Renée Zellweger – comes another serviceable, if tabloid, true crime tale. This time, our subjects are two nice retired women helping the homeless in Los Angeles – and bumping them off. Hannah J Davies One Year Another series of Slate’s podcast, which zooms in on forgotten or little-known events from one year in history (this time it’s 1995). Josh Levin reports on the mind-boggling story of a group of US students hoodwinked into believing they had been accepted into Oxford, the rise of the Macarena and more. HJD It’s the terrifying word of mouth hit that brought intrigue and interest to the well-worn true crime podcast genre, and this week Sweet Bobby came to an end with a stunning revelation. Showing that a complicated story doesn’t need an overly sensational treatment, Tortoise Media’s series has been among the most talked about shows of the year, and the most terrifying. Why not try: Boys Like Me | Twice Upon A Time with Janet Ellis | Paul McCartney: Inside The Songs Continue reading... Continue Reading Save Share The 50 best TV shows of 2021: 50-41 Dec 3, 2021 And we’re off … our rundown of the year’s best telly starts with Emma Raducanu’s US Open win and Omar Sy as everyone’s favourite ‘gentleman thief’ More on the best culture of 2021 This list is drawn from votes by Guardian TV writers: each votes for their top 20 shows, with points allocated for every placing, which are tallied to create this order. Continue reading... Continue Reading Save Share TV tonight: Chucky the killer doll returns for more Child's Play by Hollie Richardson, Ali Catterall, Hannah J Davies and Simon Wardell Dec 3, 2021 No one asked for this reboot, but that doesn’t stop it being fun. Plus: Clive Myrie swaps the Mastermind chair for Have I Got News For You. Here’s what to watch this evening Continue reading... Continue Reading Save Share

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