Books by Jonathan Bignell

Originally published under the title: The television handbook (2000).

This ground-breaking study analyses Beckett's television plays in relation to the history and theory of television. It argues that they are in dialogue with innovative television traditions connected to Modernism in television, film, radio, theatre, literature and the visual arts.

This study explores the relationship between writing and film, looking at box office successes such as "The Piano" and "The English Patient" as well as adaptations of 19th century "classic" novels, and science fiction films such as "Blade Runner" and "Starship Troopers".

The first academic study of the science fiction television of Terry Nation, inventor of the Daleks, and author of 'Survivors' and 'Blake's 7' - places his work in the context of its production, and contains sustained analysis of key programmes, as well as new interview material. -- .

Using examples such as "Big Brother" and "Billy Elliot", Bignell offers a comprehensive, intelligent and readable introduction into the critical approach in contemporary media studies. This second edition includes sections on men's style magazines, docusoaps and "reality TV".