Essays (by our contributors) for the BFI’s Screenonline website

2010s

2000s

Crossroads: the 2000s (John Williams)
Faith (2005) (David Rolinson)
Government Inspector, The (2005) (David Rolinson)
Project, The (2002) (David Rolinson)
Second Coming, The (Oliver Wake)
Shipman (2002) (David Rolinson)

1990s

Cadfael (1994-1998) (John Williams)
Hillsborough (1996) (David Rolinson)
Shoot to Kill (1990) (David Rolinson)
Warriors (1999) (David Rolinson)

1980s

Albion Market (1985-86) (John Williams)
Big George is Dead (1987) (David Rolinson)
Country (1981) (John Williams)
Crossroads: the 1980s (John Williams)
Death of a Princess (1980) (David Rolinson)
Emmerdale Farm (1972-present): the 1980s (John Williams)
Falklands Factor, The (1983) (Oliver Wake)
Flame Trees of Thika, The (1981) (John Williams)
Fox (1980) (John Williams)
Gamekeeper, The (1980) (John Williams)
Invasion (1980) (David Rolinson)
Just Like Mohicans (1985) (David Rolinson)
Threads (1984) (David Rolinson)
Widows (1983-1985) (John Williams)

1970s

Absolute Beginners (1974) (John Williams)
Angels Are So Few (1970) (John Williams)
Ace of Wands (1970-1972) (John Williams)
All Good Men (1974) (John Williams)
Bill Brand (1976) (John Williams)
Chariot of Fire (1970) (Oliver Wake)
Comedians (1979) (John Williams)
Crossroads: the 1970s (John Williams)
Emmerdale Farm/Emmerdale (1972-present) (John Williams)
Emmerdale Farm: the 1970s (John Williams)
Hard Labour (1973) (David Rolinson)
Land of Green Ginger (1973) (David Rolinson)
Leeds United! (1974) (David Rolinson)
Legion Hall Bombing, The (1978) (David Rolinson)
Mad Jack (1970) (Oliver Wake)
Out (1978) (John Williams)
Permissive Society, The (1975) (David Rolinson)
Play for Today (1970-1984) (David Rolinson)
Pobol Y Cwm (1974-present) (John Williams)
Price of Coal, The (1977) (David Rolinson)
Signalman, The (1976) (David Rolinson)
Spongers, The (1978) (David Rolinson)
Through the Night (1975) (John Williams)
To Encourage the Others (1972) (David Rolinson)

1960s

And Did Those Feet? (1965) (Oliver Wake)
Big Flame, The (1969) (Oliver Wake)
Colombe (1960) (Oliver Wake)
Coming Out Party, The (1965) (Oliver Wake)
Crossroads (1964-88; 2001-03) (John Williams)
Culloden (1964) (David Rolinson)
David Copperfield (1966) (David Rolinson)
End of Arthur’s Marriage, The (1965) (David Rolinson)
Fanatics, The (1968) (Oliver Wake)
Golden Vision, The (1968) (David Rolinson)
Lee Oswald – Assassin (1966) (Oliver Wake)
Newcomers, The (1965-69) (John Williams)
News-Benders, The (1968) (Oliver Wake)
1984 (1965) (Oliver Wake)
Special Branch (1969-1974) (John Williams)
Sword of Honour (1967) (Oliver Wake)
Tap on the Shoulder (1965) (Oliver Wake)
Three Clear Sundays (1965) (Oliver Wake)
Weavers Green (1966) (John Williams)
Wuthering Heights (1962) (Oliver Wake)

1950s

The Cold Light (1956) (Oliver Wake)
Hot Summer Night (1959) (Oliver Wake)
It is Midnight, Dr Schweitzer (1953) (Oliver Wake)
White Falcon, The (1956) (Oliver Wake)

Other films and programmes of interest

Black Jack (1979) (David Rolinson)
Red and the Blue, The (1983) (John Williams)
End of the Battle… Not the End of the War (1985) (John Williams)
View from the Woodpile, The (1989) (John Williams)
Arthur Legend, The (1991) (David Rolinson)
Nightingales (1990-1993) (David Rolinson)
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990-1998) (David Rolinson)

