Alison Steadman has blasted reality television shows for being a "waste of time".
Insisting she'd rather spend her time watching programmes that promote talent and creativity, the actress of 67 years has lashed out at creators of shows such as 'Geordie Shore' for brainwashing their viewers.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com, she said: "I don't like reality shows. 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out [Here]' of the jungle. I don't like that.
"'Big Brother' took over people's lives. It was a waste of time - for the people on it and for the people watching it.
"I am not a snob but I actually prefer things where people use their talents, like 'Great British Bake Off' or 'MasterChef', where people actually make things. It is exciting and interesting watching people being creative and doing things."
The 'Love and Marriage' star claims she was asked to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing' but declined the offer because she felt she was 30 years too old to be cruising around a dancefloor in revealing outfits and she couldn't face being booted off the show in the first round.
She explained: "We need some fun in our lives and I thought it was great that Ann Widdecombe did it [the show in 2010] - but it's not for me, not now. She has that kind of personality where she could do it.
"To be honest I couldn't bear it if I were out in the first round."
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