2. NORTHERNERS
Dialect:
-Use of doon instead of down and substitution of -ang noise in words that end –ong
- Use of gottal-stop on words like ‘The’ – replaced by the letter ‘t’
Clothing:
- Young males: Long trench coats, converse,
- Young females: Skimpy clothing, mini skirts, high heels, crop tops (Cheshire)
- Old males: Flat caps, jumpers, browns and beige, slippers (Lancashire)
Location/Setting:
- Cheshire
- Lancashire
- Yorkshire
- Northumbland
- Lincoln
- Angel of the North
Props:
- Pipe
- Cup of tea
- Pie
- Dogs
Costume and Makeup:
- Young males: Scruffy hair, stubble
- Young females: Fake tan, Hair extensions, heavy make-up, fake eyelashes
- Old males: Beards, facial hair.
Class/Status:
-Working class
3. ESSEX
Dialect:
-abbreviation of words and slang e.g. Jell (jealous), reem (looks good)
Clothing:
- Young females: Designer wear, high heels, dresses, skirts
- Young males: Designer wear, Suit trousers, shirts, gilets
Locations/settings:
- Cafes (Costa)
- Expensive shops and Restaurants
- Queen Elizabeth II Bridge
- salons
Props:
- Luxury cars e.g. Mercedes
- Handbags
- Smart phones
Costume and Makeup:
- Young females: Heavy make up, Fake tan, Hair extensions, glamorous hair, styled
- Young males: Fake tan, short styled hair, Hair dye, stubble, well kept
Class/status:
-Working class however like to see themselves as upper.
4. SCOTTISH
Dialect:
- Strong accent, stereotypically hard to understand if not
Scottish. Substitution of words e.g. ‘Can not’ often said as ‘Canny’
Clothing:
- Kilts, Burberry clothing, woolly coats
Locations/settings:
- Country side
- Castles
- Glasgow
Props:
- Bag Pipes,
Costume and Makeup:
- Pale, Freckles, Ginger, Large/fat
Class/status:
-Working class
5. WELSH
Dialect:
- Strong accent, Welsh language (Celtic)
Clothing:
- Jumpers, coats, winter wear
Locations/settings:
- Country side
- Fields
- Cottages
- Cardiff
Props:
- Rugby ball
- Walking stick
- Sheep dog
Costume and Makeup:
- Small
- Dark Haired
Class/status:
-Working class
6. IRISH
Dialect:
- Strong accent, speak Gaelic
Clothing:
- Briefs, trilby’s
Setting/Locations
- Pub
- Country Side
Props:
- Beer (Guinness)
- Four leaf clover
- Pot of gold
Costume and Makeup:
- Ginger, pale skin, Small
Class/status:
- Working class
7. NEWCASTLE
(GEORDIE)
Dialect:
- Strong accent, slang words such as ‘why aye’ and ‘bonny’
Clothing:
- Young females: Very minimal, over the top, short skirts, dresses
-Young Males: Low neck tops, Vests, Tight fitting, jeans
Setting/Locations
- Clubs
- Pubs
- Newcastle
Props:
- Alcohol
- underwear
Costume and Makeup:
- Heavy make-up, fake tan, styled hair,
dyed hair and hair extensions
Class/status:
-Working class
8. YORKSHIRE
Dialect:
- Old English, Country accent and sayings such as ‘Oarse muck’
Clothing:
- big coats, wellingtons, jodhpurs, boots, flat caps, tweed clothing
Setting/Locations
- Countryside
- fields
- Farms
- Agriculture
Props:
- Tractors
- Spades, hoes, rakes
- Pipe
Class/status:
Working class
9. MANCHESTER
(MANCS)
Dialect:
- Strong accent, phrases such as your ‘Your dead right mate’ and
slang
Clothing:
- Tracksuits, Hoodies, trainers, caps
Setting/Locations
- Urban areas
- Parks
Props:
- Knives, drugs, guns, alcohol
Cigarettes
Class/status:
Working class and Unemployed
10. LIVERPOOL
(SCOUSERS)
Dialect:
- Strong accent, phrases such as ‘Ey calm down’ – ‘Do one’
or ‘On ya bill’
Clothing:
- Tracksuits, sportswear
Setting/Locations
- Urban areas
Props:
- Crowbars, Knives
Costume and Makeup:
- Dark haired, Curly hair, facial hair
Class/status:
-Working class or Unemployed
11. BIRMINGHAM
(BRUMMIES')
Dialect:
- Slang words such as ‘Babby’,’Cob’ or ‘Wench’ quite negative
words
Setting/Locations
- Urban areas
Props:
- TV’s, couches, microwaves (Lazy)
Class/status:
Working class and Unemployed
