What is Scene?
Q: What is Scene?
A: Scene is a British television anthology drama/documentary series made by the BBC for teenagers.
Q: Who were the playwrights involved in Scene?
A: The playwrights involved in Scene included Willy Russell, Fay Weldon, Tom Stoppard, Alan Plater, Al Hunter Ashton.
Q: When did Scene run?
A: Scene ran from 1968 to 2002.
Q: What was the purpose of Scene?
A: Scene was a series of 30 minute dramas and documentaries suitable for showing to teenage schoolchildren as part of the English and Humanities curriculum. It was thought that the dramas shown would stimulate discussion in the classroom about contemporary issues relevant to teenagers.
Q: What were some of the topics covered in Scene?
A: Some of the topics covered in Scene included race, drugs, sex, and disability.
Q: What was the critical reaction to Scene?
A: The critical reaction to Scene was positive with praise for the high production standards.
Q: Did any actors from Scene become successful?
A: Yes, some of the actors featured in Scene became successful, including Jemima Rooper, Sarah Jane Potts, Jack Deam, Lucy Davis, Adrian Lester, Sean Maguire, and Peter Howitt.
