In Reply to: I didnt view it as a model of journalism posted by sherbert on Tuesday, 23. July 2013 at 13:08 Bali Time:
I usually avoid the commercial channels like the plague (except border security, guilty pleasure) - I suppose it's my own fault for tuning in.
You're right that it should have been viewed as drama, although I think it was still pretty poor as that.
Lesson learned for me - don't watch trash TV!