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Channel 4: The Early Years and the Jeremy Isaacs Legacy
Dorothy Hobson
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Description for Channel 4: The Early Years and the Jeremy Isaacs Legacy
Paperback. Explores the Channel 4's foundation period, under its first Chief Executive, Jeremy Isaacs. This work assesses the legacy of the channel and discusses whether it has changed the nature of British television. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: APT; HBT; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
In November 2007, Channel 4 will be twenty-five years old. Today, such TV events as the 'Big Brother/Jade Goody Affair' have put the channel itself at the centre of public debate. Yet during its foundation years on British screens, Channel 4 was seen as more controversial and dangerous than this. Published for Channel 4's 25th anniversary, this book explores the channel's most important foundation period, under its inspirational first Chief Executive, Jeremy Isaacs. Charged by Parliament to be innovative, experimental, and educational, the new channel had to attract audiences and make a space for new voices. Did it fulfill its ... Read more
In November 2007, Channel 4 will be twenty-five years old. Today, such TV events as the 'Big Brother/Jade Goody Affair' have put the channel itself at the centre of public debate. Yet during its foundation years on British screens, Channel 4 was seen as more controversial and dangerous than this. Published for Channel 4's 25th anniversary, this book explores the channel's most important foundation period, under its inspirational first Chief Executive, Jeremy Isaacs. Charged by Parliament to be innovative, experimental, and educational, the new channel had to attract audiences and make a space for new voices. Did it fulfill its ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845116132
SKU
V9781845116132
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About Dorothy Hobson
Dorothy Hobson is Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Studies, University of Wolverhampton. She is a Fellow of the Royal Television Society & her publications include "Crossroads": The Drama of a Soap Opera' (1982), and 'Soap Opera' (2003).
Reviews for Channel 4: The Early Years and the Jeremy Isaacs Legacy
"'I remember the excitement of the early years of Channel 4 as a defining moment in television history. In particular for me the significant expansion of opportunities for comedy and entertainment which the channel brought about was exhilarating. Saturday Live was a completely new entertainment experience; it came from London Weekend Television and featured many new young performers never before ... Read more