Soap Pack, The

Synopsis

A video-based teaching pack following the television production process, using as a case study a controversial storyline from the drama BROOKSIDE, showing development from script conferences, production meetings, rehearsals and editorial decisions to final broadcast and critical responses. The video includes three title sequences from current British soap operas; a compilation of video extracts from the Voluntary Euthanasia Society and its opponents outlining debates around mercy killing, pain control and terminal illness, as covered in the story; detailed discussion of the development of one individual scene; analysis of other key scenes from the storyline; two complete BROOKSIDE episodes, together with promotional material.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 150 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £49.50 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying 192 pages of photocopiable notes in ring binder.

Uses

National Curriculum Key Stages 4 and 5.

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

television drama

Sponsor

Name

Mersey TV

Distributor

Name

National Association for the Teaching of English

Email

info@nate.org.uk

Web

http://www.nate.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0114 255 5419

Fax

0114 255 5296

Address

50 Broadfield Road
Sheffield
S8 0XJ