A Licence to be Different

The Story of Channel 4

Maggie Brown

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English

BFI Publishing
01 October 2007

Media studies; Radio & television industry

Traces the history and development of Channel 4, one of the UK's best loved and most controversial TV channels. Identifies key figures and signature programmes such as 'Brookside,' 'The Big Breakfast' and 'Wife Swap,' as well as successful American imports including 'Friends' and 'Sex and the City.'

By: Maggie Brown
Imprint: BFI Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2007 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781844572045
ISBN 10: 1844572048
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 October 2007
Audience: Adult education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maggie Brown is one of the UK's leading media journalists. She writes for the Guardian's media section and website, and also contributes to a range of other publications including the Evening Standard, The Stage and Radio Times. She was one of the founders of The Independent and, as its first media editor, started its media section. She is a trustee of the Sandford St Martin's Trust, which promotes excellence in religious broadcasting, and a regular jury member for the BAFTA and Royal Television Society awards.