Television: styles and genres Books

Book SynopsisScreen Style celebrates the beautiful, stylish and often covetable outfits and costumes featured in 50 iconic and diverse series of the small screen: from Mad Men to Call My Agent, Bridgerton to Empire.By organising the series into genres - Comedy, Coming of Age, Crime, Historical, Retro, Contemporary - the author shows how designers take different approaches when manipulating the latent power of dress to create convincing characters and enhance the experience of the viewer. She reveals how the characters themselves can become role models for what to wear, transforming actors into fashion influencers.The book is beautifully illustrated with over 250 screen stills, each accompanied by an extended caption, further demonstrating how TV series have helped to set the standard for fashion on and off screen.

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Book Synopsis Everything you need to know about Britain''s longest-running and most popular soap is found here in this impressive book. Celebrating 60 years since the show''s creation, this book is an exhaustive, compelling and entertaining history packed full of features and rare imagery. It takes you through every year in a unique timeline that highlights key plot lines, signficant production events, together with an impressive amount of photography. You''ll discover features on characters, famous actors, royal visits, births, deaths, marriages and murders, together with interviews with key actors, producers and production staff. There are even QR codes so you can not only read about iconic scenes, but view them as well.A special section on the show''s creator Tony Warren, shows how the programme evolved from page to screen and is illustrated with rare imagery and artefacts from his own archive. There are even special gatefold pages that open out showing how the set has dev

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Book SynopsisWe all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series The Repair Shop are dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie in their monetary value, but in the memories they hold and the stories they tell.In this fascinating book, you'll step inside The Repair Shop's Workshop of Dreams to explore some of the most moving family stories from the hit BBC series. From a glamorous sequinned dress that belonged to a popular travelling circus performer to a pump organ that was brought from Jamaica by a member of the Windrush generation, each family item is brought vividly to life - and lovingly restored by the team of Repair Shop experts who also contribute to these expanded stories. With a foreword by Jay Blades, Tales from the Workshop of Dreams is a heartfelt love letter to our collective past, and a fascinating slice of social history.This book features items fixed by Repair Shop experts Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, Lucia Scalisi, Suzie Fletcher, Kirsten Ramsay, Dominic Chinea, Brenton West, Tim Gunn, Sara Dennis, Chris Shaw, Matt Nickels, Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell. With great care and attention to detail, the Repair Shop team resurrect priceless pieces of family history and breathe new life into the stories they hold.Trade ReviewThe Repair Shop is here to save us all. A perfect show. -- Richard OsmanFar and away the best programme on British television. -- Stephen Fry

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Book SynopsisAs Westeros returns to our screens, relive all eight seasons of Game of Thrones with the ONLY official tie-in guide to the biggest TV series in the worldTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE OBSESSED WITH HOUSE OF THE DRAGON__________Delve deeper into Westeros than ever before . . .Covering all eight seasons of the hit HBO show, this remarkable volume offers a unique and exciting visual exploration into the incredible world of Game of Thrones. In two parts, the book follows the story of the South, where kings and queens battle for the Iron Throne, and of the North, where the White Walkers and their army of the dead gather. Fully illustrated with stunning photography, infographics, timelines and insightful essays, this is the essential guide for any Game of Thrones fan. Find out more about your favourite characters with in-depth biographies Read explanatiTrade ReviewThis lavishly illustrated volume celebrates all eight seasons of the cultural phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. It has everything a fan could want * Woman & Home *An exciting exploration into the incredible world of Game of Thrones, this official companion guide covers all eight seasons. The history of the Snows and the Starks, locations, characters, battles - it's all here in glorious technicolour! * My Weekly *Packed with gorgeous illustrations and insightful essays on the fascinating characters and complex storylines that made the show such a phenomenon. It's a collector's dream * Irish News *A collectors dream * Talktalk, Best Christmas Books *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dazzling. … Will delight any reader. … Fans of The Office will enjoy Welcome to Dunder Mifflin.” — New York Times Book Review, "Best Books to Give This Season" “This definitive oral history…is as sharp and well crafted as the comedy that inspired it. … A true insider’s guide filled with sweet surprises for fans and the brainy charm to make new ones.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Fascinating. … The ultimate behind-the-scenes account.” — Washington Post “A must for fans of The Office. With a foreword by Greg Daniels and interviews with cast members, behind-the-scenes photos and more, it’ll put you right back in Scranton, Pennsylvania.” — CNN.com “The definitive history of The Office. … Spills all of the tea on NBC's iconic sitcom. … The perfect gift for your cousin who is currently on their fifth rewatch.” — E! Online, Top Books to Read This Month "Any Office stan worth their salt needs a copy." — Bon Appétit “The definitive history of the landmark TV show, based on hundreds of hours of interviews with the cast and creators who share their favorite stories and untold secrets, complete with behind-the-scenes photographs.” — USA Today “Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the beloved show.” — People "A pretty package, large and wide, full of production art; it’s solace that a sitcom about a paper company generated a warm printed artifact on nice paper. Like the show itself, there are also recollections here so tender, I felt myself tearing up, and rejected plots so ridiculous, I convulsed with belly laughs. Of these TV oral histories, it’s also the smartest on how actual creative choices play out." — Chicago Tribune

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Book SynopsisIn 1966 a coal slag heap collapsed on a school in south Wales, killing 144 people, most of them children. Poet Owen Sheers has given voice to those who still live in Aberfan, the pit village in which tragedy struck, and uses their collective memories to create a striking work of poetic power. This is a portrait not just of what happened, but also of what was lost. What was Aberfan like in 1966? What were the interests of the people, the social life, the sporting obsessions, the bands of the day? What was the deeper history of the place? Why had it become the mining village it was, and what had it been before the discovery of coal under its soil? Perhaps most significantly: what is Aberfan like today? The Green Hollow is a historical story with a deeply urgent contemporary resonance; a story of what can happen when a community is run by a corporation. It is also a story known along generational rather than geographic borders. Based on the BBC One production,

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Book SynopsisLet your lobster know how much they mean to you with this officially licensed, charming DIY gift book, inspired by Friends. Whether you and your other half are a Ross and Rachel or more of a Chandler and Monica, show your SO how much they mean to you with dozens of sweet, silly, and endearing expressions of love inspired by Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe. Once completed, this book becomes a personalized gift for your loved one to cherish for years to come. Also features full-color photography from the show throughout.  

