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Synopsis

This collection is the first book-length study dedicated to the British television series Life on Mars, the American remake, and its sequel, Ashes to Ashes. Stephen Lacey and Ruth McElroy bring together experts to engage critically with the series. Among the topics discussed are television in the national and international marketplace; genre and narrative; the series’ representation of the 1970s and its portrayal of “Britishness”; and the impact of and the response to the series in the United States.

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About the Authors

Stephen Lacey is professor emeritus of drama, film and television at the University of South Wales, and the author of several books on UK television drama. He is an associate editor of Critical Studies and Television.




Ruth McElroy lectures in television studies, media, and culture in Wales; consumer culture; and media and cultural theory at the University of Glamorgan.

 

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