'Into the Glory' - the new face of 'Human Interest' - a controversial fictitious documentary magazine programme that focuses on 'Mr and Mrs Average', the 'man and woman in the street'. You. 'Into the Glory' casts the spotlight on the 'ordinary' man and the way in which he or she is increasingly portrayed on television. It is not a parody of a particular programme but draws its inspiration from anything and everything that can currently be seen on television. Audiovisual trends and phenomena also provide a gushing fount of inspiration. The most striking televisual trend of the past two years is undoubtedly television's hunger for (pseudo) reality. Modern TV programmes are constantly trying to 'peek behind the scenes', 'lift the veil', 'explore the fringe', 'reveal the person behind the personality', and this all from an 'amusingly original angle'. They want the resulting reports to be 'that little bit different'. These then are the basic elements of 'Into the Glory'. The way in which they are employed go way beyond expectation. 'Into the Glory's' (fictitious) reporters are without exception bad to the core, prying and perverse. What interests them is not so much the sensational statement or stunning revelation, they are more interested in the little disappointments, nagging frustrations and painful moments that sour the life of 'Mr and Mrs Average'.
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