The Virgin Diaries

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The Virgin Diaries
StarringPeter Grealis *Achill Island
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes10
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production company Tiger Aspect Productions
Original release
Network MTV UK
Release27 August 2006 (2006-08-27) [1]  
November 2006 (2006-11)

The Virgin Diaries is a reality television show produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for MTV UK. Each episode follows young adults between the ages of 16 and 18[ citation needed ] as they contemplate sex, sexuality, and their own virginity. The show was criticised by psychiatrists and teen experts. [1]

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Spin-off

A spin-off series entitled The Bedroom Diaries began airing on MTV UK on 4 February 2008. Following a similar format, the series features one young person per episode as they discuss their bedroom antics.

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References

  1. 1 2 Millar, Roxanne (1 September 2006). "VIRGIN ON THE OBSCENE; Teen sex TV show sparks outrage". mX . Melbourne, Australia: News Limited.