‘Sherwood’ Writer James Graham to Deliver MacTaggart Lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival – Global Bulletin
variety.comNaman Ramachandran British writer James Graham will deliver this year’s flagship James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, supported by Screen Scotland.
Graham, known for his sharp political insights and popular dramas, has made significant contributions to stage, television and film.
His works include the BAFTA-winning “Sherwood,” which returns to BBC later this year, and the acclaimed “Quiz.” On stage, he brought “Dear England” to the West End, adapted “Tammy Faye” for Broadway and reimagined “Boys from the Blackstuff.” Graham’s political narratives include “Brexit: An Uncivil War” and “Coalition.” In his lecture, Graham will discuss TV drama’s role in shaping political discourse and social justice.
He will emphasize the importance of diverse representation in media, particularly working-class voices, and explore the future of public service broadcasting in a changing cultural landscape. Anupama Chopra has stepped down as director of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) Mumbai Film Festival after helming it from 2015 to 2023.
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