Attitude, Alchemy, and Archive – Arena’s Arts Television and its Fight for Survival
Goblot, Vana.
2022.
Attitude, Alchemy, and Archive – Arena’s Arts Television and its Fight for Survival.
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ISSN 2634-8179
[Article]
This article looks at the landmark BBC television series Arena, exploring the impact of its vast oeuvre that stretches nearly half a century. Focusing on Arena’s irreverent and playful approach to 'ordinary' culture, the article argues that the documentary series' staying power amidst dramatic decline of arts television as a genre owes not only to its thematic range and collaborative breath, but also its imaginative use of archive and ability to capture the zeitgeist and anachronisms of 21st century media.
| Item Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Departments, Centres and Research Units | Media and Communications |
| Date Deposited | 18 Nov 2022 11:31 |
| Last Modified | 18 Nov 2022 11:32 |