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Enchanting Christmas television of the 1930s

For this festive article, Professor Jamie Medhurst from the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies takes a nostalgic look back at the long tradition of Christmas television programming from the BBC - including the live turkey-carving demonstration in 1936 and the world’s first TV pantomime in 1937. 

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Doctor Who 60: show has always tapped into political issues – but never more so than in the 1970s

Writing in the Conversation, Prof Jamie Medhurst from the Department of Theatre, Film & Television Studies discusses how the show Doctor Who has always tapped into political issues – but never more so than in the 1970s.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins to deliver video message for Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies’ 50th anniversary event

Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins will deliver a video message to students who worked as crew on a new Andie MacDowell film shot in Aberystwyth as part of a special screening.

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Aberystwyth students set for international performance design festival

A group of Drama, Theatre and Performance Design students from Aberystwyth University will have an unrivalled opportunity to work alongside global artists, designers and theatre makers at a world-renowned festival in Czechia this month.

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