description: The Television Handbook provides a critical introduction to both the theory and practice of the television industry. Patricia Holland considers the history and structure of British television at a time of rapid change and explores the implications of the cable, satellite and digital revolution. Offering practical advice on many aspects of program 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 sports and daytime programming. Special chapters from James Curran, Tony Dowmunt and Robin Small consider television journalism, minority programming and production management.
language: English
title: The Television Handbook
titlecomplete: The Television Handbook (Media Practice)
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Routledge