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the nerdiest friend group with this ultimate fan guide packed with trivia, facts, and memories from all twelve seasons of The Big Bang Theory. With more than 100 inventive lists, charts, and timelines, The Big Bang Theory Book of Lists offers fans a creative way of looking at and celebrating the iconic and beloved early 2000s sitcom. Revisit some of your favorite moments, pairings, cameos, and geeky references (or test your super-fan knowledge) with these fun groupings exploring the variables of life in apartment 4A.Lists include: Timelines of all the characters, their romantic partnerships, vows, and weddings   Analysis of Sheldon's Public Restroom Kit All of Penny’s Relationship Advice Pictorial Records for Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy, and Bernadette Record of all of the guests (cameos) in the apartment Diagram of The Universe of All Women Everything that's in Bernadette's Grab Bag A break-down of all of Sheldon's geeky shirts and their references And more!Illustrated with full-color photographs and visuals from the show throughout, The Big Bang Theory Book of Lists is an officially licensed, must-have collector's item for the ultimate fan.THE BIG BANG THEORY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22) 

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in Julian Fellowes' multi-award-winning drama. The full scripts of Series Two include previously unseen dialogue and drama.Downton Abbey has become a national phenomenon and the most successful British drama of our time. Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes, the two series have delighted viewers and reviewers alike with stellar performances, ravishing sets and costumes and a gripping plot.The second series of Downton Abbey opens in 1916 as the First World War rages across Europe. The Crawley family and their servants play their part on the front line and the home front, their lives intensified by the strain of war. Julian Fellowes succeeds in not only riveting his audience with cleverly woven storylines of love, loss and betrayal but also in delivering a social commentary of British life.The Series 2 scripts give readers the opportunity to read the work in more detail and study the characters, pace and themes in depth. With an introduction and commentary from Julian Fellowes, this is an invaluable insight into how he researched and crafted the world of Downton Abbey.Trade Review‘Downton Abbey is what television should be.’ Simon Heffer, Telegraph ‘The sets and costumes are ravishing, the attention to detail painstaking and the performances are brilliant. But above all, it's a cracking story.’ The Times ‘A sumptuous, accomplished piece of television’ Guardian ‘Sundays won't be the same without Downton: In an age of patronising, tacky television, Downton Abbey was a true British gem.’ Max Hastings, Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisCamp TV of the 1960s offers a comprehensive understanding of all of the many forms camp TV took during that critical decade. In reevaluating the history of camp on television, the authors reconsider the infantilized conceptualization of sixties television, which has generally been characterized as the creative and cultural ebb between the 1950s Golden Age of television and the networks'' shift to relevance in the early 1970s. Encompassing contributions from a broad range of media and television scholars that (re)consider programs like Batman, The Monkees, The Addams Family, Bewitched, F Troop, The Beverly Hillbillies, and Rowan & Martin''s Laugh-In, chapters closely examine beloved 1960s American prime-time programs that drew significantly on aspects of camp, many of which were widely syndicated and left continuing imprints on popular culture. Other chapters consider key TV precursors from the early sixties; British camp television programs such as The Avengers; the use of musical codeTable of ContentsIntroduction: Camp(ing) in the 1960s Chapter One: Gilligan and Captain Kirk Have More in Common Than You Think: 1960s Camp TV as an Alternative Genealogy for Cult Television Section I: Laying the (Camp)Groundwork Chapter Two: Fractured Flickers (1963-64), Camp, and Cinema's Ab/usable Past Chapter Three: Wearing French Cuffs to a Gunfight: Camp and Violence in Hanna-Barbera's Snagglepuss (1961) Section II: Camp TV's Tentpoles Chapter Four: They're Creepy and They're Campy: Camping the American Family on 1960s Horror Television Chapter Five: Spellcasting Camp: Bewitched (1964-72) Chapter Six: How the West Was Fun: F Troop (1965-67) and the American Frontier Chapter Seven: "Holy Fruit Salad, Batman!": Unmasking Queer Conceits of ABC's Late-1960s Branding Chapter Eight: "We're Being Passed off as Something We Aren't": Authenticity vs. Camp on The Monkees (1966-68) Chapter Nine: Straight Male Spies, Queer Camp Vistas: The Evolution of Non-Normative Masculinities in The Avengers (1961-69) and 1960s British Spy-fi TV Section III: Other Camp(TV)sites Chapter Ten: Can TV Music Be Camp? Notes from the 1960s Chapter Eleven: Flipper's (1964-67) Dark Camp Chapter Twelve: Camp TV, The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-71), and Flip Wilson's (1970-74) Geraldine Jones: Negativity, Trans Gender Queer, and the Comedy of Manners Chapter Thirteen: "Far Right, Far Left and Far Out": Mainstreaming Camp on American Television Afterword: Questions of Taste and Pre-cult/Post-cult Index

