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Capital case study

  Reviews and features 1) What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? In the review, Sam Wollaston praises the adaptation for capturing the heart of London, saying it does a great job of showcasing the city's vibe through just one street. He calls it "instantly recognisable" and describes it as a "brilliant allegorical portrait of London," noting how well the show manages to pack in complex stories over just three hours. However, The Independent acknowledges the strong performances and lovable characters but suggests that the drama might not hook viewers who aren’t already familiar with the book. Without that background, some might lose interest as the story unfolds. 2) What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? Capital  is a show that is described as really...

Introduction to TV Drama

  1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. A serial television drama is a TV show which has a continuous plot that unfolds in sequential episode-by-episode fashion.These shows mostly possess narrative complexity and they typically follow many story arcs that span entire television seasons. 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? .The Avengers (1961-1969) . Danger Man (1962- 1968) . The Sweeney (1975-1978 . Minder (1979-1994) The first UK companies made TV dramas that were largely aimed at the domestic market.This model of making television drama was not widely adopted by the industry until the 1990s. However, today, all television drama is all shot on film and made like a film, with the same high quality productions values. 3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your own example of an existing TV drama to fit each category....

Film Industry: Blinded By The Light index

1) British Film Industry factsheets #132 & #100 2)  Blinded By The Light case study research 3)  Regulation - BBFC research and tasks