The Guardian - John Humphrys: Savaging of 'seedy and cynical' TV

John Humphrys, arguably the BBC's most influential news presenter, made a
powerful case against the corrupting influence of reality television last night,
railing against a tide of "mind-numbing, witless vulgarity" and wondering
whether Mary Whitehouse's clean-up campaign was right.

On a related note, check out Take this oath: First, do no harm, also from the Guardian.