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TV channel ResearchBy Michelle Asafu-Adjaye
The channels I will research
Channel
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster that was launched in 1982.
These are some of channel four’s sister channels
The shows shown on channel 4 are:
Kids shows:
The Hoobs The Simpsons
News:
Soap operas such as:
They also show a range of films.
Sports:
Formula 1 Horse racing
Reality shows:
Gordon Browns F word
Game shows:
Adult Comedy:
Target audience
The target audience of the shows that show on channel four depends on the type of programme and the time it is shown at.
• From 6AM to 7AM• Children's programmes are
shown for infants.• E.g.- the Hoobs
• From 9AM to 6PM.• These programmes are aimed at
people who stay at home during the day and the elderly.
• Reality shows and game shows are shown.
• E.G.- Deal or no deal and come dine with me.
• Between 6PM and 7PM• These programmes are aimed at
teenagers.• E.g.- Hollyoaks
• From 9PM to around 2AM the programmes shown are for an older audience.
• The programmes shown may contain strong language and adult themes.
• E.g.- Facejacker and shameless
Types of Documentaries
•Most of the documentaries shown on channel four are documentaries that explore peoples lifestyles.•Most channel four documentaries begin at 9PM
Types of documentaries:
Gypsy blood- This a documentary about the violent culture that is sometimes passed down to gypsy children.
One born every minute- This is a documentary that takes a look at a maternity unit from the parents to be point of view and the maternity staff.
Types of documentaries
Katie: the science of seeing again- this is a documentary about a girl who is undergoing major surgery to regain her eye sight.
15 kids and counting- This is a documentary which explores the lives of some of Britain's largest families.
WebsitesChannel four has two main websites: channel4.com and 4oD.com
On the channel 4 on demand website you can catch up on programmes you’ve missed
You can access other websites owned by channel 4.
Channel4.com is the channels main website:
This tells you a list of all the programmes on channel four and tells you what time they are coming on.
BBC is the British Broadcasting corporation which was launched on the 1st January 1927. It’s the largest broadcaster in the world. It’s licenced to broadcast in the UK, channel islands and Isle of Man.
Some of the BBC’s sister channels are:
Programmes that are shown on the BBC are:
Soaps:
News:
Children's programmes:
Reality shows:
The apprenticeCelebrity master chef
They also show a range of films.Cbeebies CBBC
Game shows:
Total wipe out
Sports:
The weakest link
Football Rugby
Comedy/ Adult comedy:
OutnumberedFamily guy
Target Audience
The target audience of the shows that show on the BBC depends on the type of programme and the time it is shown at. I will focus in the target audience of BBC1 and BBC three.
At 6Am the BBC news is shown probably because 6am is considered as the beginning of the day. Its probably targeted at people who go to work or are in education to keep them informed about news, travel and weather.
From 9:00 AM to 2:00 these programmes are aimed at men and women who stay at home and the elderly. Programmes such as bargain hunt, homes under the hammer and doctors are shown at these times.
From 3PM the programmes shown are aimed at children E.g. programmes such as prank control, Dick and Dom go wild and Shaun the sheep are shown. These children's programmes are shown at 3pm onwards because it’s the time that most children finish school.
From 9PM onwards the programmes shown are targeted at adults because some of these programmes contain strong/offensive language. Programmes like have I got news for you and spooks are shown at these times.
• BBC three programmes: start at7PM • From 10PM programmes shown are targeted
at 18+ • These programmes contain:• adult humour & strong language. • Examples: family guy, top gear, Lee Nelson’s
Well Good Show
Types of Documentaries
The documentaries shown on the BBC are about wildlife, exposing certain things and educating people.
Panorama: This is a current affairs documentary programme.
Misbehaving Mums – Documentary about pregnant women who are doing things that are putting their unborn babies at risk.
Inside the human body- a factual documentary about what goes in inside the human body.
Websites
The BBC’s main website BBC.co.uk has a range of features which can be explored online.
You can access the news daily and up to date.
You can also check the weather.
You can access the different BBC radio stations
The BBC.co.uk website also has a section of categories in which the audience can pick from.
BBC iPlayer is the bbc website that allows you to watch/catch-up programmes that have been shown on the various BBC channels.
My documentary
I would put my documentary on BBC three because the programmes that they show are educational and educating. I would also be able to gain access to a younger target audience.