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Top ten: TV shows Spain should have

Have you completely given up on Spanish television? Well never fear. The Local has come up with ten ideas for new Spanish TV shows which are sure to spice up the national viewing schedule.

Top ten: TV shows Spain should have
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo (a.k.a Ronnie) hands out fashion makeovers for some of Spain’s least stylish gents in the way only he can. Photo:YouTube

Loud panel discussions, endless football analysis and desperately dull documentaries: is it any wonder Spanish television gets such a poor rap?

But rather than just whinge, we at The Local have decided to do something about it.

In this weeks The Local List, we showcase ten novel ideas for television shows Spain desperately needs.

From a comedy about the disastrous love life of an under-qualified English teacher in Madrid to a bullfighting blooper programme, there's something for everyone.

Click here to check out out list of ten television shows Spain should have. 

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TELEVISION

Norwegian reality show introduces sexual consent rule for contestants

The latest series of Paradise Hotel in Norway has introduced an on-screen consent requirement for contestants planning on having sexual contact following allegations of abuse on the Swedish version of the show.

Norwegian reality show introduces sexual consent rule for contestants
The show has introduced on-screen consent requirements. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

Contestants in the latest series of Paradise Hotel, which aired on Monday night, will require contestants to demonstrate on-screen with a thumbs up to the camera that they consent to any sexual activity.

“We were told from day one that if we were to have sex, we had to consent with a thumbs up to the camera from both parties,” Stian Trulsen, a contestant on the hit reality series, told newspaper VG

Earlier this year, it was alleged that a male contestant abused two female participants on the Swedish edition of the show. Swedish prosecuting authorities are investigating the alleged abuse. 

Christian Meinseth, program manager for production company Nent which makes the show, said the new rules weren’t directly introduced because of what happened on the Swedish programme. 

“No, but we have, of course, worked with the series and looked at our practices around the format, so we ensure that Paradise Hotel is both a good watch and fun to be a participant in,” Meinseth told VG. 

“We are very concerned about the participants’ safety, and we have not had any challenges around the new rules,” Meinseth added. 

The program manager added that the production company wanted the show to reflect a more modern approach to sex. 

“At the same time, we are also careful to monitor language use and how the participants describe each other. Everyone should show respect for each other, and there will be more focus on the game itself. Viewers can look forward to an exciting and entertaining season,” he said. 

The 15th season of the show, which has been on Norwegian tv screens since 2009, will also include a “paradise talents” week where there is a focus on inner values as part of several on-screen and off-screen measures to try and promote more healthy sexual relationships.

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