Changing perceptions

When was the last time you had a face-to-face conversation with someone you have distinctly opposing views to ? Most of us would never dream of saying what seems acceptable online to someone ’ s face . In this social experiment format , strangers with extreme opposite views are paired together for a meal to see whether they can find any common ground when engaged in a real-life conversation . In this increasingly polarised world , do they have more in common with their perceived enemies than they think ?

Duration 1 hr

Originally produced by Animo TV for Virgin Media Ireland

Produced in Ireland and Lithuania

Highlights

• Ireland season 2 aired in Q1 2023 , averaging a 6.6 % share which doubled Virgin Media Two ’ s slot average . A hit with young viewers , the show also scored a 16.3 % share of Adults 15-34 , more than trebling the slot benchmark

Employable Me is a powerful series following the lives of people with a range of disabilities as they hunt for jobs that fit their unique abilities . The series follows gifted people as they try to overcome the hurdles of their condition , change employers ’ perceptions and land a job . Employable Me delivers a range of bold , emotional and personal stories with real purpose , where featured individuals are judged in terms of what they can do rather than prejudged in terms of what they struggle to do .

Duration 1 hr

Originally produced by Optomen for BBC Two , UK

Produced in UK , Canada , Australia , Norway , US , Germany , France and Israel