Diane A. Rodgers

Dr. Diane A. Rodgers is a Senior Lecturer in Media, Arts, and Communication at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Department of Media Arts and Communication within the College of Social Sciences and Arts. She is a co-founder of the Centre for Contemporary Legend (CCL) research group and a member of the CCMS steering committee. Her academic work focuses on folklore and folk horror in 1970s British film and television, particularly exploring how hauntological and supernatural themes shape media narratives and cultural perceptions. Rodgers has contributed to projects such as the AHRC-funded National Folklore Survey and co-edited The Legacy of The X-Files (2023). She teaches courses like Alternative Media and Storytelling in Film & Television, emphasizing critical analysis and theoretical frameworks.

• Education: PhD in Folk Horror and Hauntology in 1970s British Media (Sheffield Hallam University).
• Research Interests: Folklore representation, folk horror subgenres, supernatural in media, children’s TV, and cult media analysis.

Rodgers’ research bridges academic and public engagement, promoting folklore studies through collaborations with museums, conferences, and creative projects. She has presented at international events like the Perspectives on Contemporary Legend Conference and contributed to documentaries, podcasts, and public lectures. Her current projects include a monograph on WYRD TV: Folklore, Folk Horror and Television for BFI Publishing.