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Book Synopsis''A wonderfully original take on a Rock and Roll autobiography'' Paul McCartney''An inimitable Rock ''n'' Roll life told as boldly as it was lived'' Bruce SpringsteenWhat story begins in a bedroom in suburban New Jersey in the early ''60s, unfolds on some of the country''s largest stages, and then ranges across the globe, demonstrating over and over again how Rock and Roll has the power to change the world for the better? This story.The first true heartbeat of UNREQUITED INFATUATIONS is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll. Groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones created new ideas of community, creative risk, and principled rebellion. They changed him forever. While still a teenager, he met Bruce Springsteen, a like-minded outcast/true believer who became one of his most important friends and bandmates. As Miami Steve, Van Zandt anchored the E Street BanTrade ReviewUnrequited Infatuations is a wonderfully original take on a Rock and Roll autobiography -- PAUL MCCARTNEYAn inimitable Rock 'n' Roll life told as boldly as it was lived. From the stages of the biggest stadiums in the world to the politically roiling provinces of South Africa, my good friend pursued his Rock 'n' Roll vision with a commitment few have displayed. A must read for E Street Band fans and Rock fans the world over. In this book Little Steven LETS IT ROCK! -- BRUCE SPRINGSTEENIn the New Jersey state of mind somewhere between Bruce Springsteen Stadium and The Bon Jovi Arena is a little known street called Little Steven Boulevard with hundreds of endless souvenir shops, gift stores all associated with Little Steven the Consigliere, all top level stuff, the gangster memorabilia, Little Steven wallets and handbags, bandanas and head scarfs, Little Steven glassware and coffee mugs, Little Steven flags, key chains, stickers and patches, pens and guitar picks, cardboard stand-up cut outs of Little Steven, jigsaw puzzles and buttons. You can spend a fortune on the street, listen to every song he ever played on and watch every television show that he's made, visit the underground garage and also enroll in the Little Stevie's underground college. It's all there, a lot of copies of this book as well. And just like one of Stevie's favorite songs, this book keeps you hanging on and checks all the boxes (check out the one on page 145 - it's hilarious and there's hundreds of others). This indeed is a cautionary tale filled with outrageous humor, worldly wisdom and an uncanny sense of daring. No doubt about it, Stevie proves it time and time again he's the man to know. -- BOB DYLANWhat a wonderful, witty, incisive, moving, authentic, and beautifully written memoir. Stevie Van Zandt's Unrequited Infatuations is a heartfelt and soulful tour though Rock 'n' Roll history, politics, and pop culture from the vantage point of a rare talent and singular American life. I loved every page -- HARLAN COBENA glorious trip into the mind of a true Rock and roll Renaissance Man. Stevie's autobiography digs beneath the surface of his music, evolving into something extraordinarily rich and complex. It's part Rock 'n' Roll history lesson, part political thriller, part revelatory dive into the brotherhood of a band. And so much more. What's most impressive is Stevie's self-deprecating honesty. He has the courage to write about his failures, alongside tales of his enormous success. The stories are also wildly entertaining, hilarious and emotionally devastating. One of the best Rock 'n' Roll books ever written. It belongs on a shelf between Bob Dylan's Chronicles and Gerri Hershey's Nowhere To Run. A masterpiece -- CHRIS COLUMBUSSteven and I grew up in the same town, two miles apart - unless you count the fact that creatively, he was on another planet. Beneath the bandana is the beautiful mind of a polymath: singer, songwriter, actor, activist, arranger, thinker and creator. There is sex, there are drugs, and thank the Lord - there is rock and roll. Names are named. Mistakes are made. Fights are (mostly) forgiven. And lightning strikes more than once. This is the beautifully told story of a great American life, and I dreaded the arrival of the final page -- BRIAN WILLIAMSI was expecting a great music book with a bit more depth than most. What I got was the Tao Te Ching of Rock biographies! Only it's Lao Tzu with a fabulous sense of humor! This adventure is metaphysically amazing -- MICHAEL DES BARRESUnrequited Infatuations is as musical, soulful, funny, adventurous, inspiring, and real as the man who wrote it, the one and only Stevie Van Zandt -- JOHN LANDAUA pleasure for music fans and one of the best entertainment memoirs in recent years * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *5* Unrequited Infatuations packs in some beautifully written set-pieces, but it is also funny, deeply ruminative and frank . . . By the end you feel you've perused ten fascinating lives, not one * MOJO *

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Book SynopsisBritish science fiction television of the 1970s and 1980s is full of Machiavellian protagonists and fatalistic endings. It presents a complex world of moral and ethical dilemmas, appropriate to the emerging political landscape of Thatcherite Britain. This book analyses the science fiction series of the period ? including Blake?s 7, Doctor Who and Sapphire & Steel ? alongside Britain?s transition from social-democracy to neoliberal economics and the premiership of Margaret Thatcher. It examines the abrupt shifts in themes and tone that these series often exhibit compared to their predecessors, highlighting comparisons to the similarly abrupt change in Britain?s political landscape.

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Book SynopsisA seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland.'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year. An invitation to anyone who picks up the book to join us on a crazy camper van exploration over 12 glorious, whisky fuelled months. Mountains, battles, famous (and infamous) Scots, the alarming competitiveness of Men in Kilts, clans, feuds, flora, fauna, with a healthy sprinkling of embarrassing personal reminiscences thrown in. Much is explored, all is shared. It is a camper van cornucopia of all things Alba'.From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam & Graham guide readers through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two chalk-and-cheese friends can.As entertaining as it is practical, The Clanlands Almanac is a light-hearted education in Scottish history and culture, told through the eyes of two passionate Scotsmen. The perfect escapist guide, The Clanlands Almanac is intended as a starting point for your own Scottish discoveries.

