Beschreibung:
This book explores the literary and cultural history behind certain Christmas and Halloween traditions, and examines the way that they have moved into broadcasting. It demonstrates how these horror traditions have become more domestic and personal, and how they provide a necessary seasonal pause for reflection on our fears.
Introduction: Defining Television Gothic1. The British Ghost Story at Christmas2. A Broadcast Tradition3. Irruptions of the Abnormal4. Seasonality, Nostalgia, Heritage and History5. The Ghost Story for Christmas and 'Treehouse of Horror'