Combines both theory and practice to lead, stepwise, to a full understanding of radio drama form. Perfect for Undergraduate radio courses, MA radio production courses, and radio drama writing courses.

Richard J. Hand is Professor of Theatre and Media Drama in the Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Glamorgan, UK.

Section 1: A Contextual Guide to Radio Drama
Chapter 1: History of Radio Drama
Case Study: Mercury Theatre on the Air's "War of the Worlds" (1938)
Chapter 2: Theories of Radio Drama
Case Study 2: The Revenge and A Pot Calling the Kettle Black
Chapter 3: Radio Drama in the Contemporary World
Case Study: We're Alive: A Story of Survival (2009 onwards)
Section 2: A Practical Guide to Radio Drama
Chapter 1: Writing
Chapter 2: Production
Chapter 3: Performing
Case Study: The Terrifying Tale of Sweeney Todd!
Appendix: Writing Effective Radio Ad Copy: Six Steps to Successful Radio Commercials by Rik Ferrell
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