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Book SynopsisThe Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it's a seemingly effortless comedy, with relatable characters tackling real-life issues, offering a kind of visual comfort food to its millions of dedicated fans. But the behind-the-scenes journey of the show from a failed pilot to a global sensation is a fascinating story that even the most die-hard fans don't know in its entirety.The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series is a riveting, entertaining look at the sitcom sensation, with the blessing and participation of co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, executive producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, as well as Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, and more. Glamour senior editor Jessica Radloff, who has written over 150 articles on the series (and even had a cameo in the finale!), gives readers an all-access pass to its intrepid producing and writing team and beloved cast. It's a story of on-and-off screen romance told in hilarious and emotional detail, of casting choices that nearly changed everything (which even some of the actors didn't know until now), of cast members bravely powering through personal tragedies, and when it came time to announce the 12th season would be its last, the complicated reasons why it was more difficult than anyone ever led on. Through hundreds of hours of interviews with the sitcom's major players, Radloff dives into all this and much more. The book is the ultimate celebration of this once-in-a-generation show and a must-have for all fans.AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY GLAMOUR"Talking with Jessica, I realized how easy it had been for me to kind of put all 12 years of my time on Big Bang Theory under one general umbrella, as it were. The questions she asked and the information she'd reveal to me from someone else she'd interviewed forced me into a frame of mind where each season - and sometimes each episode - became it's own, separate entity again. . . Frankly, it turned into a version of therapy I hadn't realized I'd needed and couldn't have known how much I'd enjoy." -Jim Parsons

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Book SynopsisForget fast fashion and cheap trends - Serena Baker is here to help you craft the sustainable wardrobe of your dreams!In 2021, Serena Baker became the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of The Great British Sewing Bee. She thrilled the judges with her incredible attention to detail and wowed viewers with her distinctive 'refashioning projects', putting sustainability at the heart of her creations. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know the ropes but fancy trying something a little different, Serena will take you on a journey to reinvent your wardrobe.In Serena Sews, you'll learn how to:- master must-have skills - from zip insertion to pressing perfection - to boost your sewing confidence and give your garments a professional finish- work with basic pattern blocks to adapt and rework as you build your repertoire- 'refashion' existing items like an oversized shirt into a summer dress, or an old pair of jeans into a cute crop top- save money and work sustainably by choosing pre-loved garments and fabrics for your projectsSerena Sews breathes fresh life into the craft of sewing to make one-off, versatile, long-lasting items to cherish. The magic of this approach makes Serena Sews a book to come back to again and again. It's brimming full of sewing happiness - for you, your friends and family, and the planet.Trade Review‘Really, really talented sewers . . . have fairy dust they throw over the garment and it doesnt look like it has been touched by a human hand.’ -- Esme Young

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Book SynopsisWhere are the friends? Are they hiding in Monica’s apartment? Drinking coffee at Central Perk? Maybe at the beach house? Find all your favorite friends in fifteen unique settings—plus additional items and accessories—within this original and officially licensed search-and-find activity book. Search for the beloved cast of Friends in more than a dozen fun scenes within this original officially licensed search-and-find activity book inspired by the most iconic settings from the show, including Central Perk, all the friends' apartments, Estelle's office, Joey's TV studio set, and more. This book also invites you to look for additional items and accessories within each illustration. Can you spot Ross’s keyboards? The Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. robot? Or Marcel the monkey? Good luck! Copyright © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & &trade

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Book Synopsis The ultimate visual celebration of 10 Years of the TV sensation which took the world by storm. Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE ‘GONNA MAKE MY OWN MONEY’ CHAPTER TWO ‘I WANT SOME MORE’ CHAPTER THREE BEYOND BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER FOUR ‘LONDON CALLING’ CHAPTER FIVE ‘GYPSY BLOOD’ PHOTO REFERENCES

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Book SynopsisIn About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing developments in television production that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to 1975, 1982, 2005, and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character. The Second Edition of About Time 4 is such an upgrade, it's split into two volumes! Volume 2 greatly expands upon the commentary and essays offered on Doctor Who Seasons 15 to 17: the Graham Williams Era of Doctor Who, including the "Key to Time" season, all starring the iconic Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor. Essays in this volume include: “Is Doctor Who Unsuitable for Adults?”, “Why Does the Doctor's Age Keep Changing?” and “It's the Panto Essay, Isn't It Boys and Girls?”Table of ContentsEssaysDo Robots have Rights?Why Couldn’t They Just Have Spent More Money?Which is Best, Film or Video? Has the Time War Started?What were the Cybermen's Daftest 'Only' Weaknesses?September or January?What Does Anti-Matter Do?Where (and When) is Gallifrey?Why Does Earth Keep Getting Invaded?Who Are All These Strange Men in Wigs?Doctor of What?Does the Universe Speak English?Eldrad Must Live – But How?Could Scratchman have Happened?Seriously, Did Rassilon Know Omega?Was This an SF series?Cultural Primer:?Top of the PopsMary Whitehouse: What was Her Problem?

