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It personally annoys me when people make generalised statements like this. I agree that not ALL children's dramas these days are worth writing home about, but if you were to watch the most recent series of Tracy Beaker Returns (to use one example) I think you'd find it was definitely full of good, strong and intelligent storylines. It can also be quite hard hitting at times and isn't afraid to tackle issues. Sure, there are lots of dramas and comedies that aren't up to the same level, but that's always been the case and they'll be quickly forgotten.
It's too easy to criticise modern children's TV when you have a much better knowledge of "classic" children's output.
Back on topic, I absolutely loved this weekend's output on CITV. I don't think it would work regularly, but as an annual 'event' I think there's definitely scope to do the same again.
Also you have to consider the reduced age range in kids tv these days. We dont have Dramarama but we do have the likes of Hollyoaks which highlight similar issues. older children use other outlets for drama these days.
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Good, strong, intelligent storylines for the dramas,
something that modern children's TV just doesn't have.
Even some programmes for grown-ups isn't as good.
It personally annoys me when people make generalised statements like this. I agree that not ALL children's dramas these days are worth writing home about, but if you were to watch the most recent series of Tracy Beaker Returns (to use one example) I think you'd find it was definitely full of good, strong and intelligent storylines. It can also be quite hard hitting at times and isn't afraid to tackle issues. Sure, there are lots of dramas and comedies that aren't up to the same level, but that's always been the case and they'll be quickly forgotten.
It's too easy to criticise modern children's TV when you have a much better knowledge of "classic" children's output.
Back on topic, I absolutely loved this weekend's output on CITV. I don't think it would work regularly, but as an annual 'event' I think there's definitely scope to do the same again.
Also you have to consider the reduced age range in kids tv these days. We dont have Dramarama but we do have the likes of Hollyoaks which highlight similar issues. older children use other outlets for drama these days.