It's the same in Oz too, don't worry - it seems none of us are to be trusted to make up our own minds anymore, someone has to tell us how and how not to dress/redecorate/garden/cook/design etc.

Bugger the lot of them I say! Start a revolution! Wear whatever you like! Grow your hair! Let the weeds grow in the garden and leave the cat puke stains on the carpet!

It's either those lifestyle programs (it's not my life I can tell you) or the Olympic Games for a few weeks. Or be really radical and turn off the TV - my preferred option.

Cheers
JennieG