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Book SynopsisFrom the Emmy Award-winning Squid Game to streaming sensations like The Glory and Crash Landing on You, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television—but what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our societies and ourselves from watching them? From stand-up comedian and media studies PhD Grace Jung comes a rollicking deep dive into the cultural significance of Korean television. K-Drama School analyzes everything from common tropes like amnesia and slapping to conspicuous product placements of Subway sandwiches and coffee; to representations of disability, race and gender; to what Korea's war-torn history says about South Korea’s media output and the stories being told on screen. With chapters organized by 'lessons,' each one inquiring into a different theme of Korean television, K-Drama School o

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Book Synopsis'Absolutely loved this ... brought me to tears of joy at the end ... I cannot recommend this book enough' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'Bought it for my mum for Christmas. She thinks it's fantastic' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars'Very easy to read, a good storyline with strong characters. Highly recommend it' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars* * * * * * *The perfect Christmas gift, full of drama and romance, for fans of ITV's Emmerdale and readers who love heart-wrenching stories set during wartime.  December 1944. The residents of Beckindale can't believe they're going through another wartime Christmas, although the success of the D-Day landings earlier in the year has brought some hope to the village. The women of Emmerdale are navigating their own lives, loves and dreams, and a

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Book Synopsis A comprehensive and critical companion to the blockbuster TV show LOST, revisiting its core themes, lore, and impact on culture Before it premiered in the fall of 2004, LOST looked doomed to be an expensive, disastrous plane crash of a TV show. Instead, LOST was a massive hit, debuting with the biggest audience for a new drama on ABC in over a decade, reaching heights of over 23 million viewers at its peak, and holding on to a hefty fan-base for its entire six-season run. The elements that made the series seem like a boondoggle proved, instead, to be a big part of its appeal. Audiences loved the exotic island setting, became invested in the morally compromised characters, and feverishly tried to unravel the show’s many mysteries. In LOST: Back to the Island, TV critics and veteran LOST recappers Emily St. James and Noel Murray revisit what made the show such a success and an object of enduring cultural obsessi

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Book Synopsis''Come war and peace Downton still standsand the Crawleys are still in it.''Downton Abbey is loved the world over for its fabulous costumes, beautiful scenery, wonderful characters and intricate plot lines, but what keeps millions of us coming back time after time is the stellar quality of the writing. With each stroke of his pen Julian Fellowes seems to gift us with a cuttingly dry quip from the Dowager Countess, a perfectly timed word of wisdom from Mrs Patmore or a touchingly nostalgic pronouncement from Carson. Here in the The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes has gathered together her favourite quotes from the complete Downton Abbey oeuvre to take each of us back to the most memorable moments from the show and ensure we are armed with the very best ripostes should we ever need to chastise an impertinent lady''s maid.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting new strand in The Television Series, the ‘Moments in Television’ collections celebrate the power and artistry of television, whilst interrogating key critical concepts in television scholarship.Each ‘Moments’ book is organised around a provocative binary theme. Sound / image reassesses the synergy between televisual images, and sounds and music, as a key creative interaction warranting closer attention. Through close scrutiny of visual and sonic elements, the book’s chosen programmes are persuasively illuminated in new ways.The book explores an eclectic range of TV fictions, dramatic and comedic. Contributors from diverse perspectives come together to expand and enrich the kind of close analysis most commonly found in television aesthetics. Sustained, detailed programme analyses are sensitively framed within historical, technological, institutional, cultural, creative and art-historical contexts.Table of ContentsIntroduction: sound/image – Jonathan Bignell, Sarah Cardwell and Lucy Fife Donaldson1 Alien or familiar: sounds and images in The Twilight Zone, ‘The Invaders’ – Jonathan Bignell2 Investigating Morse: detecting innovations in sound and vision – Richard Hewett3 Discordant vocals and blinding light: the moment of petrification in Children of the Stones – Peter Hughes Jachimiak4 ‘Anything is possible now’: jazz music and images of the past in Stephen Poliakoff’s Dancing on the Edge– Will Stanford Abbiss5 Non-naturalist realism: sound and image in Alan Clarke’s Road – Paul Elliott6 Feeling sound: audiovisuality and the multisensory in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: The Return – Caroline L. Eastwood7 Bodyguard: the rush of the ride – Maike Helmers and Christa van Raalte 8 Tableaux at the end of the world: living pictures in The Walking Dead – Tim Butler Garrett9 Silence and faces in Mad Men – Elliott LoganIndex

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and timely account of the groundbreaking show The Wire, this book examines the show's realism, representations of race, multifaceted characters, how it changed international perceptions of American policing, and how it continues to inform 21st century drug policy.

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Book SynopsisJust in time for the 25th Anniversary of the beloved sci-fi class Stargate, Chevrons Locked arrives as one of the most comprehensive histories of the franchise to ever exist. You're loved the tv shows, the movies, and the podcasts, now get ready to dive deeper into the galaxy with cast and crew members Kurt Russell, James Spader, Richard Dean Anderson, and so much more! Featuring a complete guide to all 214 episodes and two movies, Chevrons Locked brings you the behind the scenes commentary to all your favorite seasons and adaptions. This is the book every fan has been waiting for!

