Masterpiece : America's 50-year-old love affair with British television drama
by West, Nancy Martha, 1963- (Author)
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 possibilit... Full description
- Introduction: "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.