Capital Flashcards
How many parts does Capital consist of?
Three
Who wrote the book that Capital was adapted from?
John Lanchester
Who wrote, directed and produced the show?
The series was written by Peter Bowker, directed by Euros Lyn and produced by Matt Strevens
When was the first episode aired?
24th November 2015 on BBC One
What road does capital take place on?
A fictional Pepys Road in South London
When was the original novel published and set?
Published in 2012, set in 2007-08
What does the drama explore?
The contemporary issues of the financial crisis, immigration, celebrity and property prices.
What is the drama about? If you had to explain the main premesis to someone
The action is centred on Pepys Road in South London. Previously just a ‘normal’ residential street, properties are now approaching £2m. Residents begin receiving anonymous postcards saying “We want what you have” which residents react to differently.
What is a ‘state of the nation’ drama?
A drama designed to capture the issues facing the country at the time it is written and produced
What happened to house prices due to the global financial crisis in 2007-8?
House prices soared with some properties almost doubling in price in five years. By September 2015, the average London house price was £531,000.
Traditionally working-class neighbourhoods in London suddenly had houses worth £1m+.
How is the title a pun?
As it is set in London, it is a critique of capitalism and the tension is ratcheted up with the ever-climbing capital created through the rising values of the houses.
What company produced Capital?
Kudos, an independent British film and television production company
What does Kudos specialise in?
TV series which can be sold or remade for the US market, making it typical of contemporary media institutions which operate globally rather than nationally.
How is Kudos horizontally integrated?
The parent company, Endemol Shine UK, own a range of TV production companies across different formats and genres.
Who has Kudos made programmes for?
BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Amazon and Netflix
What is horizontal integration?
system of consolidating many firms in the same business
Who commissioned Capital?
BBC
What is meant by ‘state of the nation’ drama?
Aims to reflect on the ways Britain had changed in recent years.
This is why Capital includes such a wide representation of people.