It seems that most of the programs these days seem to be presented in such a trashy way whether it is a reality show or so called variety. Recently I have been watching Mr.Selfridge because the topic the program seemed so promising showing the rise of the departmental store and the quality of retail service of a bygone age. It has also acted as a bit of a catwalk for women's clothes of that era from the sales assistants to the 'upper' classes and I found it fascinating looking at all the outfits and wishing that feminine style and sumptuous materials would come back. I do wonder if the staff would have been treated as well as that back then in reality though.