Nature documentaries including the BBC series Dynasties show animals’ lives as ‘soap operas’, a new study claims. UK researchers argue that the portrayal of animals in nature shows, while entertaining, risks spreading ‘misconceptions’ about species in the wild. In their research paper, they’re largely critical of Dynasties, which was broadcast in 2018 and narrated by the … Read more
Nature documentaries including the BBC series Dynasties show animals’ lives as ‘soap operas’, a new study claims. UK researchers argue that the portrayal of animals in nature shows, while entertaining, risks the spreading ‘misconceptions’ about species in the wild. In their research paper, they’re largely critical of Dynasties, which was broadcast in 2018 and narrated by … Read more
Australia’s longest-running TV drama Neighbours has been plunged into scandal after a guest actor claimed a racist culture was running ‘rife’ on set. Shareena Clanton says her six-week stint on Ramsay Street in a guest role was marred by ‘multiple racist traumas’ which have required ongoing counselling. During filming in January and February this year, … Read more
Children learn to drink at the Rovers Return: How TV soap operas such as Coronation Street force images of alcohol on young people Research found alcohol alcohol was referenced roughly every four minutes Coronation Street had highest alcohol content, shown in more than third of clips Tobacco references were rare and appeared in just four … Read more
Children learn to drink at the Rovers Return: How TV soap operas such as Coronation Street force images of alcohol on young people Research found alcohol alcohol was referenced roughly every four minutes Coronation Street had highest alcohol content, shown in more than third of clips Tobacco references were rare and appeared in just four … Read more