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- 2011
- 1 Season
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7.2 (747)
Campus is a British television sitcom that was first broadcast on Channel 4 in 2009. The series revolves around the lives of staff and students at the fictional University of Kirke, a second-rate English university renowned for its lack of academic prowess. The show features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Andy Nyman as the uptight Vice Chancellor, Joseph Millson as the charismatic and sleazy Head of Marketing, Sara Pascoe as the sardonic feminist lecturer, Will Adamsdale as the perennially single lecturer, Dolly Wells as the ditzy student liaison officer, Lisa Jackson as the aggressive HR manager, Jonathan Bailey as the arrogant and manipulative student union president, and Katherine Ryan as the abrasive Canadian lecturer.
The first season of the show opens with the arrival of new Vice Chancellor, Jonty de Wolfe, who is determined to turn Kirke into a world-class university. However, he faces a number of challenges from the outset, including a bumbling and unprofessional staff, apathetic students, and a series of scandals and mishaps that threaten to derail his plans.
Over the course of the season, viewers are treated to a raucous and irreverent look at university life, as the various characters navigate their way through a series of hilarious and often absurd situations. From a student protest that turns into a riot, to a talent show that descends into chaos, to a staff away day that ends with everyone getting drunk and revealing their deepest, darkest secrets, there is never a dull moment at the University of Kirke.
In addition to its comedic value, Campus also addresses a number of serious issues facing universities today, including the pressure to maintain high rankings, the increasing corporatization of academic institutions, the precarious position of casualised staff, and the challenges faced by women and minorities in academia.
Overall, Campus is a witty and engaging show that offers a unique perspective on the world of higher education. With its excellent ensemble cast, sharp writing, and irreverent tone, it is sure to appeal to anyone who has ever attended or worked at a university, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
