Education via Television

Television is part of most British resident’s lives with millions of households having at least one television set. Recent figures also show that Britons watch more television in comparison to ten years ago. From the favourite daily soaps like Coronation Street and Eastenders to weekly programmes, there are many different reasons for watching television.

Entertainment may be the first reason that springs to mind when you think about why you watch television but education is another important part of the equation. As it is possible to be entertained and educated at the same time, many television programmes have a dual purpose.

Children’s programmes are a good example of televisions duality and serve to keep little ones of all ages amused as well as teaching them something about themselves and the surrounding world.

Television programmes can give children something to discuss with others and helps with socialisation and learning skills. Shared viewing gives family members of all ages an opportunity to spend time together which can be difficult when different schedules have to be accounted for.

You can also use television programmes as a way to encourage children to read. You often find that children’s television programmes will have an accompanying book or magazine, especially considering many children’s authors create the written work first and then have it adapted for television programmes.

When it comes to selecting the best programmes for your children, think about how much the programme actively engages your child whether physically, intellectually or both.

Television can still be used to entertain and educate even when children have grown up. Adults have an even wider range of television programmes to choose from and whatever in the world you want to know about, there is usually a television programme to explain it.

If you have digital television then there are hundreds of channels to choose from, covering almost every genre you can think of. From news and sports to popular music and documentaries, digital television caters for every imaginable taste.

News, politics and current affairs programmes help keep you up to speed with what’s happening in the world around you. History programmes help to make sense of everything that happened in the world previously and nature and wildlife channels offer a glimpse into places you might never get the chance to see in your lifetime.

Documentaries are particularly effective at helping you to develop critical thinking about society and the world and present factual information in an appealing format. Channels such as National Geographic, the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet are all known for their high quality documentary programmes.

Digital satellite television offers the most diverse and varied selection of programmes and channels to choose from. Sky Digital is currently leading the field in Great Britain and there are plenty of Sky Subscription packages to choose from so you can be sure to include all your favourite programmes and genres.

About the Author

Jonathan Wallace writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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Into The Looking Glass $14.95 A holistic approach to television criticism, this analytical companion to the popular show Fringe examines the drama”s mythology and unveils its mysteries while exposing significant cultural issues addressed in each episode. With a strong basis in science fiction, Fringe has all of the archetypal characters and themes of the genre, from the covert mastermind and the mad scientist to dangerous advances in technology, parallel worlds, and man-made monsters. This guide explores how the show uses these elements to tap into a deeper understanding of the human experience. Less focused on individual episodes, this book is split into three parts, each discussing a broad element of the narrative experience of the first three seasons of this multilayered show.

Investigating Alias $31.99 First aired in 2001, Alias is a spy drama with a central action heroine, a complex narrative of moral twists, turns, lies and double-crosses, and an imaginative array of gadgets, gizmos and glamorous costumes. It has become a leading cult television series with a loyal fan following. In the wake of 9/11, Alias themes of doubles and duplicity have been perfectly placed to comment on global relations and the personal paranoias of post 9/11 citizens. But as much as Alias reflects contemporary global politics, at its core are themes of family and relationships. The series is ending with a bang in 2006 and this is the first book to give a detailed examination of the series in its entirety, with a complete episode guide. Placing the series within the wider context of American Quality Television and the spy genre, contributors consider the central role of family, race, gender and moral ambiguity in Alias. They also focus on the creator, JJ Abrams, and discuss the development and influence of the fan world beyond the series with in-depth studies of DVD releases, tie-in, fan and slash fiction. Designed for fans, lovers of spies on screen, students and scholars, Investigating Alias uncovers the secrets of a fantastic show

Invideo 98 Uncommon Places: Experimental and Art Video $21.25 This catalog presents information, trends, pictures, and commentary on contemporary creative video — illustrating the exhibition Invideo 1998. No less than eighty videos and five installations from thirteen countries (plus a retrospective on how much has been achieved in Italy with experimental programming) were represented by this exhibition, and this book offers a fascinating tour through an emerging genre. Among the topics addressed are video installations by filmmakers, experimental television, and the influence of ZKM and its CD-ROM. The works themselves show visions of unrest, the dormitory suburbs of Italian cities, luminous choreography, dance sculpture, and Web based explorations.

Japan Pop! $27.95 A fascinating illustrated look at various forms of Japanese popular culture: pop song, jazz, enka (a popular ballad genre of music), karaoke, comics, animated cartoons, video games, television dramas, films and idols — teenage singers and actors. As pop culture not only entertains but is also a reflection of society, the book is also about Japan itself — its similarities and differences with the rest of the world, and how Japan is changing. The book features 32 pages of manga plus 50 additional photos, illustrations, and shorter comic samples.

