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confessional television

British  

noun

  1. television programmes, esp talk shows, in which members of the public reveal their private lives, personal problems, etc

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Do an Oprah-style confessional interview An expert in publicity and career management might suggest that improving an image is best started with a bare-all confessional television appearance.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2011

That I should be compelled to reveal all, vis a vis the current confessional television shows, is revolting.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2010

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