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Book SynopsisAlthough, by all appearances, House of Cards is a television series about politics, it in fact explores some of the most subversive questions raised by Machiavelli’s writings: what if the Prince were a ferocious animal? What would happen if our political world were overtaken by vampires? Would they be capable of mastering their bloodthirsty instincts, or would they remain true to their fundamental nature? In their relentless quest for power, Frank Underwood, his wife Claire and his chief of staff Doug Stamper are so ruthlessly ambitious that they demolish all boundaries between good and evil. According to a Machiavellian logic taken to its extreme, the specific necessity of a given situation always wins out over common morality. In the struggle for survival, these people are the predators, determined to come out on top whatever the cost. This book examines how the producers of the series take monstrous characters – who would not be out of place in a crime series or a horror film – and set them in the world of politics, which offers little resistance to violence and turns into a laboratory for systematic destruction. In this variation on the conflict between brutalization and civilization at the heart of power, the political sphere therefore becomes the scene of crime par excellence. Although the book contains concepts and theories in political science, it is accessibly written. It is also didactic: many examples are taken from the series and from the novels, so the reader always understands what is at stake in the analysis. It will find both an academic and a more general audience. Primary academic readership will be scholars and students in law, political science, film studies, media studies and cultural studies. The wider readership will include fans of the show, and of course people interested in politics, political thrillers, political philosophy, corruption and democracy, as well as the nature of political leadership.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: WELCOME TO WASHINGTON The Art of Wordly Wisdom The struggle for positions Real and fictional manoeuvres Chapter 2: THE PRESENCE OF EVIL Progressive descent into crime The dark side of the force Masters and accomplices Chapter 3: ANIMALITY IN POLITICS Political Darwinism Prey and predators A politics of instinct The strange world of politics Chapter 4: ABNORMALITY IN POLITICS A vampire couple Gender and asexuality A wake-up call for democracy Conclusion: SURVIVAL Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEveryone has their favourite.You might have grown up on long scarves and jelly babies, or a pinstriped suit and converse. You may love a white-haired man in a junkyard, or a mysterious woman in a rainbow shirt. Maybe you're thrilled to see David Tennant and Russell T Davies return for the sixtieth anniversary in 2023.Ever since the Doctor landed on our screens six decades ago, a nation was hooked. But how well do you know the many faces of the Doctor?Packed with over 200 Time Lord questions from across the Whoniverse, celebrating every regeneration of our two-hearted hero, The Doctor Who Quiz Book is perfect for any fan, new and old:Who played the very first Doctor?What powers their famous time machine?Which kind of companion would you be?Test your limits, solve the puzzles and travel the stars as you begin your own Doctor Who adventure and celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Time Lord.

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Book SynopsisSince Chevy Chase first uttered the phrase 'Live from New York, it's Saturday night,' Saturday Night Live has grown from the vision of Canadian comedian Lorne Michaels to be a cultural institution.And while the early days of cocaine-fuelled all-night writing sessions have given way to the world's biggest names treading the boards in Studio 8H, SNL remains must-see TV and the ultimate goal of any aspiring young comedian.Everyone has a favourite cast member, a favourite sketch and a favourite quote. After 46 years on air, how could you not?SAMPLE QUOTE: 'In a brilliant move during closing arguments, Simpson attorney Johnnie Cochran put on the knit cap prosecutors say O.J. wore the night he committed the murders. Although O.J. may have hurt his case when he suddenly blurted out "Hey, hey, easy with that, that's my lucky stabbing hat!"' – As seen on quotes.net. Saturday Night Live (1975) - Norm MacDonald SAMPLE FACT: SNL hasn't just launched successful comedy careers: Oscar award-winning composer Howard Shore was the show's first musical director. Shore was a childhood friend of Lorne Michaels and went on to score The Lord of the RIngs films, among others.Table of ContentsThe 1970s - 'I would like to feed your fingers to the wolverines' • The 1980s - 'Gonna get in the hot tub' • The 1990s - 'Well la-dee-freakin'-da' • The 2000s - 'You're gonna want that cowbell!' • The 2010s - 'Any questions?'

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Book SynopsisWe all love a quiz. It's virtually impossible to hear a quiz question without blurting the answer out loud, if you happen to know it. We spend our lives accumulating useless facts, information and trivia, most of which just sits quietly in our brains gathering dust, so it's very gratifying to be able to answer quiz questions and prove all that learning wasn't a complete waste of time. Right from the birth of commercial television, in the mid-1950s, quiz shows have been a staple of the nation's TV viewing habits. People of a certain age will remember Hughie Green's Double Your Money and Michael Miles with Take Your Pick, but, seven decades later, quiz shows are still going strong - The Chase and Pointless being two hugely successful current examples. The programmes have become more sophisticated and glitzy, the prizes have become bigger and better, but, ultimately, they are still rooted in the very simple premise of a question being asked and a person answering it either correctly or incorrectly, leading to reward or forfeit. This fascinating, amusing and well-researched book is a personal and affectionate guide to the evolution of the TV quiz show, through all the many changes over the years, leading to the ultimate game-changer, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. The book doesn't stop there, but it does give a detailed insider's view of the most important quiz show ever created. Readers will wallow in nostalgia reading about Bullseye, Sale Of The Century and Blockbusters, and they will learn surprising facts about all the many quizzes we have watched over the years. Did you know that the format for BBC TV's Mastermind was based on its creator's experiences of wartime interrogation by The Gestapo?

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Book SynopsisAs he films the final episode, actor David Suchet recalls his experience of playing Agatha Christie's world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, for almost a quarter of a century.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book about the psychopathology of an exceptional actor... -- Roger Lewis * Daily Mail *David Suchet writes with tremendous warmth and sincerity about his most famous alter ego... -- Paul Whitelaw * Metro *

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Book SynopsisHailed as possibly the most comprehensive oral history of Superman to be committed to print, Voices From Krypton combines over 85 years of Superman's legacy into a sweeping tale of how the champion of the oppressed became one of the world's most recognizable pop culture icons. Not only does this epic collection include interviews with Superman favorites like Henry Cavill, Tom Welling, and Zack Snyder, Voices From krypton also dives into the Tim Burton directed Nicholas Cage movie that never happened. You might think you know Superman, but you haven't yet read Voices From Krypton.

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Book SynopsisLunch in Soho with a former lover - but Zanzotti''s is under new management, and as the wine takes effect fond memories give way to something closer to the bone . . .Christopher Reid''s poem, which since its first publication has been filmed by the BBC and presented on stage in numerous venues, follows the lunchtime reunion of two long-separated lovers. Every smallest detail is cherished, as step by step the narrative moves towards its tragicomic outcome.

