Paranoid Visions: Spies, Conspiracies and the Secret State in British Television Drama

by Joseph Oldham

Book Overview

Paranoid visions explores the history of the spy and conspiracy genres on British television, from 1960s Cold War series through 1980s conspiracy dramas to contemporary 'war on terror' thrillers. The dramas analysed include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Edge of Darkness, A Very British Coup and Spooks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526152533
• ISBN13: 9781526152534
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"