{"title":"Tim Worthington","description":"\u003cp\u003eTim Worthington explores the rich tapestry of arts and culture with a keen eye for nostalgia and historical depth. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Age of Children's TV\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the influential moments and icons that have shaped cultural experiences across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful narratives that celebrate creative milestones and examine their enduring impact. Worthington's books offer thoughtful reflections for anyone interested in the intersections of media, memory, and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-golden-age-of-childrens-tv-by-tim-worthington-9781785306402","title":"The Golden Age of Children's TV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n'“Sincere love, detailed memory and deep knowledge make this dive into children's TV history truly joyful”' - \u003ci\u003eSamira Ahmed\u003c\/i\u003e  \n'“I love this book. It's important, invaluable and oddly emotional”' - \u003ci\u003eGrace Dent\u003c\/i\u003e  \n'“A fabulous deep dive into an Atlantis of nostalgia”' - \u003ci\u003eDavid Quantick\u003c\/i\u003e  \n'“Tim Worthington is the acknowledged master of this kind of entertaining but authoritative media scholarship”' - \u003ci\u003eStuart Maconie\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eA Nostalgic Look at Brilliant British Telly!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, British children's TV was surely the finest entertainment in the world. From \u003ci\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Clangers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlue Peter\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eMagpie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCamberwick Green\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eTiswas\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCaptain Pugwash\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Roundabout\u003c\/i\u003e, there was a huge variety on offer for kids - and adults - to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Age of Children's TV\u003c\/i\u003e, Tim Worthington brings back the joy of those times and the programmes we loved, sharing a deep-dive behind the scenes of key programmes, how they came about and the stories behind the shows. From Saturday morning telly to teatime favourites, discover everything you never knew about the programmes you loved as well as the gossip from behind-the-scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with affection but also with a wry appreciation of the shortcomings of the times, this is the hugely engaging and entertaining story of a key part of our pop culture, from a time long before streaming and the internet, when we sat down together to watch brilliant British telly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471781871852,"sku":"9781785306402","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781785306402-the-golden-age-of-children-s-tv.jpg?v=1775253919"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tim-worthington.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}