Sophie Sleigh-Johnson

Sophie Sleigh-Johnson, a Southend-on-Sea based writer and lecturer at Goldsmiths College, dives into the esoteric intertwining of British sitcoms and folklore. She discusses how seaside towns inspire humor and nostalgia while exploring the peculiar nature of time in television. The conversation highlights the impact of high-definition media on our emotional experiences and critiques the formulaic nature of modern sitcoms. Sophie also touches on the challenges faced by creative individuals in today's media landscape and previews an upcoming event connecting myth and fiction.