Scripts

I = Interviewer

Part 1

I: Hello and welcome to Fashion Now, with me, Dan Taylor. In today’s program, we ask the question, “What is beauty?” Do men today really like women with blonde hair and blue eyes? And do women like the James Bond look – tall, dark and very masculine, or do they like something different now? Are ideas about beauty changing? We went out to see what you really think …

I = Interviewer; W1 = Woman 1, etc.; M1 = Man 1, etc.

Part 2

I: Excuse me, ladies. Do you have a moment?

W1: Yes?

I: Just a quick question. Research says that these days women prefer men with feminine faces …

W1: Really?

I: Yes. It’s true … honestly!

W1: I don’t agree at all. I like masculine faces …

I: Can I show you some photos?

W1: Sure.

I: So which of these guys do you like best?

W1: Hmm, Sean Connery. He’s definitely the best-looking man here. And he’s tall, isn’t he?

Yeah … I like tall men. And I like a man with a beard.

I: Uh-huh. What about you?

W2: Mm. I’m not sure. I like this one. What’s his name?

I: It’s Gael Garcia Bernal. He’s a Mexican film star.

W2: Yeah? Well, he’s got quite a feminine face and he’s very good-looking. I like his eyes – he’s got dark brown eyes and I like men with dark eyes and black hair. But I think it’s more in the personality … in the smile … so I like this one best. Will Smith. He’s got a really nice smile.

I: Thank you. And here’s another lady. Excuse me. Have you got a moment?

W3: Well …

I: I’m doing a survey about the changing face of beauty. Can I ask you some questions? W3: Yes, OK. Yes.

I: I’ve got some photos here. Can you tell me which of these people you like? Do you think any of them are good-looking?

W3: Well, I don’t really like any of them …

I: No? Er, well, so what sort of man do you like?

W3: What sort of man do I like? Well, my husband’s over there. I think he’s goodlooking. I like his hair. I love guys with red hair.

I: Which one? The one looking in the shop window?

W3: No, he’s over there. He’s wearing a white T-shirt and he’s talking to … that blonde woman … Excuse me …

I:And then I talked to some men to find out if they really prefer blondes – just like they did 50 years ago. Do you think it’s true that men prefer blondes, sir?

M1: What? No, not at all! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and ages. Look at this photo of Judi Dench. She’s lovely. She isn’t young, but she’s got beautiful grey eyes and she always wears beautiful clothes. She looks kind and intelligent.

M2: Yeah, she does. But I still prefer blondes, you know … like Scarlett Johansson. She’s lovely … slim, blonde hair, blue eyes – that’s the sort of woman I like.

M1: Scarlett Johansson, slim?

M2: Well, OK … but she’s not fat.

M1: No, that’s true …

I: OK, guys. Thanks for talking to us …