Jimmy Perry and David Croft $60.13 This book explores the collaborative sitcoms of two of British television”s most well-known comedy writers. Written over a period of twenty-five years, the four series– Dad”s Army, It Ain”t Half Hot, Mum, Hi-de-Hi! and You Rang M”Lord ?–have endured as much-loved and often-repeated classics. The book explores the themes of Perry and Croft”s writing in terms of their own biography, and as articulations of British cultural and televisual history. Focusing on issues central to the concept of identity in British culture, class, gender, sexuality and race and analyzing individual episodes and scenes in the four series, this book evaluates the contributions made by these two writers to the genre of situation comedy, and locates the programs in the immediate contexts of their production.

Joel and Ethan Coen $6.69 Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Applying a quintessentially British mix of dry wit and black humor to all their work from the impossibly noir Blood Simple to the wonderful The Big Lebowski, Joel and Ethan Coen have crafted often hysterically funny, startlingly unpredictable, and surprisingly moving reworkings of the crime genre. In this book, Cheshire and Ashbrook tackle recurrent themes including family, dreams, religion, and references to the work of Stanley Kubrick with dry wit and erudition.

Laughing Out Loud $26.03 Whoever wrote Make ‘em laugh! knew that it’s easier said than done. But people love to laugh, and good comedy will always sell. With the help of this complete and entertaining guide, writers and would-be writers for film and television can look forward to writing fresh, innovative comedy that goes far beyond stereotypic jokes and characters. In Laughing Out Loud, award-winning screenwriter and author Andrew Horton blends history, theory, and analysis of comedy with invaluable advice.Using a wide range of examples — from Chaplin’s films to Jerry Seinfeld’s hit television series, from Aristophanes’ plays to Woody Allen’s comedies — Horton describes comedy as a perspective rather than merely as a genre, and then goes on to identify the essential elements of comedy. His lively overview of comedy’s history traces the two main branches — anarchistic comedy and romantic comedy — from ancient Greece through contemporary Hollywood, by way of commedia dell’arte, vaudeville, and silent movies. Television and international cinema are included in Horton’s analysis, which leads into an up-close review of the comedy chemistry in a number of specific films and television shows.The rest of the book is a practical guide to writing feature comedy and episodic TV comedy, complete with schedules and exercises designed to unblock any writer’s comic potential. The appendixes offer tips on networking, marketing, and even producing comedies, and conclude with a foolproof Screenwriter’s Recipe for Comic Jambalaya to reinforce Horton’s contention that food and fun belong together. A list of recommended comedies and a bibliography round out this invaluable comedy writer’s sourcebook.

Legal Genre of Fiction: Legal Films, Legal Television Series, Legal Thriller Novels, Ally McBeal, to Kill a Mockingbird, Legal Drama, Matlock $36.58 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher”s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Legal Films, Legal Television Series, Legal Thriller Novels, Ally Mcbeal, to Kill a Mockingbird, Legal Drama, Matlock, Anatomy of a Murder, a Free Soul, …and Justice for All, Law

Liberace-Ultimate Entertainer $29.98 In the pantheon of American musical idols, there is no one who compares with Liberace. He was the ultimate showman; he made sure his shows were full of gorgeous dancing girls, swirling lights and stunning colors. Naturally, Liberace was at his grand piano with his trademark candelabra. Liberace’s flamboyant and unique style, imbued with subtle humor and grace, captivated audiences around the world, regardless of what genre of music he was playing.Liberace’s fame led him to play packed venues internationally, from London, to New York, to Hollywood. Remarkably, Liberace still holds the title of the highest paid solo pianist and musician ever for a single night’s performance in the Guinness Book of World Records, which took place at Madison Square Gardens, New York City in 1954.In 1952, as a summer replacement for Dinah Shore, Liberace began his first television show. This led to him becoming a regular on television, bringing his dazzling showmanship and sense of style right into the home. Liberace was one of the first television stars to go into syndication. By 1954, he was appearing on 217 American stations and in 20 foreign countries.This very special DVD set brings you the best of Liberace. Included are shows taped before a live audiences in London in the 1960s. Everything Liberace is here on these DVD’s, from the spectacular girls and glittering costumes, to the fun and joyous music of Liberace and his musicians (led by his brother George). His guests, George Gobel, Minnie Pearl, Eva Gabor, Jack Benny, Larry Storch and many more, join Liberace.

