Long term unemployed does harsh things to your confidence, especially for those who want to work, apply for multiple jobs but hear nothing back (I suspect mainly because of the current climate where there's fierce competition, rather than the fact that they're utterly useless but it's hard to think that it's the former and not the latter when it's you) so would they really do a show where you're kind of exposed and venerable? I don't think it will appeal to quite a few people, but any idea that gets someone back into work is good in my book.

I like Lord Alan more for wanting more people facing redundancy or have been made redundant.

Sounds like a good idea. But it's like rehoming a dog. I couldn't watch it and see people being turned down. Too sad.

then it all depends on who does go on it