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Behind the screens

the structure of British broadcasting in the 1990s

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What is happening to British television in the 1990s?With the restructuring of ITV, the growth in independent production and the BBC charter due for renewal in 1996, this is a decade of uncertainty and radical change for the British television industry. This timely collection, written by those working in the industry as well as outside commentators, examines the implications of these changes and raises key questions for the future.Contributions include a review of the Public Service Broadcasting debate, and essays on the financial structures of broadcasting, the changing representation of black people on TV, the tension between casualisation and unionisation and an analysis of opportunities for women in the industry.An essential book for those concerned about the future of British television.