Cox, Michael
Granada Television: The First Generation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719065156
- author:
- Cox, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Media studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Unique accounts from those who shaped British television history. This collection brings together first-hand stories from writers, producers, directors, technicians and presenters of Granada Television's pioneering early years. From the production of iconic programmes like World in Action, 'Brideshead Revisited', Coronation Street, A Family at War and What the Papers Say, this book offers a fascinating insight into the culture of Granada TV during its formative period. With contributions from notable figures such as Lord Isaacs, Michael Parkinson, Michael Apted, Victoria Wood, Kenith Trodd, Jack Rosenthal, Charles Sturridge, Anna Ford, Chris Kelly and Alan Plater, this book provides a rare glimpse into the making of some of Britain's most beloved television programmes. The introductory essay by Julia Hallam sets the creation of Granada in context, providing a broader understanding of British broadcasting history and its relevance to modern television. This collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in the early days of British television and the people who helped shape its development.
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