A fly-on-the-wall account of what happens when the author's first-born child, Henry, comes home from the hospital, this humorous narrative explores a disinclined father’s perspective on parenthood. Un
Tony Garnett is the first book-length study of one of the most respected and prolific producers working in British television. From ground-breaking dramas from the 1960s such as Up the Junction and Ca
The National Trust has the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the individual gardens, placing them fi
Scent in Your Garden by Stephen Lacey is a classic gardening title which introduces the fundamental aspects of design with fragrant plants, and explains how to achieve effects that please the eye as w
Staffordshire with a wealth of new plants introduced from all over the globe; and the outstanding gardens of this century, such as Nymans in Sussex, Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, and Hidcote in Glouces
Colour Films in Britain is the first nationally-focused study of colour style and technology. Unlike the coming of sound, colour did not revolutionise the film industry overnight, and charting the Bri
A study of the classic television drama Cathy Come Home (BBC 1966) which tells the moving story of a young couple's struggles with poverty, debt and homelessness. Stephe
Favourite characters from Apple Tree Farm introduce young children to the wonderful world of nature around them.Each double page features a different species of wildlife, including birds, frogs, flowe
Contains 50 colourful cards showing the time in words, numbers and on a clear clock face.The reverse of each card illustrates a scene of what is happening on Apple Tree Farm at that time.Includes 15 e
This collection of essays examines landmark British television programs of the last forty years, from Doctor Who to The Office, and from The Demon Headmaster to Queer As Folk. Contributions from promi
British Television Drama provides resources for critical thinking about key aspects of television drama in Britain since 1960, including institutional, textual, cultural, economic and audience-centred
British Television Drama provides resources for critical thinking about key aspects of television drama in Britain since 1960, including institutional, textual, cultural, economic and audience-centred