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Book SynopsisThis stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball—AKA Lucy.   Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself.AKA Luc

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Book SynopsisAn investigative team of philosophers uncovers the hidden meanings of this weird and puzzling television show.

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Book SynopsisNow considered an enduring classic, the allegorical nature of the show provides a window into the many overlooked issues that plagued Cold War America.In Monsters on Maple Street: The Twilight Zone and the Postwar American Dream, David J.Table of ContentsIntroduction Living in the Shadows of White Supremacy Fighting a War, Combating a Myth Cold War Space and Technology Duck, Cover, and Accuse Cold War Childhood White Collar Weariness Consuming Conformity Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe British Invasion ushered in by the Beatles in the 1960s is but a spark next to the bonfire that is the inferno of South Korean culture now consuming audiences around the world. From K-pop bands like BTS headlining at the United Nations to the wellness industry's obsession with kimchi''s probiotic benefits, Korea is everywhere. Topping this greatest hits chart is Squid Game, a genre-bending Netflix series that has ignited social media platforms and inspired fascinated devotion across the world.The seeds for a deep collaborative relationship between Netflix and K-drama had been sown long before the phenomenal success of Squid Game, but what particular social conditions allowed for this show to speak viscerally to global audiences today as the most-watched drama in ninety countries? In Way Ahead of Squid Game, scholar of Korean pop culture Suk-Young Kim throws back the curtain to reveal the multiple factors accounting for the global dominance of K-culture. It investigates th

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Book SynopsisBritish science fiction television of the 1970s and 1980s is full of Machiavellian protagonists and fatalistic endings. It presents a complex world of moral and ethical dilemmas, appropriate to the emerging political landscape of Thatcherite Britain. This book analyses the science fiction series of the period – including Blake’s 7, Doctor Who and Sapphire & Steel – alongside Britain’s transition from social-democracy to neoliberal economics and the premiership of Margaret Thatcher. It examines the abrupt shifts in themes and tone that these series often exhibit compared to their predecessors, highlighting comparisons to the similarly abrupt change in Britain’s political landscape.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 British science fiction television in the consensus era: authority and paternalism2 ‘Wealth is the only reality’: Blake’s 7 and Thatcherism3 Sapphire & Steel: the illusion of independence4 Rewriting the Doctor: Doctor Who in the late-Thatcher era5 ‘A precarious existence’: science fiction television adaptations of the 1980s6 ‘It won’t be easy’: original science fiction series of the 1980sConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisYou’re nicked is the first comprehensive study of television police series in the UK. It reveals how British television’s most popular genre has developed stylistically, politically and philosophically from 1955 to the present.Each chapter focuses on a particular decade, investigating how the most-watched series represent the inner workings of the police station, the civilian life of criminals and the private lives of police officers. This new approach unearths the complex ideology underpinning each series and discerns the key insights the genre can provide into the breakdown of the post-war settlement.Offering insightful readings of police series from Dixon of Dock Green to Happy Valley via The Sweeney, The Bill and Cracker, the book is a must-read for crime-drama enthusiasts worldwide. This new paperback edition features an extensive epilogue on Line of Duty and other Jed Mercurio creations.Trade Review‘His book is a fascinating read, and should be read by all aspiring crime writers and academics interested in the genre.’ Jackie Malton, retired DCI and the real-life inspiration for DCI Tennison in Prime Suspect‘The way in which Lamb links representations of crime to criminological theory could be a valuable resource to anyone teaching courses on media and crime, as a means of exploring with students how criminological theory is not only produced in the academy, but also through popular culture.’The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice‘One could not hope for a more comprehensive treatment of the subject.’British Journal of Criminology‘Its perspective is generally innovative, and it covers a lot of ground in writing a genre history that simply did not exist before.’New Review of Film and Television Studies‘Lamb’s account is insightful and engaging, providing an invaluable contribution to our understanding of this most significant of television genres and its connection to the wider landscape of British socio-political history.’Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television‘The book manages to cover a huge amount of ground, in detail, and with reference to a repertoire of relevant series and iconography, to offer an insightful commentary on political and social change in the United Kingdom.’Journal of Popular Television'The scholarship in the book is impressive’Screen 'You’re Nicked could be used either as the core textbook for a module on UK police drama or as the source of further readings on any television histories course. Lamb’s monograph makes a valuable intervention, offering a fresh perspective on the analysis of small screen crime drama, while also filling asizeable gap in the history of the genre.'Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of Television Studies'My favorite element of the book is the way in which Lamb shows how these police shows come to adopt traits of other genres at specific historical moments’. Journal of Popular film and Television -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction: defining a genre 1 The 1950s and 1960s: a genre comes into its own2 The 1970s: an action-fuelled filmic decade?3 The 1980s: emergent feminist thought and resurgent video cameras4 The 1990s: transitioning from film to digital5 The 2000s: looking to the past6 The 2010s: looking to pastures newConclusion: good evening, allEpilogue: Jed Mercurio thrillers, pandemic policing and populismIndex