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2010s<\/h3>\n
An Adventure in Space and Time<\/em> (2013) discussed in Notes on Docudrama #1<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nCall the Midwife<\/em> (2012-present) Notes #1: Why Sunday nights?<\/a> [including coverage of the 2016 and 2017 series] (David Rolinson); Notes #2: Style and meaning; or, Trixie’s fingernails<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\n Castles in the Sky<\/em> (2014) discussed in Notes on Docudrama #1<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nCoronation Street<\/em> live episodes (2010, 2015) discussed in live soap piece<\/a> (David Rolinson); 2013 episodes discussed in everyday piece<\/a> (James Zborowski)
\n Doctor Who<\/em>: ‘The Eleventh Hour’ (2010)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nEastEnders<\/em> Live Week (2015) discussed in live soap piece<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nGirl, The<\/em> (2012)<\/a> (Neil Sinyard)
\nRoad to Coronation Street, The<\/em> (2010) discussed in Notes on Docudrama #1<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nSherlock<\/em>: ‘A Study in Pink’ (2010)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nThis is England ’86<\/em> (2010)<\/a> (Emma Sutton)
\nThis is England ’88<\/em> (2011)<\/a> (Emma Sutton)<\/p>\n

2000s<\/h3>\nBlackpool<\/em> (2004) discussed, with comments from Peter Bowker, in report on The Singing Detective<\/em> conference<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nCoronation Street<\/em> live episode (2000) discussed in live soap piece<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nFalklands Play, The<\/em> (2002) discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nThe Quatermass Experiment<\/em> (2005) discussed in piece on re-recording <\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nWaterloo Road<\/em> (2006-15) discussed in piece on re-recording <\/a> (Oliver Wake)<\/p>\n
1990s<\/h3>\nSleepers<\/em> (1991)
\nUngentlemanly Act, An<\/em> (1992) discussed in piece on Falklands dramas<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nWycliffe<\/em> (1994-98)<\/a> (Neil Sinyard)<\/p>\n
1980s<\/h3>\nBlack and Blue Lamp, The<\/em> (1988) – see essay on police drama<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nChildren’s Ward<\/em> (1989-2000) series 1 (1989)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nContact<\/em> (1985) discussed in Making Contact with Contact<\/em>: from AFN Clarke to Alan Clarke<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nDay in Summer, A<\/em> (1989)<\/a> (John Wheatcroft)
\nDoctor Who<\/em>: Warriors’ Gate<\/em> (1981) discussed in (Spaces and) Times of Television<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nFalklands Factor, The<\/em> (1983)<\/a> (Oliver Wake) Also discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\n The Fools on the Hill<\/em> (1986) discussed in Notes on Docudrama #1<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nGood Companions, The<\/em> (1980-81)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nLive from Pebble Mill<\/em> (1983)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nMiddle English: ‘A Game of Soldiers’ (1983) Discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\n Mimosa Boys, The<\/em> (1985) Discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nOpen Space<\/em>: ‘Falkland Sound to Plymouth Sound’ (1984) Discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nOld Men at the Zoo, The<\/em> (1983)<\/a> (Ian Greaves)
\nSinging Detective, The<\/em> (1986) – see report on 25th anniversary conference, which also contains numerous other programmes old and new<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nSinging Detective, The<\/em> (1986) – see Potter piece<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nTales Out of School<\/em> (1983)<\/a> (Frank Collins)
\nTumbledown<\/em> (1988) Discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nUnborn, The<\/em> (1980)<\/a> (Ian Greaves)
\nVery British Coup, A<\/em> (1988)<\/a> (John Wheatcroft)
\nWaiting War, The<\/em> (1983) Discussed in piece on Falklands drama<\/a> (Oliver Wake)<\/p>\n
1970s<\/h3>\nAngels Are So Few<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (Ian Greaves)
\nBrimstone and Treacle<\/em> (1976)<\/a> (Cat McKiernan)
\nBudgie<\/em> (1971-72)<\/a> (Nigel Sarrassa-Dyer)
\nDestiny<\/em> (1978) Part 1<\/a>; Part 2<\/a>; Part 3<\/a> (Tom May)
\n Dixon of Dock Green<\/em> in the 1970s<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nDoctor Who<\/em>: ‘The Deadly Assassin’ (1976) Coverage within Scene vs Scene feature<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\n84, Charing Cross Road<\/em> (1975)<\/a> (John Wheatcroft)
\nEvelyn<\/em> (1971)<\/a> (‘Mr Wolf’)
\nFunny Farm<\/em> (1975)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nGangsters<\/em> (1975) Coverage within Scene vs Scene feature<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nThe Fishing Party<\/em> (1972) (John Wheatcroft)<\/a>
