What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry.
@whatsontvclass.bsky.social
Understanding who produces, what is made, and how class is represented on television. AHRC-funded project at @leedsunimedia.bsky.social The University of Leeds - 2023-26. shorturl.at/uIkTP
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Report sets out ‘blueprint for change’ to increase working-class representation in the arts
Report sets out ‘blueprint for change’ to increase working-class representation in the arts
Inquiry finds class should become protected characteristic and calls for rise in number of apprenticeships
An inquiry into class representation in creative fields has recommended changes believed to be the first of their kind in Greater Manchester to increase the number of working-class people in the arts.
Class Ceiling, a report led by Nazir Afzal, the chancellor of the University of Manchester, and Avis Gilmore, the former deputy general secretary of the National Education Union, was announced on 26 September, with promises of providing a “blueprint for change” that would highlight solutions to the obstacles that have kept working-class representation in the arts low, with the hope that such changes could be put in place throughout the country. Continue reading...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Report sets out ‘blueprint for change’ to increase working-class representation in the arts
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This morning we were delighted to co-host the launch of the 'Class Ceiling' report with Rise Associates. Headed by @manchester.ac.uk Chancellor @nazirafzal.bsky.social OBE the Inquiry found that radical measures are needed to close the arts class gap in GM.
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This morning we were delighted to co-host the launch of the 'Class Ceiling' report with Rise Associates. Headed by @manchester.ac.uk Chancellor @nazirafzal.bsky.social OBE the Inquiry found that radical measures are needed to close the arts class gap in GM.
🎧 Podcast Alert!
Happy New Year from the What’s On? team! 🎉
If you haven’t listened yet, check out our podcast episode exploring how social class shapes UK television: who gets in, what stories are told, and how audiences connect.
Listen here 👇 rethnkingclassinuktv.podbean.com/e/whats-clas...
Happy New Year from the What’s On? team! 🎉
If you haven’t listened yet, check out our podcast episode exploring how social class shapes UK television: who gets in, what stories are told, and how audiences connect.
Listen here 👇 rethnkingclassinuktv.podbean.com/e/whats-clas...
What’s Class Got to Do with It? | Rethinking class in the UK TV industry
Recorded live at the University of Leeds during the What’s Class Got to Do with It? Symposium in October 2025, this special episode explores how social class shapes the television industry - from who ...
rethnkingclassinuktv.podbean.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:46 AM
🎧 Podcast Alert!
Happy New Year from the What’s On? team! 🎉
If you haven’t listened yet, check out our podcast episode exploring how social class shapes UK television: who gets in, what stories are told, and how audiences connect.
Listen here 👇 rethnkingclassinuktv.podbean.com/e/whats-clas...
Happy New Year from the What’s On? team! 🎉
If you haven’t listened yet, check out our podcast episode exploring how social class shapes UK television: who gets in, what stories are told, and how audiences connect.
Listen here 👇 rethnkingclassinuktv.podbean.com/e/whats-clas...
🆕 Listen to the special episode recorded as part of our symposium for our @ukri.org funded project last September!! 🎙️ Featuring our PI @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @drdaveobrien.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social @tellynelly.bsky.social @philralph.bsky.social and Nicola Crowther (BBC).
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What’s Class Got to Do with It? | Rethinking class in the UK TV industry
Recorded live at the University of Leeds during the What’s Class Got to Do with It? Symposium in October 2025, this special episode explores how social class shapes the television industry - from who ...
rethnkingclassinuktv.podbean.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🆕 Listen to the special episode recorded as part of our symposium for our @ukri.org funded project last September!! 🎙️ Featuring our PI @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @drdaveobrien.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social @tellynelly.bsky.social @philralph.bsky.social and Nicola Crowther (BBC).
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End of an era… today is the final day to watch my final ep of Doctors
leaving @bbciplayer.bsky.social at 2:45pm.
As these final 16 eps play out, please remember the hundreds of people who have struggled to find work since the axe fell… 😢😢🤬
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
leaving @bbciplayer.bsky.social at 2:45pm.
As these final 16 eps play out, please remember the hundreds of people who have struggled to find work since the axe fell… 😢😢🤬
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Doctors - Series 24: 262. Bureaucrazy
Graham shows his true colours, Bear has big news for the partners, and Rosie is on a mission. Jimmi loses his cool when trying to help a patient.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
End of an era… today is the final day to watch my final ep of Doctors
leaving @bbciplayer.bsky.social at 2:45pm.
As these final 16 eps play out, please remember the hundreds of people who have struggled to find work since the axe fell… 😢😢🤬
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
leaving @bbciplayer.bsky.social at 2:45pm.
