'There will always be a place for them': Do soap operas reflect our society?
How important are soaps in discussing national issues? Between Fair City introducing a far right character to discussions surrounding storylines like teen pregnancies, addiction and gay rights – soaps have always tried to reflect the society we live in. But do they continue to have a place in our society?
Andrea was joined by Alan Flannagan, Hollyoaks writer and Jay Brannigan, director of soaps like Fair City and Eastenders…
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11.50 13 Sep 2023
'There will always be a place for them': Do soap operas reflect our society?
How important are soaps in discussing national issues? Between Fair City introducing a far right character to discussions surrounding storylines like teen pregnancies, addiction and gay rights – soaps have always tried to reflect the society we live in. But do they continue to have a place in our society?
Andrea was joined by Alan Flannagan, Hollyoaks writer and Jay Brannigan, director of soaps like Fair City and Eastenders…