Go Back To Where You Came From proves a Twitter hit
The debut episode of Go Back To Where You Came From not only delivered a record 2011 audience for SBS last night, it has proved a hit on Twitter and has been picked up by newspapers in the US.
The program, which SBS has spent more on marketing than on any other show this year, trended number one globally on Twitter during the program, according to TrendFinder. It also trended number one in Australia last night.
The show was picked up by International Herald Tribune and the New York Times.
Since it went to air last night more than 5,000 people have viewed the first episode online – a new record for SBS.
An excellent programme well made and well promoted. Confronting and compelling content that is likely to be viewed by a larger audience tonight and tomorrow.
Utterly fascinating.
A remarkable idea, well executed.
Look forward to viewing more.
Dramatisation at it’s best.
this is a wonderful piece of programming. well done to SBS, I hope it gets the widest audience possible. Sadly, it’ll doubtless get out-rated by rubbish like 60 Minutes and Border Patrol
An excellent ,well broadcasted program.I hope the entire Australia is watching and starting that conversation on what the real issues are.Watching the program was really confronting as it offers a comprehensive overview of refugeeship;what it is,who it affects,attitudes,consequences,fears ,hopes and dreams.As it is a social experiment; I would like to know to which extent the participants were informed about what was ahead…I dont feel that their role was scripted;one could sense their fear,anxiety and concerns. At the same time, I worried that they were quite traumatised by their experiences..their feelings of hopelessness were evident during the raid of the refugees.Just watching this particular episode was confronting and yes traumatising.Australians have an enormous capacity to care for others who are in genuine need…I wonder how this program will change our attitudes towards the plight of the refugees.
I applaude SBS for this amazing ,insightful program and no,it could never be out rated by rubbish on Border Patrol or 60 minutes