An Introduction to Television Studies provides students with a comprehensive framework for understanding the key concepts and main approaches to television studies. Topics covered include: audience research, television history and broadcasting policy and the analytical study of individual programmes.

Updates to this 4th edition will include:

• new case studies throughout, including Game of Thrones and Sherlock
• greater discussion of HBO, Netflix, and other premium delivery services
• new material on convergence of television with digital and online technologies
• expanded coverage of audience studies and fandom, exploring areas such as ¿cosplay¿.