Here at Uniplanet, we love The Jeremy Kyle Show. A television talk show, shown on ITV1 in a similar vein to Trisha (the show which it actually replaced), it is as essential to student life as Come Dine With Me. Despite raising a whole truck-load of controversy, the show pulls in a substantial amount of viewers and has a particularly avid following among students. These are the top five reasons why tuning in is a must:

1. The Deep Social and Cultural Interest
This one is for parents, tutors and JK cynics alike. Watching The Jeremy Kyle Show does deal with some pretty serious issues and, if nothing else, offers some serious life lessons. Sleeping with a partner’s sibling and/or parent, for example, rarely seems to end well.

2. The Man Himself
Fairly self explanatory. Be it the snappy suits, interesting eye brow movements or classic catch phrases, it is Mr Kyle who makes the show. Particular favourite outbursts include ‘Why didn’t you put something on the end of it?’ in reference to the somewhat lax approach to contraception displayed by guests and used approximately sixteen thousand and one times per show. Pay extra attention to Jeremy’s movements; when he sits on the step, you know things are going to get heavy…

3. The Characters
Rightly or wrongly some of the guests on the show provide TV gold. Look out for top notch insults such as ‘Shut up man, you look like a racoon’, fashion faux pas galore and the ones that you think you might just know. There may even come a time when a particular guest warms the cockles of your heart in a life affirming embrace with a long lost relative.

Be sure to check out the audience for familiar faces, too, as the set of Jeremy Kyle is a popular haunt for students from all over the UK.

4. The Drinking Game
Thanks to the wonders of social networking, what began as a weird game played by an unusual few has now become a phenomenon among students. We are, of course, referring to the Jeremy Kyle drinking game which, despite a number of different variations, can be found in its entirety HERE.

5. The Grand Ole Scheme of Things
Despite the constant rumble of dissent about adverts on TV, the five minute breaks are perfect for whipping up a good brew or some much needed beans on toast. Perhaps most importantly at all, The Jeremy Kyle Show fits in perfectly with the daytime schedule. Broadcast between 9.30 and 10.30, the show is perfect for assisting the traumatic move between bed and sofa.

So there you have it. Next time the remote falls into your capable hands, stick good old Jezza on.