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

Mon Jan 25 13:25:28 GMT 2021




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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