As these final 16 eps play out, please remember the hundreds of people who have struggled to find work since the axe fell… 😢😢🤬
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗩 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮? 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. We’re making a short film with Candour Productions as part of the @ukri.org -funded project 'What’s On? Rethinking Class in the UK Television Industry'
📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered)
📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025
📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered)
📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025
October 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗩 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮? 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. We’re making a short film with Candour Productions as part of the @ukri.org -funded project 'What’s On? Rethinking Class in the UK Television Industry'
📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered)
📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025
📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered)
📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025
Huge hanks to all who came to our 'What’s Class Got to Do With It?' symposium on Friday! from our What's On Team @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social @drdaveobrien.bsky.social @annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Huge hanks to all who came to our 'What’s Class Got to Do With It?' symposium on Friday! from our What's On Team @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social @drdaveobrien.bsky.social @annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
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Still digesting all of the impressions and conversations from Friday! It was an absolute pleasure to present some of my ideas as well as be surrounded by likeminded people from academia to industry. Excited to get back to writing my dissertation!! There's more work to be done 👩🏻💻📑
Looking forward to welcome speakers and attendees tomorrow for the “What’s Class Got to Do With it? Rethinking TV from the Inside Out” symposium aligned to our AHRC Project! We are delighted to have us @philralph.bsky.social as Keynote and Nicola Crowther (BBC) as Responder for plenary sessions!
September 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Still digesting all of the impressions and conversations from Friday! It was an absolute pleasure to present some of my ideas as well as be surrounded by likeminded people from academia to industry. Excited to get back to writing my dissertation!! There's more work to be done 👩🏻💻📑
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Here is my recent keynote for @whatsontvclass.bsky.social given @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on Friday 19th - give it a read and let me know your thoughts. Many thanks to @lrjdmnr.bsky.social for inviting me to hang my metaphorical arse out in public...
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COMMON PEOPLE: RECLAIMING THE NARRATIVE ON CLASS IN TV AT A TIME OF CRISIS…
Here is the full text of my opening keynote address given at the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 'What’s Class Got to Do With It?' symposium on class and the UK TV industry at the School o...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Here is my recent keynote for @whatsontvclass.bsky.social given @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on Friday 19th - give it a read and let me know your thoughts. Many thanks to @lrjdmnr.bsky.social for inviting me to hang my metaphorical arse out in public...
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/common...
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Next stop was Leeds to take part in the What's Class Go To Do With It? symposium hosted by our friends at @whatsontvclass.bsky.social. Thank you team What's on TV for such a stimulating and thought-provoking day!
September 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Next stop was Leeds to take part in the What's Class Go To Do With It? symposium hosted by our friends at @whatsontvclass.bsky.social. Thank you team What's on TV for such a stimulating and thought-provoking day!
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Really looking forward to giving the opening keynote on class in the UK TV industry at this symposium in Leeds tomorrow. Highlights to come for those who can’t make it. Those who can - do say hello!
Looking forward to welcome speakers and attendees tomorrow for the “What’s Class Got to Do With it? Rethinking TV from the Inside Out” symposium aligned to our AHRC Project! We are delighted to have us @philralph.bsky.social as Keynote and Nicola Crowther (BBC) as Responder for plenary sessions!
September 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Really looking forward to giving the opening keynote on class in the UK TV industry at this symposium in Leeds tomorrow. Highlights to come for those who can’t make it. Those who can - do say hello!
Looking forward to welcome speakers and attendees tomorrow for the “What’s Class Got to Do With it? Rethinking TV from the Inside Out” symposium aligned to our AHRC Project! We are delighted to have us @philralph.bsky.social as Keynote and Nicola Crowther (BBC) as Responder for plenary sessions!
September 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Looking forward to welcome speakers and attendees tomorrow for the “What’s Class Got to Do With it? Rethinking TV from the Inside Out” symposium aligned to our AHRC Project! We are delighted to have us @philralph.bsky.social as Keynote and Nicola Crowther (BBC) as Responder for plenary sessions!
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Mentoring works.
"Thank you so much for this opportunity. It has really helped me believe that I can actually have a career in fine arts." - former mentee
Become and Arts Emergency mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
Applications close 29 Sep 25
"Thank you so much for this opportunity. It has really helped me believe that I can actually have a career in fine arts." - former mentee
Become and Arts Emergency mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
Applications close 29 Sep 25
Become a mentor
Registration to be a mentor in 2026 is now open! Arts Emergency mentors support young people in Greater Manchester, London and Merseyside who are interested in the creative and cultural industries and are taking their first steps out of compulsory education.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Mentoring works.
