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The anticipation lies in the unbingeable nature of the format. Each episode is so current that to marathon watch would be like continuously streaming the 10’o’clock news from the wrong month. Instead, Gogglebox enjoys the glorious old-school excitement of waiting.
Invariably, it’s an anthology of the most discussible scenes from the past seven days. Whether breaking news, reality shows or high-production dramas, Gogglebox creates a patchwork of every shocking, tear-jerking or side-slapping moment to ensure its audience misses nothing that could be the basis for water cooler conversation.