Ken Loach

Different class: Why the return of Play for Today is good news for British television
TV

Different class: Why the return of Play for Today is good news for British television

Play for Today helped launch the careers of Ken Loach, Dennis Potter, Ray Winstone, Alison Steadman, June Brown and Kenneth Branagh. Now Channel 5 is bringing it back…

A short history of film, social realism and raw talent
Film

A short history of film, social realism and raw talent

In celebration of new film Lollipop, we look back on the times hard-hitting British films cast undiscovered actors and propelled them to stardom

Anora director Sean Baker on sweeping the Oscars and what his film has in common with Kes
Film

Anora director Sean Baker on sweeping the Oscars and what his film has in common with Kes

Sean Baker is flying the flag for physical media and independent film

The Old Oak: Director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty on changing the conversation and challenging cruelty
Exclusive

The Old Oak: Director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty on changing the conversation and challenging cruelty

As ‘I, Daniel Blake’ hits the stage, here’s why it’s needed more than ever
Theatre

As ‘I, Daniel Blake’ hits the stage, here’s why it’s needed more than ever

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Has Ken Loach just changed the government’s mind with I, Daniel Blake?
Film

Has Ken Loach just changed the government’s mind with I, Daniel Blake?

Ken Loach: “Housing in this country is a disaster”
Film

Ken Loach: “Housing in this country is a disaster”