Published on 12, July, 2020
On more 4 now, has two people with autism.
not sure if it can be watched on catchup or similar?
no idea if it is a representation of real life or just sensationalised? I have watched a few before and it can unite individuals that go in to share their lives together.
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12/04/2018,
time now 22:54.
As a programme, I hope it helps raise awareness of the diversity of people... but I hate the term “undateable”....
....trying to think now of an alternative name..
is it quite a patronising programme...are we just meant to think... ooo bless them?
my thoughts exactly
“You do wonder why Channel 4 didn't go the whole hog and just use the title "You're weird and no one wants to have sex with you"..”
and
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Overall, however, it's not the differences but the similarities you're left with: human beings who want companionship and physical affection. Sometimes funny, sometimes aching, it doesn't once say disability and dating don't quite fit.
With The Undateables, Channel 4 has a gem of a programme – but once the branding has done its best to misrepresent. And that despite the first rule of dating: a good first impression always counts.”
From a 2012 newspaper review:
www.theguardian.com/.../undateables-channel-4-disability-rights-wrongs
Conversely... it demonstrates that fundamental desire to care, be cared for, and to connect with others...