\nFollow the Yellow Brick Road<\/em> (1972) – see Potter piece<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nFoxtrot, The<\/em> (1971)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nHallelujah Handshake, The<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nLeeds – United!<\/em> (1974): Part 1<\/a>; Part 2<\/a>; Part 3<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\n The Lie<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (John Wheatcroft)
\nLong Distance Piano Player, The<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (John Wheatcroft) and briefly in piece on re-recording <\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\n Play for Today<\/em> Introductory Essay<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nRank and File, The<\/em> (1971)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nRobin Redbreast<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nRumpole of the Bailey<\/em> (1975)<\/a> (John Wheatcroft)
\nSunset Across the Bay<\/em> (1975)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nTraitor<\/em> (1971)<\/a> (David Rolinson)<\/p>\n
1960s<\/h3>\nConversation at Night<\/em> (1969)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nCoronation Street<\/em> 1960s episodes discussed briefly in live soap piece<\/a> (David Rolinson) and discussed in more detail in everyday piece<\/a> (James Zborowski)
\n Doctor Korczak and the Children<\/em> (1962)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nDoctor Who<\/em> ‘An Unearthly Child’ (1963) discussed briefly in piece on An Adventure in Space and Time<\/em> (2013), Notes on Docudrama #1<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nRichard I in TV drama: Doctor Who<\/em> ‘The Crusade’ (1965) and beyond<\/a> (David Rolinson); see also An Adventure in Space and Time<\/em> (2013) discussed in Notes on Docudrama #1<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nGeorge’s Room<\/em> (1967) <\/a> (David Rolinson and Simon Coward)
\nThe Importance of Being Earnest<\/em> on television<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nJuly Plot, The<\/em> (1964)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nLevel Seven<\/em> (1966)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nOut of this World<\/em> (1962)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nThe ‘Appening: Parkin’s Patch<\/em> (1969-70)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nStalingrad<\/em> (1963)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nStella<\/em> (1968)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\n‘You dirty old man!’: masculinity and class in Steptoe and Son<\/em> (1962-74)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nWar Game, The<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nWear a Very Big Hat<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nZ Cars<\/em> (1962-78) discussed in piece on re-recording <\/a> (Oliver Wake) and in a piece on Dixon of Dock Green<\/em><\/a> (David Rolinson) and in a piece on police drama<\/a> (David Rolinson)<\/p>\n
1950s<\/h3>\n
Appointment with Drama<\/em>: ‘The Birthday Present’ (1955) discussed in piece on re-recording <\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nThe Creature<\/em> (1955)<\/a> (Oliver Wake) Revised version
\nDixon of Dock Green<\/em> (1955-76) – see essay on police drama<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nMrs Wickens in the Fall<\/em> (1957)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nNineteen Eighty-Four<\/a><\/em> (1954): Myth versus reality<\/a> (Oliver Wake); also discussed in piece on re-recording <\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\n Underground<\/em> (1958)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)<\/p>\n
Essays (by our contributors) for the BFI’s Screenonline <\/em>website<\/h3>\n
2010s<\/h3>\n
2000s<\/h3>\n
Crossroads<\/em>: the 2000s<\/a> (John Williams)
\nFaith<\/em> (2005)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nGovernment Inspector, The<\/em> (2005)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nProject, The<\/em> (2002)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nSecond Coming, The<\/em><\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nShipman<\/em> (2002)<\/a> (David Rolinson)<\/p>\n
1990s<\/h3>\nCadfael<\/em> (1994-1998)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nHillsborough<\/em> (1996)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nShoot to Kill<\/em> (1990)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nWarriors<\/em> (1999)<\/a> (David Rolinson)<\/p>\n
1980s<\/h3>\nAlbion Market<\/em> (1985-86)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nBig George is Dead<\/em> (1987)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nCountry<\/em> (1981)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nCrossroads<\/em>: the 1980s<\/a> (John Williams)
\nDeath of a Princess<\/em> (1980)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nEmmerdale Farm<\/em> (1972-present): the 1980s<\/a> (John Williams)
