Preserving the Unscripted: An Analysis of Digital Distribution and Archival Challenges for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Season 23
Season 23 was a landmark series for the franchise. Notably, it saw the crowning of Sam Thompson as the winner and introduced a new presenting duo, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, alongside guest presenter Marvin Humes for a brief period. The season maintained high viewership figures, cementing the show's status in the British cultural zeitgeist.
This paper argues that the availability of Season 23 in this format serves a dual purpose: it provides accessibility for international audiences without access to region-locked streaming services, and it acts as a method of digital preservation for a program that may not receive a commercial physical media release.
Here’s a promotional-style piece for a hypothetical release:
DVDRip – AVC/H.264, 480p (enhanced for clarity), ~1.2 GB per episode Total runtime: Approx. 18 hours (including bonus content)