How BBC Birmingham revolutionised television drama in the 1970s, 2-4 July 2010
It Came From Pebble Mill tells the story of how BBC Birmingham became a breeding ground for exciting new drama, a place where the likes of Mike Leigh, Alan Bleasdale, Alan Plater and Ian McEwan were given the space to experiment, where multicultural reality of 70s Britain was reflected on the small screen, and where TV genres like sci-fi, soap opera and cop show were taken in strange and unexpected new directions.
Offering a rare chance to see work including Penda’s Fen, Licking Hitler, Empire Road, Land of Green Ginger, The Muscle Market, Nuts in May and Gangsters, this programme is testament to a remarkable period of creativity in British television. We’re delighted that many of the people who made it possible including David Rose, head of department from 1971-1981, will be joining us for the weekend to talk about their work. For the full programme and to book tickets click here
