David Rolinson

Dr David Rolinson is a Lecturer in Communications, Media and Culture at the University of Stirling. He holds a first-class degree in English and History and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Hull. His research focuses on docudrama, terrorism in media, and British television drama history. He joined the University of Stirling in 2009 and has held roles such as Programme Director of Film & Media and Senior Adviser of Studies. His work includes pioneering methods in television direction studies, co-editing Dennis Potter’s non-fiction works, and contributing to DVD releases like 'Dissent and Disruption: Alan Clarke at the BBC'.

Research interests include science documentaries on mental illness, television branding in coproductions, welfare formats, and torture in terrorism dramas. He actively disseminates research through non-academic channels, including public talks and his website britishtelevisiondrama.org.uk, which archives his extensive publications and media contributions.

His awards include recognition for 'Alan Clarke' (2005) by Sight & Sound and praise for 'The Art of Invective' from Jonathan Meades. He supervises PhDs in film and television studies, emphasizing historical, archival, or textual approaches.