Elke Weissmann

Elke’s research and teaching interests primarily lie in the area of television. This includes high-end drama, an area where she has specific expertise on transnational television with past collaborative work with Jonathan Bignell and a current research project with Trisha Dunleavy. She is also interested in soap opera and public service television. She is also working on a project on sustainability, local community and community-led television which is a collaboration between Edge Hill University, the University of Liverpool, Love Wavertree CIC and the British Academy.

Recent publications include:

A Future for the Climate: Devolution and Participation in Climate Documentaries
Weissmann, Elke. & Tyrrell, B., 18 Oct 2023, Toxic News?: Covering Climate Change. Mair, J., Ryley, J. & Beck, A. (eds.). London: Bite-Sized Books Ltd, p. 107-115 9 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

Cultural Diversity in Internationally Coproduced High-end Drama
Dunleavy, T. & Weissmann, E., 3 Mar 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Critical Studies in Television. p. 1-11
Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial (journal)