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Yorkshire on Screen: From Wuthering Heights to Sheffield's Grit
15 Feb
Summary
- New Wuthering Heights adaptation prompts film and TV exploration of Yorkshire.
- Jarvis Cocker discusses Ken Loach's Kes and Sheffield's Threads.
- Sally Wainwright's insightful dramas are also highlighted.
As a new adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights arrives in cinemas, a spotlight is being cast on Yorkshire's portrayal in film and television. This exploration delves into how "God's Own Country" has been a backdrop for compelling visual storytelling.
Key figures discuss their connections to the region. Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker shares his affection for Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes and reflects on Sheffield as the setting for the impactful TV drama Threads. Writer-director Clio Barnard, celebrated for films like The Arbor and Ali & Ava, explains her recurring inspiration drawn from Yorkshire.
Additionally, the extensive television work of writer Sally Wainwright is highlighted. Her insightful dramas, including At Home with the Braithwaites and Riot Women, have consistently been set in Yorkshire, solidifying the region's significance in television narratives.
