A Class Act
An interview with Julie Hesmondhalgh on casting, representation and inclusion in British television drama
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5681892 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Clare Hogg (0000-0002-9128-9094, University of Westminster, corresponding author), Christopher Hogg (0000-0002-1197-2302) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 302-311 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Critical Studies in Television The International Journal of Television Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1749-6020 • E-ISSN: 1749-6039 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1749602020934670 |
| OpenAlex | W3047906190 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 5 |
In this interview, actor Julie Hesmondhalgh reflects on her rich body of work in British TV drama, connecting her own career trajectory with a consideration of wider industry developments in casting and representation, diversity and inclusion. With extended reference to Coronation Street (1960-) and Doctor Who (1963-1989, 2005-), Hesmondhalgh discusses how far UK TV drama production has come in tackling systemic inequalities and exclusions, while also stressing the progress still required, particularly in relation to capturing the complexities of class identity. More broadly, the insights offered within this piece illustrate the value of industry interviews as a methodological approach for TV studies, in revealing the experiences and perspectives of key creative agents within the production process
Aesthetics · Art · Drama · Media studies · Political science · Sociology · Studio · Visual arts · Cinema and Media Studies · Computer Science · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Gender Studies · Law · Theatre and Performance Studies
| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |