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Television Under the Tories (Broadcasting Policy 1979-1997)
Television Under the Tories - Broadcasting Policy 1979-1997 Author:Peter Goodwin, Peter Goodwin Television under the Tories gives an engaging and critical account of the twists and turns in the Conservative Government's attempts to reshape British television. This book offers an overview of the policy dilemmas involved in establishing cable and satellite systems, reshaping public service broadcasting and preparing television for the digit... more »al age. Developments are set in the international context and issues of television policy are related to a critical examination of the new free market orthodoxy. This authoritative and accessible account is of value to students of international communications, television and government policy.« less