The F-Word stage blog: July 2020
The F-Word’s round-up of what’s happening in the world of comedy and theatre this month
BBC
Normal people: there is a piece of all of us in here
Iona Westlake is deeply moved by the TV adaption of Sally Rooney’s novel
A decade of the female gaze: TV edition
Alessia Galatini rounds up the feminist binge-worthy shows of the last ten years
It’s not “alleged” if there’s no allegation
Noticing that "alleged" crops up in news stories where it makes no sense at all, D H Kelly argues that this habit among journalists is harmful to rape survivors
Dickensian fails to meet great expectations on female characterisation
D H Kelly watches a BBC drama set within Charles Dickens' novels, finding a selection of uncomplicatedly likeable young women, whose journeys to old age lack the development allowed for the men of the stories
Bored of boardroom sexism
Another year, another display of the sexist tropes that hinder women in The Apprentice; Megan Stodel attempts to produce an assertive riposte but may end up just being feisty
Women unlocking change
Recently released on DVD, 2003 BBC drama The Key follows three generations of female activists in Glasgow. Nick Beard takes a look, finding it as relevant as ever in the current political climate
Permission to kiss: consent is simple
D H Kelly examines a recent BBC Article entitled, "Should you ask someone's permission to kiss them?" and argues that a greater emphasis on full consent makes sex much simpler, as well as safer
New feature: in anticipation of The Day of the Doctor…
TV editor Holly Combe introduces Chella Quint's feature about her journey to becoming a Whovian
Who us?
Feminist fans celebrate 50 years of Doctor Who in this group piece wrangled by Whovian and F-Word Comedy Section Editor Chella Quint
New review: India: A Dangerous Place to Be a Woman
The BBC's recent India: A Dangerous Place to Be a Woman documentary follows a familiar pattern when it comes to Western reporting on violence against women in India says Asiya Islam
India’s Western problem
The BBC's recent India: A Dangerous Place to Be a Woman documentary follows a familiar pattern when it comes to Western reporting on violence against women in India says Asiya Islam
New review: Clara who?
TV editor Holly Combe introduces Lucy Pegg's consideration of Clara Oswin/Oswald, the latest companion on Doctor Who
Clara who?
Lucy Pegg explores whether Clara looks set to follow a similar traditional trajectory to other companions on Steven Moffat's Doctor Who. Will she fulfil the role of "strong character, female" Hope Dinsdale highlighted when she wrote about women on the programme back in 2011?
‘Help! False Rape’
A guest post by Jennifer James about BBC Newsbeat's counter-productive take on a story about women not being believed when they report rape
Delia gets her day
In January Ruth Rosselson attended a series of events held to celebrate the work of electronic composer and Radiophonic Workshopper Delia Derbyshire. She shares her experience of the Delia Derbyshire Day here
