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Popular Television Drama: Critical Perspectives
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Popular Television Drama: Critical Perspectives
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Jonathan Bignell
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Edited by Stephen Lacey
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Index by Susan Williams
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:240 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138 |
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Category/Genre | Television |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780719069338
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Classifications | Dewey:791.4575 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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Publication Date |
18 August 2005 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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
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