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James Leggott is a Lecturer in Film and Television Studies at Northumbria University since 2006. He holds a PhD in Film and Television Studies from the University of Newcastle (2004) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2005). His research focuses on British film and television culture, emphasizing regional representation, overlooked creative figures, and popular genres. He has authored monographs on contemporary British cinema, the Amber film collective, and regional storytelling in media.
- Key Publications: Books on North East England's screen representation, Amber Collective films, and period drama masculinity.
- Supervision: Advises PhD candidates Geoffrey Matthews (surviving child in film) and Stuart Frazer (Catherine Cookson TV cycle).
His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary media, with recent projects including a book on writer Alan Plater and studies of 1970s TV comedy and regional voices. He co-edits collections on UK sci-fi, medical representation, and Chris Morris's comedy.
