[Commlist] New book: Paranoid Visions: Spies, Conspiracies and the Secret State in British Television Drama

Now out in paperback from Manchester University Press, /Paranoid Visions 
/explores the history of the spy and conspiracy genres on British 
television, from 1960s Cold War series through 1980s conspiracy dramas 
to contemporary 'war on terror' thrillers. It analyses classic dramas 
including /Callan /(ITV, 1967-72), /Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy /(BBC2, 
1979), /Edge of Darkness /(BBC2, 1985), /A Very British Coup / (Channel 
4, 1988) and /Spooks /(BBC 1, 2002-11). This book will be an invaluable 
resource for television scholars interested in a new perspective on the 
history of television drama and intelligence scholars seeking an 
analysis of the popular representation of espionage with a strong 
political focus, as well as fans of cult British television and general 
readers interested in British cultural history.

https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781784994150/

'Well-researched and persuasively argued.' (Lez Cooke, /Critical Studies 
in Television/)

'Well-written, thoughtful and engaging, and should be read by students 
of quality British television drama as well as those drawn to narratives 
of intrigue, conspiracy and national security.' (Alan Burton, /Journal 
of British Cinema and Television/)

'Intriguing, insightful and intellectually rigorous, this book not only 
makes a superb contribution to intelligence studies but also has much to 
say about the wider landscape of British cultural history.' (Lewis 
Herrington, /International Affairs/)

'A great read - erudite and critical enough to stimulate, but open to 
non-specialist readers.' (Mark Fenster, /The New Rambler/)

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