Takes a behind-the-scenes look at four-wheeled stars from the world of television. This work covers programmes such as: The Avengers and Starsky and Hutch , Mr Bean , and more. It also includes facts, anecdotes and photographs of the cars and their star drivers from the nation's favourite cop shows, dramas, sci-fi classics and documentaries.
An engaging and provocative study of the contemporary prime-time 'quality' serial television format, this book gives a timely account of prominent programmes and explores their influential position within the television industry.
Shares the experiences of TV personalities on renewed faith, life-changing events and their triumphs over fear and loss. This book offers the wisdom they have gained along the way and how they've maintained their integrity in the crazy world of entertainment.
The first full-length critical study of the British television director Alan Clarke, whose varied career included the gritty social realism of the banned 'Scum', the fantasy 'Penda's Fen' and the influential terrorist short, 'Elephant'.
This is a behind-the-scenes account of several quality programs for the British television. With a lighthearted perspective, writer/producer Christopher Neame recounts the challenges and rewards of working on such productions as Danger U.X.B., The Knowledge, Q.E.D., The Irish R.M., Monsignor Quixote, and The Flame Trees of Thika.
This illustrated volume provides a detailed episode guide and behind-the-scenes secrets.
Offers a critical response to one of the most talked about shows on contemporary television - Desperate Housewives . This work dissects the appeal of this show, tapping into early reactions and controversy. It considers the American sex wars, contemporary feminism, Republican politics and the rise of the Right, gender and femininity, and more.