{"product_id":"9798765139110","title":"Works of Russell T Davies","description":"\u003ch3\u003eScreen Storytellers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWorks of Russell T Davies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJames Walters | Anna Weinstein\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Film \/ History \u0026amp; Criticism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Works of Russell T Davies\u003c\/i\u003e is part of Bloomsbury's Screen Storytellers series, which brings together a collection of essays that look critically at the works of one of the most prolific and accomplished writers in television history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince his earliest days working on children's shows such as \u003ci\u003eWhy Don't You?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChildren's Ward\u003c\/i\u003e, Russell T Davies has had an innovative and often transformative influence within the industry. Davies has produced original dramas and adapted works that dovetail with key social themes, becoming definitive contributions in the shaping of cultural debates. His 1999 series \u003ci\u003eQueer as Folk\u003c\/i\u003e was a landmark portrayal of gay communities, whilst 2021's \u003ci\u003eIt's a Sin\u003c\/i\u003e offered a powerful depiction of the 1980s HIV\/AIDS crisis, receiving universal acclaim. His work spans genres, from the period dramas and biopics of \u003ci\u003eThe Grand\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Very English Scandal, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNolly\u003c\/i\u003e to the dystopian fictions of \u003ci\u003eThe Second Coming \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eYears and Years\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2005, he gained international recognition as he successfully resurrected \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e, returning as showrunner in 2023 and launching the spinoff series \u003ci\u003eTorchwood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sarah Jane Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst acknowledging the breadth of Davies' career, this collection provides focused critical analysis of his work and his achievements as a television writer. Chapters center upon individual works or explore themes across different shows within his diverse output. Some discussions reflect Davies' commitment to representing marginalized or minority groups on screen and his consistent engagement with LGBTQIA+ communities in his storytelling. In keeping with the structure of the Screen Storytellers series, chapters in the collection address three overarching themes: Works of Love, Works of Power, and Works of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJames Walters\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Screen Aesthetics and Criticism at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eVisions in the Frame: Mise en scène between Film and TV\u003c\/i\u003e (2025), \u003ci\u003eTelevision and Repetition\u003c\/i\u003e (2023), the BFI TV Classic \u003ci\u003eThe Thick of It\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury, 2016), \u003ci\u003eFantasy Film\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury, 2011), and \u003ci\u003eAlternative Worlds in Hollywood Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e (2008). He is the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eTelevision Performance\u003c\/i\u003e (2019) and  \u003ci\u003eFilm Moments: Criticism, History, Theory\u003c\/i\u003e (2010). His work has appeared in numerous edited collections and international journals including \u003ci\u003eJournal of Film and Video\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCritical Studies in Television\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Popular Television\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFilm Studies\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMovie: A Journal of Film Criticism\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798765139110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223590731916,"sku":"9798765139110","price":22.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798765139110","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}