The Television Handbook
Description:... Providing a critical introduction to both the theory and practice of the television industry, the author considers the history and structure of UK television at a time of rapid change and explores the implications of the cable, satellite and digital revolution. The handbook offers practical advice on many aspects of programme making from commissioning through to the post production process. It discusses important genres and concepts such as narrative, documentary and news, and analyzes the ordinary television of sport and daytime programming. Specialist chapters from James Curran, Tony Dowmunt and Robin Small consider Newsnight and television journalism, access programming and production management. In addition, it includes interviews with major television figures such as Stuart Cosgrove and Phil Redmond, with producers and directors, and with many other practitioners from trainees to commissioning editors.
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