Press Releases
Dr Michael Scott discovers more of Italy’s Invisible Cities: 4 Jan 9pm BBC One
Following the revelations uncovered in Rome’s Invisible City, classicist at the University of Warwick Dr Michael Scott and presenter Alexander Armstrong are set to hit the road again for three new adventures. This time, they’re travelling through three of Italy’s most fascinating cities – Naples, Venice and Florence – to bring a fresh perspective to 2,000 years of history.
The spectacle of TV explored in new book
From beautiful landscapes to Embarrassing Bodies a new book by a University of Warwick academic examines what makes us stop and stare at the TV.
Film studies ‘is a necessary part of life’ according to award-winning producer
The award-winning producer of the films City of God and The Constant Gardener, believes that the study of film is more than just an academic discipline. Donald Ranvaud made the comment after being conferred with an honorary doctorate during one of the University’s 2016 graduation ceremonies.
Mike Leigh interviewed at the University of Warwick after receiving an Honourary Doctor of Letters, "The future of British cinema is very bright"
Mike Leigh gave a podcast interview yesterday (14 July) at the University of Warwick immediately after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters. He believes, "The future of British cinema is very bright".
Pioneering British writer and director Mike Leigh discusses his career, some of the challenges he has faced, the future of the British Film industry and gives advice to fellow graduates of the University of Warwick.
Dennis Potter's ‘A Beast with Two Backs’, is back!
The University of Warwick and the University of Gloucestershire are working together to put on the first ever theatrical screening of playwright Dennis Potter’s ‘A Beast with Two Backs’ which is taking place in the Forest of Dean.
SMALL PEOPLE AND THE SMALL SCREEN The story of children’s television from 1946 to today
A major new exhibition on Children's Television will open at the Herbert Museum in Coventry later this year, with help from the University's Film & Television Department