“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”

-Bill Shankly

• A three part documentary examining the intricacies of crowd behaviour.

• Our extract would be from the episode; Football Fans. Further episodes would include Political and Music Crowds.

• Examining aspects such as chanting, Mexican waves, etc, whilst also the darker side

• Analysis from Psychologists & Police.

BriefBrief

Channel PropositionsChannel Propositions

• We would like the programme to fit in with the documentary style of ‘Bang Goes the Theory’ on BBC1, with the analytical yet enjoyable process.

• The order of information, analysis and then example in the above scene works in a way maintaining the audiences focus. This is something we feel we could use as a basis.

The Sub- GenreThe Sub- Genre

• Presenter led

• Frequent Interviews

• Research data

• Archive footage

• Reflective of crowd behaviour

• Behaviour to be analysed.

Target AudienceTarget Audience

• Firstly, those of a scientific interest, due to the analytical behaviour of crowds. (What affects mob/crowd behaviour, targeting adults/teens interested in behavioural effects).

• Secondly, sports fans.The basis of our documentary is that of football fans and the variety of their behaviour, ranging from the average fan to a hooligan.

Print WorkPrint Work

• For the two page spread we intend to do an interview with the presenter about the documentary talking retrospectively about experience gained.

• The newspaper advert would be between the presenter in alone in a related scene/pose (see Michael Moore right), or a crowd of people walking towards one person.

Interviews

Policeman – Personal experience of arrests due to football crowd trouble.

Psychologists – Facts and Theories about how people change when in a crowd, whilst under the influence of alcohol etc.

Football Fans – Opinions of why they go to football, amounts of money spent and satisfaction they receive.

Our ProjectOur Project

• Establish the setting of our project, London and the football culture surrounding. Earlier Quote.

• Next, Discuss the ever expanding culture surrounding football and stereotypical actions fans engage in.

• Next we will bring in professional opinion, an opinion from a Police Officer who has observed this behaviour.

Our Project (cont.)

• A run down of relevant statistics and facts to help educate the audience to the passionate nature of football fans.

• Look at crowds in general and famous example; Maggie Thatcher Poll Riot.

• A psychologist would analyse this example, and perhaps relate to modern day.

• Thankyou, for your time.

• Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.