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Book SynopsisThe twenty-first century has seen LGBTQ+ rights emerge at the forefront of public discourse and national politics in ways that would once have been hard to imagine. This book offers a unique and layered account of the complex dynamics in the modern moment of social change, drawing together critical, social and cultural theory as well as empirical research, which includes interviews and multi-platform media analyses. This original new study puts forward a much-needed analysis of twenty-first century television and lesbian visibility. Books addressing the representation of lesbians have tended to focus on film; analysis of queer characters on television has usually focused on representations of gay males. Other recent books have attempted to address lesbian, gay and trans representation together, with the result that none are examined in sufficient detail – here, the exclusive focus on lesbian representation allows a fuller discussion. Until now, much of the research on lesbian and gay representation has tended to employ only textual analysis. The combination of audience research with analysis in this book brings a new angle to the debates, as does the critical review of the tropes of lesbian representation. The earlier stereotypes of pathological monsters and predators are discussed alongside the more recent trends of ‘lesbian chic’ and ‘lesbianism as a phase’. Trade Review'Lesbians on Television provides a nuanced look at the gender and racial politics which underpin a number of relevant queer televisual works, interrogating and illuminating the often-contradictory ideologies which pervade them. McNicholas Smith’s notion of ‘the lesbian normal’ is also useful to other researchers examining contemporary queer representation, as it emphasizes the postfeminist and homonormative discourses which are often found in queer media works. As such, Lesbians on Television is a welcome contribution to the study of how lesbians are depicted in contemporary representation. As McNicholas Smith writes in the book’s conclusion, contemporary lesbian representation has given us cause for both optimism and concern, with her monograph serving as a detailed account of precisely the discursive tension inherent in many queer televisual works.' -- Anamarija Horvat, Journal of Popular Television'McNicholas Smith analyses the consistent repetition of lesbian stereotypes which are detrimental to the positive progress of their representation, including, for instance, what she identifies as ‘the temporary lesbian’, ‘the dead lesbian’, and ‘the evil lesbian’. Each example is diligently examined by McNicholas Smith in her consideration of the development of lesbian visibility over time, and the extent to which progress has been made, with arguments that remain clear, engaging and accessible throughout. Whilst the scope of analysis may be limited somewhat through its primary focus on examining case studies of teenage lesbians who are both white and cis-gendered, McNicholas Smith’s research provides an overview of the current state of lesbian representation, introducing the subject to researchers interested in queer studies or, more specifically, lesbian representation and becoming a useful foundation for further research.' -- Jade Evans, Critical Studies on Television'The book takes a nuanced look at the gender and racial politics which underpin a selection of relevant lesbian televisual works, interrogating and illuminating the often-contradictory ideologies which pervade them. [McNicholas Smith] emphasizes the postfeminist and homonormative discourses which have been found in these selected queer media works. As such, Lesbians on Television is a welcome contribution to the exclusive and detailed study of how lesbians are depicted in contemporary representation. [...] Such a well-researched book as Lesbians on Television is an invitation for researchers to do an analysis of queer folk in the media in the global South.' -- Dolar Vasani, AwaaZ MagazineTable of Contents Introduction 'Previously…': Queer women on screen ‘The way that we live and love’: The L Word and the tensions of visibility ‘Homophobia is so old fashioned’: Skins and the lesbian normal ‘Skins’ truest legacy’: The counterpublics of the Naomily fandom ‘The nation’s favourite lesbian’: Coronation Street and the ‘everyday’ soap lesbian ‘New Directions’: Glee, new queer visibility and post-queer popular culture ‘A new kind of family’: The Fosters and the radical potential of the lesbian normal Afterword: Reflections on the limits and possibilities of new queer visibility and the lesbian normal

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Book SynopsisFor fans of the Netflix sensation comes the self-help book no aspiring viscountess should be without.Grosvenor Square, sometime after 1813Dearest reader,The social season is upon us! And whether you marriage-minded misses shall be considered a diamond or a doorstop shall soon be determined.But panic not, dear ladies, for you shall find all the advice you so desperately need within these pages. Receive instruction on how to perfect the feigned swoon; the optimal height your breasts can be squashed to; just how many feathers in your headdress is too many; and why you should never enter a maze at night unaccompanied (unless you're sure to be compromised by a sexy Duke and forced into marrying him).In short, you shall learn how to be more Bridgerton.Yours truly,Duchess WibberfluffleTrade Review‘Thank you, Duchess Wibberfluffle! Without your chapter on love-making for innocents I should have never known how a lady came to be with child. But more detailed instruction would have been appreciated.’ – Eloise Bridgerton ‘My eighth season and I’ve finally found a match thanks to your fabulous book. He’s no catch but my family have finally stopped calling me ‘the disappointment’. Couldn’t recommend more highly.’ – Baroness Berbrooke ‘She’s a fraud. I doubt she even has wisteria around her house. AVOID.’ – Lady Whistledown

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Book SynopsisCritically examines two interpretations of government. The first comes from pop culture fictions about politics, the second from academic political science. Stephen Benedict Dyson argues that televised political fictions and political science theories are attempts at meaning-making, reflecting and shaping how a society thinks about its politics.Trade ReviewImagining Politics is a first-rate work of scholarship. Popular culture as conveyed through television shows, such as The West Wing and Yes, Minister, can help to explain the political world. The study provides an innovative account of the populist turn in multiple locations around the world. This is essential reading." - Patrick James, University of Southern California"This is an important and engaging resource for scholars and researchers because of the way that Dyson weaves understandings of fictional narrative into an understanding of the embedded narrative that constructs an entire academic discipline. Dyson integrates popular culture and narratives while analyzing the narratives that shape and form political science as a discipline, exploring the connections between stories told in different contexts." - Imagining Politics: Interpretations in Political Science and Political Television guides the reader through a fascinating interpretation of politics, from diverse vantage points, but through an understanding of the role of narratives." - Lilly Goren, Carroll University"Imagining Politics makes an interesting, novel, and important intervention into the political science literature. The book is crafty—it gets readers to learn about some particularly dry areas of political science by enticing us with Scandal and House of Cards—nicely done." - Renée Ann Cramer, Drake University "When a reality television personality becomes the President of the United States, it's time to pay attention to what television can tell us about politics. Stephen Benedict Dyson has the unusual ability to bridge political science and popular culture and find the 'useful fictions' in both." - John Sides, George Washington University

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