Exec Producer on US daytime drama The Young And The Restless. Formerly producer on Brookside (C4), BBC Controller of Drama Series (1997-2004) overseeing Eastenders, Casualty, Holby City, Waking The Dead and the return of Doctor Who. @malyoung
Why are American soaps so different from UK soaps?
The US TV industry is based on the movie business – stars, brands, concepts, the logline, the poster. UK TV is based on the theatre and literature – the author’s voice, Dickens and Shakesp... Читать далее
Exec Producer on US daytime drama The Young And The Restless. Formerly producer on Brookside (C4), BBC Controller of Drama Series (1997-2004) overseeing Eastenders, Casualty, Holby City, Waking The Dead and the return of Doctor Who. @malyoung
Great drama is about conflict, challenges and thereby, most often, great misery. I produced a Channel 4 show years ago called Brookside. It was always referred to as “the miserable... Читать далее
I think there are two reasons: the first is emotional, the second is slightly more cynical.
Shakespeare was writing at a time when the English language was just starting to expand and... Читать далее
Country music specialist from Bristol, Tennessee, presenter on BBC Radio 2 and Amazing Radio's 'The Front Porch', host of country music events @HeyBaylen
Johnny Cash was one of those artists that comes along every now and again, and just crossed all the boundaries.
I don't think it was a concerted effort for him to diversify or appeal to... Читать далее
If you've lived in Moscow long enough and partied hard enough you'll probably have heard of face control. A ritual barbarism carried out by stern-faced bouncers at the city's more upscale... Читать далее
You have come to the right city! One of the best things about Moscow is the many places you can eat, play, exercise and have fun all night long. First of all, no need to worry about a... Читать далее
Beach books? Murder mysteries? Romances to be read on a chaise lounge at the dacha? Not on your life! The people who make up the most “readingest” nation on earth are spending their... Читать далее
Um, no. We realize this comes as a shock to many Americans, who are used to hearing rousing versions of the 1812 Overture played, complete with cannon volleys and fireworks, every July 4... Читать далее
Country music specialist from Bristol, Tennessee, presenter on BBC Radio 2 and Amazing Radio's 'The Front Porch', host of country music events @HeyBaylen
Which undiscovered country artists should I be listening to?
If you're talking about those who haven't had the wide acclaim that they should, then one that comes to mind is Will Hoge who has been on the country scene for quite a while. He's from... Читать далее
Unless you're a veteran, government worker or a close friend of Putin, you can forget about watching the Victory Day parade in Red Square on Monday. It's very much an "invite only"... Читать далее