\nFalklands Factor, The<\/em> (1983)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nFlame Trees of Thika, The<\/em> (1981)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nFox<\/em> (1980)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nGamekeeper, The<\/em> (1980)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nInvasion<\/em> (1980)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nJust Like Mohicans<\/em> (1985)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nThreads<\/em> (1984)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nWidows<\/em> (1983-1985)<\/a> (John Williams)<\/p>\n
1970s<\/h3>\nAbsolute Beginners<\/em> (1974)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nAngels Are So Few<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nAce of Wands<\/em> (1970-1972)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nAll Good Men<\/em> (1974)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nBill Brand<\/em> (1976)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nChariot of Fire<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nComedians<\/em> (1979)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nCrossroads<\/em>: the 1970s<\/a> (John Williams)
\nEmmerdale Farm<\/em>\/Emmerdale<\/em> (1972-present)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nEmmerdale Farm<\/em>: the 1970s<\/a> (John Williams)
\nHard Labour<\/em> (1973)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nLand of Green Ginger<\/em> (1973)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nLeeds United!<\/em> (1974)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nLegion Hall Bombing, The<\/em> (1978)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nMad Jack<\/em> (1970)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nOut<\/em> (1978)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nPermissive Society, The<\/em> (1975)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nPlay for Today<\/em> (1970-1984)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nPobol Y Cwm<\/em> (1974-present)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nPrice of Coal, The<\/em> (1977)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nSignalman, The<\/em> (1976)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nSpongers, The<\/em> (1978)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nThrough the Night<\/em> (1975)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nTo Encourage the Others<\/em> (1972)<\/a> (David Rolinson)<\/p>\n
1960s<\/h3>\nAnd Did Those Feet?<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nBig Flame, The<\/em> (1969)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nColombe<\/em> (1960)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nComing Out Party, The<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nCrossroads<\/em> (1964-88; 2001-03)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nCulloden<\/em> (1964)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nDavid Copperfield<\/em> (1966)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nEnd of Arthur’s Marriage, The<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nFanatics, The<\/em> (1968)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nGolden Vision, The<\/em> (1968)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nLee Oswald – Assassin<\/em> (1966)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nNewcomers, The<\/em> (1965-69)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nNews-Benders, The<\/em> (1968)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\n1984<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nSpecial Branch<\/em> (1969-1974)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nSword of Honour<\/em> (1967)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nTap on the Shoulder<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nThree Clear Sundays<\/em> (1965)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nWeavers Green<\/em> (1966)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nWuthering Heights<\/em> (1962)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)<\/p>\n
1950s<\/h3>\nThe Cold Light<\/em> (1956)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nHot Summer Night<\/em> (1959)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nIt is Midnight, Dr Schweitzer<\/em> (1953)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)
\nWhite Falcon, The<\/em> (1956)<\/a> (Oliver Wake)<\/p>\n
Other films and programmes of interest<\/h3>\nBlack Jack<\/em> (1979)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nRed and the Blue, The<\/em> (1983)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nEnd of the Battle… Not the End of the War<\/em> (1985)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nView from the Woodpile, The<\/em> (1989)<\/a> (John Williams)
\nArthur Legend, The<\/em> (1991)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nNightingales<\/em> (1990-1993)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
\nDrop the Dead Donkey<\/em> (1990-1998)<\/a> (David Rolinson)
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