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Edge Hill lecturer and alumnus join forces on drama for iconic Channel 5 ‘Play for Today’
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The short drama Special Measures, written by Edge Hill University lecturer Lee Thompson and directed by alumnus Jack McLoughlin, is set to broadcast on Channel 5.
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Why Jim Henson should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screen
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In a new article for The Conversation, Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development, Andrea Wright writes about the significant contribution that Jim Henson has made to the screen fairytale.
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Scary stories for kids: A Series of Unfortunate Events taught me that grief can't be understood but can be managed
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In a new article for The Conversation Lecturer in Film, English and Creative arts, Rebecca Wynne-Walsh discusses on what scary films can teach children.
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Love at first bite
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When it comes to choosing what movie to watch, Edge Hill University's lecturer in Film, English and Creative Arts Dr Rebecca Wynne-Walsh lets her curiosity guide her. The horror fan reveals there’s much more to the genre than meets the eye - and why she isn’t ready to bury Dracula just yet.
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Get the message
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The media is constantly changing, supercharged by the internet. Our BA (Hons) Media looks at how this has affected the way we consume information and interact with society.
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Students make video guides to encourage patients with learning disabilities to attend health checks
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Students at Edge Hill University have created new video guides to encourage more patients with learning disabilities to take up health screening.
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Terence Davies: four films that reveal the pain and poetry of the director’s own life
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In a new piece for The Conversation, British cinema expert Matthew Smith examines the work of director and Edge Hill Honorary Doctor Terence Davies who passed away on 7 October.
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Internationally-acclaimed psychologist takes his books on boxing to the bright lights of Hollywood
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Edge Hill University’s world-renowned Professor of Psychology Geoff Beattie is having two of his books turned into a major Hollywood film.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol turns 30: how the film became a cult classic
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In a new article for The Conversation, Andrea Wright, Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development, discusses the lasting legacy of The Muppet Christmas Carol.
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Prolific Film and Television student aims to improve representation in the arts
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A multi-talented Edge Hill University student has won an excellence scholarship to support his work on several impressive TV projects aimed at improving representation in TV and film.
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