When Hubby first watched this new show my first thought was ‘Oh great, another one of those crappy current affairs type programmes that think they’ve got their finger on the pulse of the news’, well I was spot on, apart from the crappy bit that is.
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Advantages: Cracking morning telly Disadvantages: Missing it
When Hubby first watched this new show my first thought was ‘Oh great, another one of those crappy current affairs type programmes that think they’ve got their finger on the pulse of the news’, well I was spot on, apart from the crappy bit that is.
I admit that I had never heard of Matthew Wright, Kate Silverton or James O’Brien, but for the past few months they have all been welcome visitors in my living room ... ...hear people who don’t pander to what the public want to hear all the time, have opinions of their own and are not worried if they differ from the norm.
Two topics from the world news are chosen every week day morning, and between the three of them, the audience and the viewers it is dissected and discussed in a non- patronising and adult way. Matthew, Kate and James each put across different opinions and ideas showing that they ... more
When Hubby first watched this new show my first thought was ‘Oh great, another one of those crappy current affairs type programmes that think they’ve got their finger on the pulse of the news’, well I was spot on, apart from the crappy bit that is.
I admit that I had never heard of Matthew Wright, Kate Silverton or James O’Brien, but for the past few months they have all been welcome visitors in my living room every morning. It is a pleasure to be able to hear people who don’t pander to what the public want to hear all the time, have opinions of their own and are not worried if they differ from the norm.
Two topics from the world news are chosen every week day morning, and between the three of them, the audience and the viewers it is dissected and discussed in a non- patronising and adult way. Matthew, Kate and James each put across different opinions and ideas showing that they are intelligent as well as being more than competent presenters. The viewing public are invited to phone, fax or email their own point of view and the audience, aptly named ‘The Wright Bunch’, are given a chance to say their piece.
Matthew, who apparently was a columnist for the Mirror newspaper, heads the team, and although the show is in his name as it were he never comes across as the big ‘I am’ and happily shares the limelight with his two co-presenters. He is more than happy to disagree with viewer, audience member, co-host or celebrity guest alike if he feels the need to, but never offends and always has an intelligent response for his reasoning.
Kate, who’s only bit of C.V I can find, is that she was a newsreader & presenter freelance, is the beautiful but gutsy co-host who has strong opinions of her own and never allows herself to be bullied by the other two. She always puts across effective argument and much like Matthew and James never patronises who she is talking to, but explains her thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely.
James O’Brien, who I have to say I know nothing about, nor can I find any info about him, has a dry, satirical sense of humour, and a vast knowledge of news and politics. He is normally the one to go in the opposite direction with his opinions and although he seems to welcome controversy, he never belittles the guests, viewers or co-hosts.
The show is split into two halves, each bit concentrating on one topic and holding a poll to see the viewer’s thoughts. The topics are always things that are currently in the news and no subject seems to be off limits.
Aired every weekday morning from 9:45 till 10:45, this is an hour of cracking television that is both interesting and funny. All three hosts have a great sense of humour and can happily take the mickey out of themselves as well as the subject of the day. One to catch if you are at home in the mornings and a great way of catching up on the news everyday.
Advantages: Interesting, Entertaining and Thought Provoking Disadvantages: Some of the Celebrity Guests can be annoying
I have been watching The Wright Stuff for about a year now. It is on Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 10:30am on Five and it is repeated on Five Life on the same day from 11:00am - 12:30am.
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The Show
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The Wright Stuff is a current issues review show and is a usually lighthearted look at topics that are currently making the news. However in its lightheartedness it does not ridicule topics as they are taken seriously and discussed ... ...Matthew Wright, Three celebrity guests, The studio audience and viewers at home. Viewers at home can ring in, text or email their views and opinions on a topic.
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The Layout
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The layout for the show is the show host Matthew Wright sitting at a desk with three celebrity guests, Two of which are there for the week and one of which is there for the day. Also in the studio is Corrin who is the figure head for the Wright Stuff ...
Foxy1982 23.05.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Channel 5 - The Wright Stuff
Advantages: Great spread of opinions, up to date Disadvantages: N/A
...every morning; it is on Channel 5 from 9:45 am to 10:45 am and is extremely interesting and thought-provoking, in my opinion. It is without a doubt one of the best discussion shows I have ever seen on the television. Basically every day they have a main topic to address, usually something that has made or is making the headlines that day, also with a brief look at some other news issues of the day and also another more minor topic to talk about for ... ...I love the subtlety of Channel 5!). There is also an audience of regulars which includes a lot of "characters", expecially a bloke called Kenny (you really need to look out for this guy) and Jackie, who offers her opinion whilst canvassing the "Wright bunch" audience as they are known.
The panel as a whole are very good, especially James O'Brien, who is very knowledgeable and is absolutely excellent at arguing most cases. The range of opinions is ...
BIGHORSE 14.02.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Channel 5 - The Wright Stuff
Advantages: great topical debates Disadvantages: Matthew Wright
...early morning chat show on channel 5 (and fiver) and is usually hosted by Matthew Wright (as in the title) but when he is on one of his many holidays there is a guest host which sits in his seat to take control of the panel…
It is shot in front of a studio audience with live phone-ins and e-mail communications from the general public.
The panel consists of three well known people, changing every so often, including Gail porter, Carol Thatcher, ... ...reach other heights… maybe even channel four may be interested…(LOL).. But whilst this joker is hosting the show I do feel that it will always be an early morning time filler… a professional host should be more impartial and not be so rude, especially to the general public who watch his show….
But don't take my word for it, watch it yourself and make up your own mind about the show and the host… ...
blissman70 10.12.2008 (11.12.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Channel 5 - The Wright Stuff
Advantages: Opportunity to express opinion Disadvantages: a narrow croos section of the public on the panel
...broadcast each weekday morning on Channel 5 in which the big news topic of the day is discussed and viewers have the opportunity to phone-in and offer their views. As everyone who contributes to Ciao probably agrees with the concept of having an opinion and sharing it with others this is obviously a laudable concept. The problem I have with it is the people who present it.
On the whole Matthew Wright is a very capable journalist but is prone to ... ...middle-class and under 30. As Channel 5 programmes go The Wright Stuff is well above average though this is not necessarily saying much. The programme is worthy of retention within the schedule but with a change to the composition of the panel. Then perhaps it can be a little more balanced and representative of wider public opinion. ...
polydeuces 21.01.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Channel 5 - The Wright Stuff
Advantages: Interesting, lively discussion Disadvantages: Most people are at work when it's on
...the new discussion programme on Channel 5, The Wright Stuff. Yes, I hear you cry, it's hsoted by none only that Matthew Wright, fresh from the office of the Mirror newspapaer where he had his column of the same name.
The TV programme throws differnet topics of discussion at the audience and viewers at home, and asks them to give their opinion on the matter. Topics such as "Should the fuel blockades end?" and "Should the siamese twins be seperated" ...
jaffacakemonster 25.09.2000
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