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QUESTION:
Discuss the contribution of a contemporary British television auteur to the creation of ideologically progressive and/or aesthetically innovative television drama. The auteur you write about does not necessarily have to be one of those covered in the auteurs section of the unit, although he or she should be an auteur who has been substantially discussed in the unit. It is likely that you will need to refer to the work of several auteurs in order to answer this question satisfactorily.

TOPIC:
Charlie Brooker €“ The Satirist

MARKING CRITERIA:

€¢ Quality of argument
€¢ Clarity, structure and focus
€¢ Research and/or use of appropriate sources
€¢ Presentation

TIPS:
€¢ Read widely in social history, sociology or any other relevant fields as well as television studies
€¢ Use journal articles and newspaper articles as well as books to access the most up-to-date research and commentary on your topic
€¢ Show that you are aware of traditions within British television drama, referring to a range of dramas.
€¢ Check your formatting before submission. For example, indent new paragraphs and do not insert line spaces between paragraphs; give full details in-text of programmes/dramas cited; use italics for book, film and television drama titles; separate and indent quotations of 40 words or above. If you are unsure about how to format an essay, check how it is done in any book or article.