Bibliograph

Masterpiece, America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama, Nancy West ; foreword by Matt Roush

Type

Label

Masterpiece, America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama, Nancy West ; foreword by Matt Roush

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

platesmapsillustrationsphotographs

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Masterpiece

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Nancy West ; foreword by Matt Roush

Sub title

America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama

Summary

"What accounts for Masterpiece's longevity and influence? This book offers two reasons: the power of its drama and its aspirational appeal. Masterpiece delivers great stories, stories that transport, enthrall, enrich, and comfort us. But it also speaks to a uniquely American belief in the possibility of self-improvement, even self-transformation, through the acquisition of "culture.""--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Masterpiece and the allure of tradition -- Mastering television -- Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey -- The politics and culture of being Masterpiece -- Loving literature -- History lessons -- Masterly mysteries -- Quality assurance -- Acting up -- A Masterpiece travel guide

Target audience

general

Classification