The Value of Myth #2: Fall of Eagles: Absolute Beginners (1974), Screen Two: Hope in the Year Two (1994)

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This is another in a series of posts where I look at a common theme over more than one TV play. I was working on one that looked at how past TV dealt with children in peril but in light of the events in Manchester, I've decided to shelve that for a little while. Here, … Continue reading The Value of Myth #2: Fall of Eagles: Absolute Beginners (1974), Screen Two: Hope in the Year Two (1994)

Foreign Countries #3: Ghosts: Three Miles Up (1995)

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The 20th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) seems as good a time as any to answer this question: Why has 90s TV drama aged so badly? This time I'm talking about the look of the piece, all centre partings and chinos. It looks dated rather than old. The past is indeed a foreign … Continue reading Foreign Countries #3: Ghosts: Three Miles Up (1995)