Inside Channel 4’s new shock documentary as a group of strangers take magic mushrooms and psychedelic drugs
CHANNEL 4 is the original purveyors of the shock doc and its schedule for next year is already looking punchy.
One covers the impact of psychedelic drugs on a group of strangers in real time.
The participants were filmed taking cannabis, magic mushrooms and other substances in a mansion in Holland, where laws on drug use are more relaxed.
A TV insider said: “It aims to show that people with polarising views are far more likely to build bridges and accommodate other views if they aren’t sober.
“It was done in a controlled environment but it’s sure to raise eyebrows.”
The contestants including some famous faces and members of the public all had psychological checks.
The programme is yet to be titled but will air on Channel 4’s official YouTube channel in the new year.
CLAUDE’S ’APPY TO BE BACK
CLAUDE LITTNER wasn’t born yesterday – as many of The Apprentice contestants have discovered to their cost.
So it’s no surprise to see him return to the hit show alongside Lord Sugar and Karren Brady for the first episode of the new series in . . . Antigua.
I revealed earlier this year how the Beeb spent thousands jetting to the Caribbean for an opening tourism task.
The Apprentice legend will feature in two episodes when the show returns in January, having been forced to take time off after a bike crash.
The Apprentice’s first winner Tim Campbell fills in for the rest of the series.
BGT hope
THE public can now secretly nominate future stars to appear on Britain’s Got Talent, with bosses hoping it triggers an influx of fresh talent.
The 16th instalment of the hit show returns next year with auditions taking place in January.
Nominate your star at ITV.com/BGT.
JEZZA IS BACK ON TRACTOR
JEREMY CLARKSON’s love affair with farming will resume early next year.
Prime Video yesterday confirmed the February 10 start date for the second series of Clarkson’s Farm.
The latest instalment of the hit show will see the introduction of new animals and crops, while The Grand Tour host locks horns with the local council in a bid to open a restaurant on Diddly Squat Farm.
His trusted sidekick Kaleb Cooper will be back on hand to sort out Jeremy’s mess, while fan favourites Gerald, his advisor ‘cheerful’ Charlie Ireland and his better-half-turned-farm-shop-keeper Lisa Hogan return.
You won’t get more fun on a farm.
MARV ’N’ MISSUS ARE SIX-Y
MARVIN and Rochelle Humes have been signed up to host a sixth season of music quiz The Hit List, I can exclusively reveal.
A regular series will run alongside celebrity specials on themes including Eurovision and Strictly Come Dancing.
The married pair told me: “We can’t believe we are now on to our sixth series!
“We have the best time hosting the show and we have brilliant themed episodes up our sleeves as well.”
The quiz sees contestants try to name the artist and title of songs for a chance to win up to £10,000.
See bbc.co.uk/takepart to join in. The Christmas Special is on December 17 at 5.30pm.
Family first
ALEXANDRA MARDELL takes on her first role since quitting Corrie earlier this year.
She stars with Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington and Kieran O’Brien in The Family Pile.