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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

can totally relate to that!! :-)

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for being with us, it was a huge pleasure! And thanks for sharing your wonderful keynote, which we are sure will keep us all thinking for long!

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you @oliviahvero.bsky.social was a pleasure to have you, we are looking forward to seeing our your great research project develops and please do stay in touch!

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for being there and for your important contributions to the day, loving our projects collaboration 🥳

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

You can catch up with @philralph.bsky.social Keynote here www.linkedin.com/pulse/common... we will be sharing highlights and updates in the weeks to come! Stay tuned!

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...

www.linkedin.com

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks to our keynote @philralph.bsky.social and Nicola Crowther (BBC Audiences) for their thoughtful contributions, the team and colleagues @leedsunimedia.bsky.social for supporting and contributing to a wonderful day
packed of lively discussions on class and TV which will hopefully continue!

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 15d

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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✨ Olivia Helmholz-Vero ✨ @oliviahvero.bsky.social · 17d

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 👩🏻‍💻📑

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 20d

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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Philip Ralph @philralph.bsky.social · 16d

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...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/common...

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...

www.linkedin.com

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ReCARETV @recaretv.bsky.social · 16d

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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Philip Ralph @philralph.bsky.social · 20d

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!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 20d

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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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 20d

This fully booked day brings together researchers, industry voices, and policymakers to explore how class shapes UK television, from who gets to work in the industry, to which stories make it on screen, to how audiences connect with them.
#Television#SocialClass#CreativeIndustries#ResearchImpact

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · 20d

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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Arts Emergency @artsemergency.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Applications close 29 Sep 25

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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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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Aug 12

Super excited to have you! 🙌

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ReCARETV @recaretv.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

www.eventbrite.com

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

www.eventbrite.com

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Aug 4

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!

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jul 4

Deadline today! Remember to send your abstracts!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jul 3

One day left to apply! Looking forward to your abstracts!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 2

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!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jul 3

One day left to apply! Looking forward to your abstracts!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 2

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!

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Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · Jun 30

Submissions welcome for what will be a fantastic session examining class and TV!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 30

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!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 2

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!

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 30

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!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 2

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!

What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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What’s on? Rethinking class in the television industry. @whatsontvclass.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

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