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Boys and Girls Alone

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Boys and Girls Alone
GenreReality Television
Directed byMark Henderson & Martin Fuller
Country of originEngland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes4
Production
Production locationHertfordshire
Running time49 minutes
Production companyLove Productions
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
ReleaseFebruary 2009 (2009-02)

Boys and Girls Alone is a British reality TV program made for Channel 4 and first broadcast in 2009.

Controversy

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The series attracted considerable press attention over allegations of "child abuse and cruelty".[1] As a result, the UK government has "ordered a review of child employment laws".[2]

See also

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  • Kid Nation - A U.S television show that attracted similar controversy

References

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  1. ^ "UK | England | Cornwall | More calls to axe C4 child show". BBC News. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  2. ^ "The Times & The Sunday Times". Timesonline.co.uk. 30 May 1919. Retrieved 30 May 2019.[dead link]