Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Coronation Street & London To Brighton

Similarities in British Values
There are no apparant similarities between the film and the episode of Coronation Street

Differences in British Values
There are many differences between the film and the episode of Coronation Street.
In the episode of Corrie they maintain many "British" values, namely being in a close community where everyone knows each other and there is a lot of gossip going on within the community. The pub, "The Rovers Return" appears to be the main focal point of where people gather.
In the film "London to Brighton" there is not a sense of community as it seems everybody has to fend for themselves and the only value that is held is that of money.

When this episode of Corrie was broadcast, Edward Heath was in office as prime minister. This was a few years prior to the UKs joining of the EU. This means that the episode gave off a sense of stereotypical Britishness. London to Brighton was filmed at the same time as the ipswitch ripper murders. This represents Britain as a dangerous place for prostitutes, which is mirrored in London to Brighton.


Positive Review of London to Brighton
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2006/dec/01/drama  - From the Guardian

Negative review of London to Brighton
http://www.timeout.com/film/reviews/89165/brighton-rock.html

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