Table of Contents

1. Introduction: reality, realism and representation Part 1: Facts 2. Contents and effects 3. Proceeding in a promotional direction Part 2: Fictions 4. Patrol, plods and coppers 5. Thief-takers and rule-breakers 6. The changing contours of TV copland Part 3: Factions 7. That's infotainment 8. Trial by media-courting contempt 9. Summing up

About the Author

Frank Leishman is Professor of Criminology, and Head of the Department of Natural and Social Sciences at the University of Gloucester. Paul Mason is a Lecturer in the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University.