Television is an art form
Academics talk of theatre as an art form, and also cinema - arty French films and all that, you know, the ones "New Men" were supposed to take sophisticated young graduate trainees to back in the 90s to try and get into their knickers. But - what of television? So dumbed down with it's daytime trash, talent shows, soaps and all the other stuff. That can't be an art form can it? You wouldn't think so, not by the supplements of the broadsheets. And whilst the lesser dailies and countless TV guides are without doubt a testament to its popularity, they are hardly known for their coverage of the art world. Yet to me - TV is everything. It's a unique and amazing snapshot of life over the last 50+ years, not only here, but in the US, and anywhere else we import shows from - which is not that many places to be honest. We've got one unique and complete snapshot of life that could tell you the history of life in the UK better than any book or teacher since 196...