Lists of Fictional Works: List of Fictitious Films, List of Fictional Television Shows, List of Fictional Games $17.87 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher”s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: List of Fictional Films, List of Fictional Television Shows, List of Fictional Games, List of Fictional Musical Works, List of Fictional Musicals, List of Fictional Newspapers, List of Fictional Magazines, List of Fictional Comics, List of Fictional Plays. Excerpt: This is a list of fictional films that have been referenced in various forms of media. These films are usually shown within another film or as part of a television episode, usually either as a prop or as a recurring theme visited throughout, such as the fictional Stab trilogy in the Scream franchise. Each fictional film listed is categorised under the film”s genre, with its source and, if applicable, the film”s supposed release date. Poster for the fictional film Cleaver, a recurring feature of the television series The Sopranos. …

Make Love The Bruce Campbell Way $3.29 About The Author:BRUCE CAMPBELL is the ultimate B actor with an ever-growing fan base. In addition to starring in the huge cult hit Evil Dead series and a series of independent genre films, he has had featured roles in the recent film Bubba Ho-Tep, the Spiderman movies, the blockbuster Congo, the award-winning independent crime drama Running Time, and Paramount’s romantic comedy Serving Sara. Bruce has also done a lot of television work, including appearances in Disney’s TV movies Gold Rush and their update of The Love Bug, and has also starred in the highly touted Fox series The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. Bruce then appeared as a recurring guest star on the hit shows Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Ellen, and Showtime’s edgy TV industry comedy Beggars and Choosers. In 2005, Bruce will be seen in The Man with the Screaming Brain, a film based on his own four-part comic book, that will also mark his directorial debut. He is also the author of the bestselling book If Chins Could Kill.

Marvellous Fantasy $127.65 In this book academics write about significant fantasy books, films, television series and music. The different approaches offer new insights into this popular genre, and together the books chapters provide a catalogue of analytical tools for the study of fantasy. The book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the diversity of fantasy. It contains a general introduction to the genre of fantasy and it considers: J.R.R. Tolkien J.K. Rowling H.C. Andersen C.S. Lewis Terry Pratchett Robert E. Howard J.M. Barrie Disney China Miville Donald Barthelme Simon R. Green Narnia The Discworld Conan Xena: Warrior Princess Peter Pan King Rat Hawk & Fisher Harry Potter The Lord of the Rings Fan fiction Sword and Sorcery

Michael Crichton $58.75 John Michael Crichton or Michael Crichton (October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author, producer, director, screenwriter, and medical school graduate, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. His books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films. In 1994 he became the only creative artist to ever have works simultaneously charting at #1 in television, as creator of ER; in film, with the adaptation of Jurassic Park; and in book sales, with Disclosure. His literary works were usually based on the action genre and heavily feature technology. His novels epitomised the techno-thriller genre of literature, often exploring technology and failures of human interaction with it, especially resulting in catastrophes with biotechnology. Many of his future history novels have medical or scientific underpinnings, reflecting his medical training and science background.

Michael Tippett: A Bio-Bibliography $108.64 An important new reference source for students of western musical culture, this volume directs the user to all pertinent, substantive, and accessible information concerning the life and works of Sir Michael Tippett, widely recognized as one of this century’s most significant composers. The book is divided into four main sections: a biography, an annotated list of works and performances, a discography, and an extensive bibliography. Five appendices provide additional information for the researcher including a chronological list of compositions, a classified list of published compositions, honors and awards won by the composer, ballet and television productions, and resources available. The brief biography which begins the volume provides a convenient source for basic factual information about Tippett’s life. The works and performances section presents in one alphabetical sequence all known musical works by Tippett, including early unpublished compositions. Each citation includes information about year of composition, duration, genre, instrumentation, additional statements of responsibility, commissions and dedications, location of existing manuscripts, published editions, and a selected list of performances. The discography contains all known commercial recordings of Tippett’s music along with information about performers, date and place of recording, and a chronological listing of all issues of the performance. Divided into three sections, the bibliography covers writings by Tippett, books and articles about Tippett, and reviews of his works culled from the Times (London), the New York Times, and a variety of major and local newspapers around the world. Taken as a whole, this is amasterful contribution to the reference works available on the great composers of the twentieth century.

Opera on Screen $48.4 What happens to opera when it’s presented on the screen? How does an opera change when it becomes a movie, a television presentation, or a video? This book is the first to explore opera and its treatment on the screen from a musicologist’s perspective. Marcia Citron provides a fascinating history of the nearly 100-year-old genre, examines landmark works of opera on screen from a variety of viewpoints, and shows how different electronic media shape the conception of this art form.The book begins with a comprehensive survey of the origins and development of screen opera. Citron then focuses on such significant works as Franco Zeffirelli’s Otello, Francesco Rosi’s Bizet’s Carmen, Joseph Losey’s Don Giovanni, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s Tales of Hoffmann, Hans-Jurgen Syberberg’s Parsifal, Peter Sellars’s four opera productions for television, and the celebrated relay telecast of Otello from the Royal Opera House in London. The author draws on ideas from diverse fields, including media studies and gender studies, to examine issues ranging from the relationship between sound and image to the place of the viewer in relation to the spectacle. As she raises questions about divisions between high art and popular art and about the tensions between live and reproduced art forms, Citron reveals how screen treatments reinforce opera’s vitality in a media-intensive age.