Popular Television Drama
| Author | : Jonathan Bignell |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 2005-10-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0719069335 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780719069338 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (338 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Popular Television Drama by : Jonathan Bignell
Download or read book Popular Television Drama written by Jonathan Bignell and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays examines landmark British television programs 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 reconsider how British television drama can be analyzed. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in many academic disciplines that study television drama.