Channel 4's reality series 'Go Back to Where You Came From' attempts to confront participants' strong anti-refugee opinions by immersing them in the realities of irregular migration. While the show's sensationalist approach received criticism from human rights groups, it underscores the pressing need for awareness and understanding about the plight of refugees. By exposing participants to war-torn regions like Somalia and Syria, the series evokes reflections on their previously held beliefs, aiming to foster empathy despite its controversial method.
The first episode opens with a participant saying, as he looks out over the white cliffs of Dover: What I'd do is, I'd set landmines up...
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