“Education should be arming our kids with the critical skills to use, evaluate and extend the uses and outputs of generative AI in an ethical way. Not be forced to try them out behind closed doors.” ⁦Tama Leaver (on hiatus)⁩ #ChildRights #ChatGPT tamaleaver.net/2023/02/01/ban…

GPTKit(dot)ai is a brilliant tool to detect if a text is generated by ChatGPT or written by a human. Especially useful for teachers/educators:

Fascinating talk applying a critical cultural-transfer lens for children’s television, and where it does *not* transfer, by @Sesamescholar. Many important lessons here. Looking forward to reading more in her new book: “Sesame Street: A Transnational History” #kidsTV #kidsmedia

British humour proves popular with Danish TV audiences 🇬🇧🇩🇰 A King's CMCI study found 16-34 year-olds in Denmark enjoy watching Brits on the box, streaming the likes of 8 Out of 10 Cats, Quite Interesting & Would I Lie To You? 📺 Read more ⬇ kcl.ac.uk/news/young-dan… King's Arts & Humanities Jeanette Steemers

For 🇳🇱 folk: Ben je tussen de 16 en 34 jaar? We willen weten waar jongeren in Nederland graag naar kijken en wat ze van Britse films en series vinden. Deze King's College London enquête is anoniem en duurt ongeveer 15 minuten. Bedankt voor je deelname! qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_4H…

Our Netherlands survey is out 🇳🇱! Please share with anyone living in the Netherlands - they may be non-Dutch nationals, or with a minority background, living there for min 5 years. Thank you / Bedankt! 🙏

Ben je tussen de 16 en 34 jaar? We willen weten waar jongeren in Nederland graag naar kijken en wat ze van Britse films en series vinden. Deze King's College London enquête is anoniem en duurt ongeveer 15 minuten. Bedankt voor je deelname!  qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_4H…

For those in 🇳🇱! Ben je tussen de 16 en 34 jaar? We willen weten waar jongeren in Nederland graag naar kijken en wat ze van Britse films en series vinden. Deze King's College London enquête is anoniem en duurt ongeveer 10-12 min. Bedankt voor je deelname!  qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_4H…

Happy publication day! Our Netherlands Interim Report is out 📽️📺 Esser, A., Hilborn, M., & Steemers, J. (2024). "Screen Encounters with Britain - Interim Report Netherlands: What do young Europeans make of Britain and its digital screen culture?" kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles…

Why are UK-made television shows SO popular amongst young Europeans?! New research from King's Arts & Humanities reveals it's all down to the ‘unique’ and ‘ironic’ British sense of humour. 😉 #KingsQs⬇️🧵

‘Humour’ was the word most associated with UK television shows and films when 16–34-year-olds in Denmark, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were asked to describe them in a few words.

The UK’s sense of humour was seen as better than that of America, even though US content was the most watched across all four countries. Authors noted that “many described American humour as ‘simplistic’ ‘less subtle,’ & less ‘intelligent’ than British humour.”

How are people discovering UK television shows? Humour-driven social media posts are now key for spreading the word and aiding discovery of British shows. User-created memes about the shows generate a buzz that get people to watch.

Prof. Andrea Esser: “The idea that humour doesn't travel well due to cultural differences doesn't hold true for many young audiences. Young viewers, spurred on by social media, crave humour & increasingly watch with the original English-language soundtrack to ‘get the joke’."

What UK shows are benefitting from these social media posts? The research showed 16-19-year-olds, are drawn to niche shows like Northern Ireland sitcom Derry Girls, and mockumentary Cunk on Earth through memes shared on social media.

Prof. Andrea Esser: “young Europeans enjoy a wide range from comedy dramas such as Sex Education, Fleabag, Skins, and After Life, sitcoms like Derry Girls, and mockumentaries such as Cunk on Earth, as well as stand-up and classics like Monty Python and Mr. Bean.”

The popularity of British films even influences UK tourism Prof. Jeanette Steemers: “‘classics’ such as Sherlock & Harry Potter, as well as youth-oriented series on streaming platforms increase the desire to visit the UK, including specific locations & film settings.”

Read more about the research here⬇️ kcl.ac.uk/news/british-s…

British sense of humour draws young Europeans to UK shows and films broadbandtvnews.com/2025/02/18/bri…