Shipwrecked 2008

With the rain hammering it down outside it’s nice to be able to dream of a far away place where the sun beats down on white sandy beaches, with blue seas lapping at the shore. Add a sprinkling of beautiful people and you’re not far off Channel 4’s Shipwrecked reality TV series which has just returned for the 3rd time under it’s “Battle of the Islands” guise.

Since getting the V+ box, I’ve found my TV viewing habits a lot more selective, so I (thankfully) miss most of what T4 has to offer however I’ve always enjoyed Shipwrecked (what’s not to like about tanned girls in bikinis?) so will be adding this outing of Shipwrecked to series record.

Watching the Shipwrecked “Meet the Islanders” show earlier today though, it struck me that a fair few of them seem to come from fairly privileged backgrounds with their introduction looking more like an episode of MTV Cribs. Amongst the “normal” contestants are those that immediately give the impression of being a bunch of arses such as 18 year old Tom Turner proudly showcasing his pool house.

I’m sure the TV producers cast these people in mind as an Island full of massive ego’s does make great viewing and they may actually be the most genuine people going but first impressions count for everything. I hope the weekly new Islanders will prove to be a little more down to earth from the off.

Find out more at channel4.com/shipwrecked