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Couples to have sex on Channel 4 show | |
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Channel 4 is to interview couples immediately after they have had sex on a TV show, it has announced. | |
The couples will be quizzed by Mariella Frostrup and a panel of experts moments after they emerge from a soundproofed box in the middle of the studio. | The couples will be quizzed by Mariella Frostrup and a panel of experts moments after they emerge from a soundproofed box in the middle of the studio. |
Channel 4 said no intercourse or nudity would be seen in the pre-recorded show. | |
The show is part of a new "real sex" season, which will also include a documentary examining the effect of pornography on British teenagers. | The show is part of a new "real sex" season, which will also include a documentary examining the effect of pornography on British teenagers. |
Sex Box, said Channel 4 commissioning editor David Glover, is "a rather mischievous, fun idea that actually allows sex to be completely private but the conversation to be truthful and immediate". | Sex Box, said Channel 4 commissioning editor David Glover, is "a rather mischievous, fun idea that actually allows sex to be completely private but the conversation to be truthful and immediate". |
The three couples taking part are an engaged couple who were childhood sweethearts, a couple in their 20s and a gay couple in their 30s. | The three couples taking part are an engaged couple who were childhood sweethearts, a couple in their 20s and a gay couple in their 30s. |
Relationship expert Tracey Cox will be among the panel speaking to the partners in the broadcast, on 7 October. | Relationship expert Tracey Cox will be among the panel speaking to the partners in the broadcast, on 7 October. |
'Frank conversation' | 'Frank conversation' |
Frostrup said: "The sex we see on screen, in magazines and increasingly online bears little relation to the real experiences of real people. | Frostrup said: "The sex we see on screen, in magazines and increasingly online bears little relation to the real experiences of real people. |
"I'm delighted to take part in this attempt to have a frank conversation about an essential element of all our lives." | "I'm delighted to take part in this attempt to have a frank conversation about an essential element of all our lives." |
The Campaign For Real Sex season is a response to "the explosion of online pornography", according to Channel 4's head of factual programming, Ralph Lee. | The Campaign For Real Sex season is a response to "the explosion of online pornography", according to Channel 4's head of factual programming, Ralph Lee. |
"Sex Box absolutely intends to be an open and adult conversation about sex," he continued. "Something we feel is currently being overlooked by mainstream programming." | "Sex Box absolutely intends to be an open and adult conversation about sex," he continued. "Something we feel is currently being overlooked by mainstream programming." |
The Campaign for Real Sex Season starts on 30 September at 22:00 BST with Porn on the Brain. | The Campaign for Real Sex Season starts on 30 September at 22:00 BST with Porn on the Brain. |
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