Hogg, C. 2020. A class act: an interview with Julie Hesmondhalgh on casting, representation and inclusion in British television drama. Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of Television Studies. 15 (3), p. 302–311. https://doi.org/10.1177/1749602020934670
| Title | A class act: an interview with Julie Hesmondhalgh on casting, representation and inclusion in British television drama |
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| Type | Journal article |
| Authors | Hogg, C. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Keywords | acting, casting, transgender, class, regionality, diversity, inclusion, representation, Coronation Street, Doctor Who |
| Journal | Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of Television Studies |
| Journal citation | 15 (3), p. 302–311 |
| ISSN | 1749-6020 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Publisher | Sage |
| Accepted author manuscript | License CC BY 4.0 File Access Level Open (open metadata and files) |
| Publisher's version | License CC BY 4.0 File Access Level Open (open metadata and files) |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1749602020934670 |
| Web address (URL) | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1749602020934670 |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Supplemental file | License CC BY 4.0 File Access Level Open (open metadata and files) |