Books on television

Dedicated to the in-depth and intelligent study of television in the same way that we approach film, bfi Publishing has published a number of titles on the subject of television. Among our recent titles are:

Interpreting Diana: Television Audiences and the Death of a Princess

by Rob Turnock

In the midst of the blanket media coverage and the astonishing scenes of grieving across the UK following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the bfi asked members of the viewing public how they reacted to the television coverage of these historic events. Drawing on the replies, this book examines the role television played in the tragic event.

Lies, Damn Lies and Documentary

by Brian Winston

This major new study provides a foundational study of ethics and the documentary, looking at the recent crises of confidence in public service broadcasting and the controversy surrounding docusoaps.

Television Under the Tories: Broadcasting Policy 1979-1997

by Peter Goodwin

This book gives an engaging and critical account of the twists and turns in the Conservative Governments attempts to reshape British television, offering an overview of the policy dilemmas involved in establishing cable and satellite systems, reshaping public service broadcasting and preparing television for the digital age.

Children's Television in Britain: History, Discourse and Policy

by David Buckingham, Hannah Davies, Ken Jones and Peter Kelley

This book provides a critical review of the history of childrens television in the UK, and a realistic assessment of its future prospects, making an intervention in contemporary debates about the regulation of childrens' television.

See also

Other books from bfi Publishing on Television, Media and Cultural Studies.