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Getting to the heart of the matter

When cameras move in to film a television drama, what repercussions can it have on a geographical area?

Dr Tom Mordue, Assistant Dean (Research) º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Business School, will discuss his research which focuses on Goathland in North Yorkshire, the filming location for hugely successful television drama Heartbeat, in a presentation. Culture - The Making of Heartbeat Country can be heard from 1.00pm to 2.00pm on Wednesday 4 February in room CL2.07, Second Floor, Clarendon Building, off Southfield Road.

Free event This free event is open to the public, but places must be booked by contacting Janice Webster on j.webster@tees.ac.uk.

In his talk Dr Mordue will look at how popular culture and the fictional town of Aidensfield, the setting for Heartbeat, has given Goathland a second identity.

He also examines the often strained relationship which can develop between residents of a rural area and the huge influx of television viewers eager to visit where a programme is filmed.

Dr Mordue will also look at citizenship, class issues and the conflicts between tradition, represented by rural heritage and contemporary culture, represented by television entertainment.

He said: ‘It’s an examination of the impact globalisation has on the village and the main economy. In a sense, Goathland has become a permanent reality show. That said, this is not just about Goathland. It’s about global issues which affects all of us and our everyday lives.’

Dr Mordue’s talk is part of our Culture on Campus series of events.

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