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Popular Television Drama: Critical Perspectives

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Popular Television Drama: Critical Perspectives
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jonathan Bignell
Edited by Stephen Lacey
Index by Susan Williams
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreTelevision
ISBN/Barcode 9780719069338
ClassificationsDewey:791.4575
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 18 August 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Popular television drama: critical perspectives is a collection of essays examining landmark programmes of the last forty years, from Doctor Who to The Office, and from The Demon Headmaster to Queer As Folk. Contributions from prominent academics focus on the full range of popular genres, from sitcoms to science fiction, gothic horror and children's drama, and challenge received wisdom by reconsidering how British television drama can be analysed. Each section is preceded by an introduction in which the editors discuss how the essays address existing problems in the field and also suggest new directions for study. The book is split into three sections, addressing the enduring appeal of popular genres, the notion of 'quality' in television drama, and analysing a range of programmes past and present. Popular television drama: critical perspectives will be of interest to students and researchers in many academic disciplines that study television drama. Its breadth and focus on popular programmes will also appeal to those interested in the shows themselves.

Author Biography

Jonathan Bignell is Reader in Television and Film in the Department of Film, Theatre and Television at the University of Reading Stephen Lacey is Principal Lecturer in the Department of Contemporary Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University