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Exam Sec B: TV comedy
2 Questions worth 15 marks each4a
Compare how and why your chosen programme was scheduled on a particular channel. State the day, time and channel.
or
Compare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels. State the day, time and channel.
4bDiscuss in detail how one programme offers audience pleasures. Give examples from the programme
orDiscuss in detail how two programmes offer audience pleasures. Give examples from the programmes
4a
Compare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels. State the day, time and channel.
• Time• What comes before• What comes after• Scheduling tricks
used
• Type of channel (ethos)• Target audience• Type of programme
Title: TV comedy- target audiences
In your tables, define the following terms:
MASS AUDIENCE
NICHE AUDIENCE
You have 2 minutes
Definitions
Mass audienceA wide range of people who may be
young and old, men and women, rich and poor, and interested in main stream entertainment
Niche audienceA narrow range of people who share
similar interests and attitudes
TASK 2
In pairs, complete the worksheet.
You must decide whether the channels target a mass audience or a niche audience and give examples of specific programmes.
You have 5 minutesTV channel Audience (be specific) Example of programmes
BBC1
CBBC
Niche- Children/ young people 10-16
BBC3
BBC Wales
We can usually tell immediately what audience a television channel is targeting through a number of ways
Channel identity Scheduling Content of programmesWatch the following video and discuss the questions
below with the people on your table1. Who is the target audience for E4?2. How does the type of programmes shown reflect
the identity of the channel and the target audience?
3. How does the channel target the audience?
http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/mivana/mediaplayer.php?id=589476fb541817b89ecf4f21248bb641&media=e4_launch1&type=mp4
Title Case study 1: E4
Task
Read the information sheet. Highlight any key sections that you think characterises the channel.
Summary• Targets a young audience• Focuses on entertainment• Focuses on edgy programmes• Regularly shows repeats• Shows imported television programmes more
than UK ones
Title Case study 2: BBC One
BBC One is a very different channel from E4
Based on your existing knowledge, list ways in which they are different?
The BBC is the world’s largest and most well known public service broadcaster
It was formed on 14th November 1922 by a group of British radio manufacturers so that they could produce programmes to be heard on their radios.
John Reith(1971-1989)Reith was the founder of the BBC
He was the first general manager when it was set up as the British Broadcasting Company and he was the first Director General when it became a public corporation in 1927
He created the template for public service broadcasting in Britain. He wanted to offer British
people programmes which would educate, inform and entertain
Glossary word:Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)
Public service broadcasting refers to TV programmes that are broadcast for the public benefit rather than for purely commercial purposes.
These programmes include local news coverage, arts programmes and religious broadcasts
Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)
The BBC is a public service broadcaster. In order to be allowed to broadcast programmes, it has to follow certain rules. These rules do not apply to other channels such as E4. It DOES apply to Channel 4 and ITV.
Question
What type of programmes did John Reith want to make?
The rules You must make quality programmes You must have a large proportion of
British made programmes You must reflect the diversity of Britain A proportion of programmes must be
made outside the M25 You must have a variety of genres and
programmes (such as news, and other informative genres )
You must show a balanced mix of genres (so no stripped scheduling)
How is this different to E4’s character?
The rules You must make quality programmes
You must have a large proportion of British made programmes
You must reflect the diversity of Britain
A proportion of programmes must be made outside the M25
You must have a variety of genres and programmes (such as news, and other informative genres )
You must show a balanced mix of genres (so no stripped scheduling)
How is this different to E4?
E4 do not make their own programmes
E4 shows mainly US programmes
E4 do not make their own programmes
E4 does not show prgrammes that are diverse. Ege. US shows with all white characters
E4 does not show news programmes or factual programmes
E4 uses stripped scheduling (showing programmes every day at the same time)
Title: Citizen Khan
Watch the following clip
How does the programme fit BBC One’s character and the BBC’s PSB requirements?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sd2LYdzd78
Citizen Khan• Entertains• Targets a wide
audience 16 +• Made outside of
the M25• Reflects the
diversity of Britain• Comedy shown
along side news and other genres
Task
Explain why The Big Bang Theory is shown on E4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv_MbEGkblM
Explain why Citizen Khan is shown on BBC One Key words
PSBEntertainment
RemitMass/ niche
audience
• Niche audience channel
• Entertainment channel
• Imported from US• Stripped schedule
The ‘how’ part
TV channels use scheduling to attract as large audience numbers as possible.
Look at the TV schedule for series 1 and 2 of Citizen Khan. Using the key terminology sheet, identify the scheduling strategies used by BBC One
Extension- describe how they attract the audience
The ‘how’ part
TV channels use scheduling to attract as large audience numbers as possible.
Look at the TV schedule for TBBT. Using the key terminology sheet, identify the scheduling strategies used by E4. Write your answers on the schedule sheets
TaskCompare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels. State the day, time and channel.
Programme How Why
Citizen Khan • On BBC1• Mass audience• Watershed (after 9.00)• Prime time• Inheritance• Hammocking• Zoning
TBBT • On E4• Stripped schedule• Prime time• Zoning• Pairing
TaskCompare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels. State the day, time and channel.
Programme How Why
Citizen Khan On BBC1Mass audienceWatershed (after 9.00)Prime time
Inheritance
Hammocking
Zoning
PSB rules & BBC remit to entertainTargeted at adult mass audienceAdult contentPlace reserved for popular programmesAfter 10 oclock news- people will say tunedPeople are encouraged to stay tuned to watch Gavin and StaceyComedy zone on Friday night. People relax and want entertainment and relief from long week at work
TBBT
TaskCompare how and why two programmes were scheduled on different channels. State the day, time and channel.
Programme How Why
TBBT On E4
Stripped schedule
Prime time
Zoning
Pairing
US programme to entertain niche audienceOn at the same time every week day so people will be in the habit of watching itPlace reserved for popular programmesPlaced next to another comedy programmePaired with a similar show so people are less likely to switch over