Popular Television Drama: Critical Perspectives

by Jonathan Bignell

'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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719069335
• ISBN13: 9780719069338
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 8.5"