The Undateables
| The Undateables | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality |
| Voices of | Sally Phillips |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Production company(s) | Betty |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Original release | 3 April 2012 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The Undateables is a British reality documentary show that has aired on Channel 4 since 3 April 2012 and is narrated by Sally Phillips. The series follows people who have disabilities or learning difficulties on dates. A fifth series began in January 2016.
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 |
Reception
The series was nominated for a BAFTA Television Award in 2014.[1]
Before the show had even aired the name "undatedables" 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. A spokesmen for the show later claimed the title was actually a reflection of what the public thinks, not the show.
References
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/undateables-branded-offensive-exploitative-doctors-5940488