On Thursday 3rd October we held a debate around entertainment and reality TV. 

The debate questioned whether people with mental health problems should be encouraged to take part in reality or entertainment TV shows such as Big Brother, the X-Factor and structured reality shows such as The Only Way is Essex. 

The event was hosted by TV presenter Anna Williamson. Joining her on the panel was be Head of Entertainment at Channel 4 Justin Gorman, MD of Maverick Productions Jim Sayer, Nikki Grahame (Big Brother contestant), Elliot Reed Commissioning Editor, BBC Three and Ilona Burton, True North Productions 

You can read a blog by Emma one of our media volunteers who talks about her experience of the evening.  Or why not watch a film about the event? You can either watch a short film of the highlights or you can view the full debate here.