Television: The Technological Impact

Synopsis

Focuses on changes in technology facing the television industry in the early 1990s, and examines implications for growth of both satellite and cable broadcasting. Raises questions as to whether technological change is making the industry more market-driven and the potential impact of this on programme quality. The British response to these changes is examined through the framework of the Broadcasting Act.

Series

Running the Country, Course D212

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Media studies; Sociology

Keywords

British Satellite Broadcasting; Broadcasting Acts; broadcasting services; cable and satellite television services; direct broadcasting by satellite; television broadcasting

Credits

Producer

Francis Sealey

Cast

Richard Maidment

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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