"Thank you so much for this opportunity. It has really helped me believe that I can actually have a career in fine arts." - former mentee
Become and Arts Emergency mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
Applications close 29 Sep 25
"Thank you so much for this opportunity. It has really helped me believe that I can actually have a career in fine arts." - former mentee
Become and Arts Emergency mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
Applications close 29 Sep 25
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Team ReCARETV are really looking forward to presenting at ‘What’s class got to do with it? Rethinking TV from the inside out’ conference at the University of Leeds on 19th September 2025. See you there @whatsontvclass.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Team ReCARETV are really looking forward to presenting at ‘What’s class got to do with it? Rethinking TV from the inside out’ conference at the University of Leeds on 19th September 2025. See you there @whatsontvclass.bsky.social
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Registration link live now, please reserve your seat by August 29!
What’s Class Got to Do With It? Rethinking TV from the Inside Out
A One-Day Symposium as part of the What’s On? Rethinking Class in the TV Industry
research project – funded by the AHRC
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August 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Registration link live now, please reserve your seat by August 29!
We have a shiny new poster designed by our own @lrjdmnr.bsky.social for our one day symposium in September, registration link coming soon too!
August 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We have a shiny new poster designed by our own @lrjdmnr.bsky.social for our one day symposium in September, registration link coming soon too!
Deadline today! Remember to send your abstracts!
One day left to apply! Looking forward to your abstracts!
We are super excited to have a CFP out for our upcoming What's On Symposium at @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on 19th September 2025! See all details below Deadline to apply: 4th July. Looking forward to reading your proposals!
July 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Deadline today! Remember to send your abstracts!
One day left to apply! Looking forward to your abstracts!
We are super excited to have a CFP out for our upcoming What's On Symposium at @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on 19th September 2025! See all details below Deadline to apply: 4th July. Looking forward to reading your proposals!
July 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One day left to apply! Looking forward to your abstracts!
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Submissions welcome for what will be a fantastic session examining class and TV!
Also remember our Symposium call for papers is still open until 4th! Very excited to seeing abstract coming in, make sure you put yours in!
We are super excited to have a CFP out for our upcoming What's On Symposium at @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on 19th September 2025! See all details below Deadline to apply: 4th July. Looking forward to reading your proposals!
June 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Submissions welcome for what will be a fantastic session examining class and TV!
Also remember our Symposium call for papers is still open until 4th! Very excited to seeing abstract coming in, make sure you put yours in!
We are super excited to have a CFP out for our upcoming What's On Symposium at @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on 19th September 2025! See all details below Deadline to apply: 4th July. Looking forward to reading your proposals!
June 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Also remember our Symposium call for papers is still open until 4th! Very excited to seeing abstract coming in, make sure you put yours in!
Thanks everyone who came to our panel yesterday at the Screen 2025 and for engaging so thoughtfully as we discussed how class continues to shape TV production, aesthetics, and working conditions @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social @annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Thanks everyone who came to our panel yesterday at the Screen 2025 and for engaging so thoughtfully as we discussed how class continues to shape TV production, aesthetics, and working conditions @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social @annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
Looking forward to presenting our @UKRI What’s On project findings at #Screen25 in Glasgow this weekend in our panel “Returning to Class: Power, Aesthetics, and Labour in Contemporary Television @leedsunimedia.bsky.social @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social
@annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
@annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Looking forward to presenting our @UKRI What’s On project findings at #Screen25 in Glasgow this weekend in our panel “Returning to Class: Power, Aesthetics, and Labour in Contemporary Television @leedsunimedia.bsky.social @bethjohnsontv.bsky.social @lrjdmnr.bsky.social
@annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
@annaviolasborgi.bsky.social
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The dashboards in here, put together by @dkernohan.bsky.social from @wonkhe.bsky.social are a goldmine, and give amazing details on what creative arts grads do 10 years after graduation, and the sorts of subjects being used in creative arts industries wonkhe.com/blogs/leo-ha...
LEO has a role to play in picking winners
Earnings and graduate destination data isn't just there for league tables. David Kernohan demonstrates how LEO can help implement that industrial strategy
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June 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The dashboards in here, put together by @dkernohan.bsky.social from @wonkhe.bsky.social are a goldmine, and give amazing details on what creative arts grads do 10 years after graduation, and the sorts of subjects being used in creative arts industries wonkhe.com/blogs/leo-ha...
One week left to submit a paper for our Symposium CFP! 📺 send us your abstracts! ✍️
We are super excited to have a CFP out for our upcoming What's On Symposium at @leedsunimedia.bsky.social on 19th September 2025! See all details below Deadline to apply: 4th July. Looking forward to reading your proposals!
June 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
One week left to submit a paper for our Symposium CFP! 📺 send us your abstracts! ✍️
