The Undateables
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| The Undateables | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality |
| Voices of | Sally Phillips |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 41 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Betty |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 3 April 2012 – present |
The Undateables is a British documentary series that has aired on Channel 4 since 3 April 2012 and is narrated by Sally Phillips. The series follows people who have disabilities and learning difficulties on dates.
Transmissions
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 April 2012 | 17 April 2012 | 4 |
| 2 | 8 January 2013 | 29 January 2013 | 4 |
| 3 | 9 January 2014 | 30 January 2014 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 January 2015 | 2 February 2015 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 January 2016 | 1 February 2016 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 January 2017 | 30 January 2017 | 5 |
| 7 | 11 September 2017 | 9 October 2017 | 5 |
| 8 | 21 December 2017 | 29 January 2018 | 5 |
| 9 | 10 September 2018 | 2018 | TBA |
Reception
Before the show had even aired the name "undateables" was met with controversy. The idea that people with physical or mental disabilities were considered "undateable" was branded "offensive" and "horrible" by doctors and Twitter users.[1] A spokesman for the show later claimed the title was actually a reflection of what the public thinks, not the show.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BAFTA Television Award [2] | TV Programme of the Year | The Undateables | Nominated |
| 2017 | Diversity in Media Awards | TV Programme of the Year | The Undateables | Nominated |
References
- ^ McGeorge, Alistair (24 June 2015). "The Undateables branded 'offensive' and exploitative by doctors". Mirror Online. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Bafta TV awards 2014: Winners in full". BBC News. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2017.