Similarities in British Values
Both share the value of family importance and looking out for their siblings and parents. In Coronation Street this is shown in the scene where the son was discussing his worries for his dad in the pub 'The Rovers Return' with friends. This is also shown in London to Brighton where the son Stuart looks out for his dad when he punishes those you have harmed him (the pimp)
Differences in British Values
The community atmosphere seen in Coronation Street is a great british value to have, yet in London to Brighton this is not present as everyone is segregated into their own separate societies. For example, a key scene to shoe this sense of community in Coronation Street is when everyone meets in the pub and knows one another.
How do ideas and values operating in the text connect with debates or struggles over meanings in UK society at the time of the text's production?
In Coronation Street there are a lot of discussions based on the topic of war, which is seen in a particular scene where a gentlemen comes back from the war to find his 'Lover' and there are problems over this and marriage in this time period.
London to Brighton connects with the current issues over sexual morality seen in the media today. Stereotypes over prostitution are challenged in this film and some issues are highlighted.
Positive Review of London to Brighton
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2006/dec/01/drama
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