"The perfect primer for anyone looking to obtain an overview of what has been happening within British culture over the past decade. [Blandford] has an accessible style, his analysis is sharp, his arguments clear and persuasive, and by virtue of the breadth of his focus, this study is certain to remain a valuable resource as notions of cultural identity across the British Isles continue to provoke debate." -- Owen Evans "Media Wales Journal" "In Steve Blandford's recent book Film, Drama and the Break-up of Britain, the author examines how recent theatre and cinema have reflected and critiqued emerging ways of imagining Britishness - Blandford is a lucid writer whose chapter on Irish film is a deft round-up of existing critical opinions on the topic - " - Ruth Barton, Film Ireland "If you are looking for a summary of film and drama's engagement with pre- and post-devolution in Britain this is the book for you." - Bryce Lease