Working in continuing drama: Coronation Street and Emmerdale
The four panellists, who are all in the early stages of their careers, discussed their jobs at two of the country’s premier soaps.
Joseph Hart switches between the roles of second and third assistant director (AD) on Emmerdale. “ADs are logistical, organisational roles, but the third AD does have a creative outlet – it’s really good fun,” he explained. “A third AD is based on the floor… and does the background action. You tell the extras when and where to go.”