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The first complete study of one of Britain's leading television writers, Jimmy McGovern. With chapters covering series such as Brookside, Cracker, The Street and Accused, the book also analyses a key period in the history of television drama.

Table of Contents

General editors' preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Soaps, series and serials: Brookside, Cracker, Hearts and Minds, The Lakes
2. ‘Hybrid’ forms: The Street, Moving On, Accused
3. Documentary and historical drama: Hillsborough, Sunday, Dockers, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot
4. Single plays and conclusion
References
Index

Jimmy McGovern Television Series The Television

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      Publisher Manchester University Press
      Published 30 June 2013
      ISBN-13 9780719082481
      978-0719082481
      ISBN-10 071908248X
      Also in:
      Biography: arts and entertainment Television

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first complete study of one of Britain's leading television writers, Jimmy McGovern. With chapters covering series such as Brookside, Cracker, The Street and Accused, the book also analyses a key period in the history of television drama.

      Table of Contents

      General editors' preface
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Soaps, series and serials: Brookside, Cracker, Hearts and Minds, The Lakes
      2. ‘Hybrid’ forms: The Street, Moving On, Accused
      3. Documentary and historical drama: Hillsborough, Sunday, Dockers, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot
      4. Single plays and conclusion
      References
      Index

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