Why do we have stag and hen dos | BBC Ideas
A short documentary about the history of stag and hen nights.
Produced by Chocolate Films Glasgow for BBC Ideas
Produced by Chocolate Films Glasgow for BBC Ideas
Celebrating big nights out on the BBC
BBC Ideas is an exciting short-form digital video project from the BBC. The films are thought-provoking and aim to challenge and inform the audience, while presenting ideas in a digital-friendly and accessible way. Chocolate Films pitched and won the production of a short film about stag dos and hen parties.
Shot on a night out in Glasgow
When you think about it, stag dos and hen parties are pretty weird – full of crazy fancy dress, and mad games. So why do we have them? The tradition was first recorded in Ancient Greece. By all accounts they remained relatively tame affairs until the ‘60s and the sexual revolution. What is the psychology behind stag dos and hen parties, why have they endured for so long and how did they evolve? Find out in this film by the Chocolate Films Glasgow team.
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At Chocolate Films we work with many clients to communicate knowledge and ideas. From The Royal Society to The Royal College of Art, our films have covered science, art history, medical research, sociology and much much more. Find out more about our educational video production.
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The team was incredibly easy to work with, professional, organised, and attentive throughout the process. A special mention goes to Morgan, who was outstanding. She was highly attentive, communicative, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that we felt supported at every stage.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chocolate Films to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality streaming and production partner.
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We worked on a health awareness campaign and we were pleased with the outcome as well as the experience. And we look forward to collaborating with them on more upcoming campaigns.
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and annual Awards. Mary, Lucia and the team did a fantastic job at capturing the look, feel and emotions tied to the events and we were really pleased at how they turned out. They held a number of briefing calls and kept us updated of their progress throughout! Looking forward to working with the team again!
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