TV writer Sir Phil Redmond said social media is the ‘big issue’ children are facing nowadays
Phil Redmond, creator of Hollyoaks, Grange Hill, and Brookside, argues that modern broadcasting lacks the courage to tackle difficult social issues head-on.
He believes that television producers have become too risk-averse, leading to sanitized and unrealistic portrayals of contemporary life, especially for young audiences. Redmond uses Grange Hill as an example, highlighting its success in tackling challenging topics like adolescent angst, abuse, and social inequality with realism and sensitivity.
He calls for a return to the spirit of the original Grange Hill, a show that offered solutions and community support within its gritty storylines.
Redmond's core message is that true storytelling requires authenticity and a willingness to address difficult realities, even if it means pushing boundaries and potentially upsetting regulators.
Phil Redmond, creator of Hollyoaks, Grange Hill, and Brookside, argues that modern broadcasting lacks the courage to tackle difficult social issues head-on. He believes that television producers have become too risk-averse, leading to sanitized and unrealistic portrayals of contemporary life, especially for young audiences. Redmond uses Grange Hill as an example, highlighting its success in tackling challenging topics like adolescent angst, abuse, and social inequality with realism and sensitivity. He calls for a return to the spirit of the original Grange Hill, a show that offered solutions and community support within its gritty storylines. Redmond's core message is that true storytelling requires authenticity and a willingness to address difficult realities, even if it means pushing boundaries and potentially upsetting regulators.
