Back in 2001, the landscape of British teen dramas didn't continue much further than Byker Grove, Grange Hill and a relatively new soap called Hollyoaks.
Since then, we've had plenty of shows that focus on the lives of a group of youths, from Skins to Misfits to Made in Chelsea. But there was one show that arguably kickstarted the modern teen drama without getting the kudos it deserves, and that show was As If.
Last year marked the 10th anniversary since the series came to an end, and so Digital Spy decided to look back on the show and find out what happened to some of its main cast members.
As If launched on January 22, 2001 on Channel 4 in the midweek early evening slot, and was later repeated on Sunday afternoons on T4. From series two onwards, it stayed as a T4 staple, but maintained its young adult themes, running for...
Since then, we've had plenty of shows that focus on the lives of a group of youths, from Skins to Misfits to Made in Chelsea. But there was one show that arguably kickstarted the modern teen drama without getting the kudos it deserves, and that show was As If.
Last year marked the 10th anniversary since the series came to an end, and so Digital Spy decided to look back on the show and find out what happened to some of its main cast members.
As If launched on January 22, 2001 on Channel 4 in the midweek early evening slot, and was later repeated on Sunday afternoons on T4. From series two onwards, it stayed as a T4 staple, but maintained its young adult themes, running for...
- 1/22/2015
- Digital Spy
SAG-aftra has hired Connecticut labor lawyer Susan Nelson to be the new executive director of the New England Local. Nelson, who will be introduced to the membership at the Local’s annual meeting April 1, succeeds Tom Higgins. Nelson previously served as counsel to the Connecticut State Employees’ Association, Seiu Local 2001 in Hartford. New England Local Co-Presidents Paul Horn and Doug Bowen-Flynn said that her lack of entertainment experience won’t hinder her. “With her excellent communication skills, we believe she’ll be a ‘quick study’ as she learns more about our industry and local," Horn and Bowen-Flynn said in a message to area members. “Nelson will be a great fit for the challenges and opportunities we face here in New England." Nelson, who started the job Monday, will oversee a staff of six at the New England Local.
- 3/5/2013
- backstage.com
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