2. BBC1
BBC is a British station that broadcasts a variety of TV shows and films usually aimed at wide
age ranged audience suitable for families in particular. Therefore only showing some shows past a
certain time
The BBC has the most successful and reliable news channel in the country and the most popular,
the channel is formal and always politically correct.
BBC shows a range of television shows including many period dramas such as Ripper Street, and
many soaps such as Eastenders also the BBC shows reality shows such as The Voice.
BBC is broadcasted across the world with many sister channels such as BBC America so it’s
channels are suitable for many different people from many different cultures.
3. BBC1
BBC REMIT IS THE FOLLOWING
Scope of the Public Purpose
Market Context and BBC Role
Market Context and Developments
The opportunities for communities to develop, interact and present themselves to their own
communities and to others will increase.
Investment in traditional local, regional and nations’ media has been under increasing
pressure.
Represent the different nations, regions and communities to the rest of the UK.
Cater for the different nations, regions and communities of the UK.
Bring people together for shared experiences.
Encourage interest in, and conversation about local communities.
4. ITV 1
ITV is a family based station as its shows and films don’t consist of any mature themes.
ITV is a channel that sticks to the government rules such as they cannot show any shows or films
containing strong language or adults themes past a certain time.
ITV is mainly aimed at 16+ as the shows that are featured on it our child friendly, they may have
some scenes that may not be suitable for children under the age of 16. As some programmes contain
mature themes and adult humour
ITV mainly shows , shows such as the news , sports and drama and reality such as X-factor
, vampire diaries.
ITV does not show series or films such as crime or horror .
5. ITV 1
With the launch of the first commercial broadcaster ITV in 1955, the government required that the local
franchises fulfilled a similar obligation, mandating a certain level of local news coverage, arts and religious
programming, in return for the right to broadcast.
ITV1 is a mainstream public service channel funded by advertising revenue. It aims to attract the widest possible
audience by offering a range of high quality programmes that are inclusive in their appeal, particularly at peak
viewing times. Whilst principally targeted at mass audiences, ITV1 also shows programmes for particular sections
of the audience: for example children, adults under 35, men, and people watching at home during the day. ITV1
has no specific remit to cater for specific minorities or to be innovative in form or content, though these qualities
will be present in the schedule from time to time.
6. E4
E4 is a companion channel to Channel 4 which includes a lot of US programme imports making it
very popular.
E4 contains a lot of mature and adult theme shows such as misfits, this film contains strong
language, drug use/substance abuse and sexual references.
E4 also shows a lot of reality shows which are often considered as controversial such as popular
drama Skins and many comedy TV shows such as 2 Broke Girls and How I Met Your Mother.
E4 is a channel aimed at an age group 18+ due to the majority shows being considered as
inappropriate for a younger audience
the making of a broad range of relevant media content of high quality that, taken as a
whole, appeals to the tastes and interests of a culturally diverse society;
the making of high quality films intended to be shown to the general public at the cinema in the
United Kingdom;
the broadcasting and distribution of such content and films;
7. E4
the making of relevant media content that consists of news and current affairs;
the making of relevant media content that appeals to the tastes and interests of
older children and young adults;
the broadcasting or distribution by means of electronic communications
networks of feature films that reflect cultural activity in the United Kingdom
(including third party films), and
the broadcasting or distribution of relevant media content by means of a range
of different types of electronic communications networks.
8. E4
In addition, Channel 4 must also:
promote measures intended to secure that people are well informed and motivated to
participate in society in a variety of ways;
support the development of people with creative talent, in particular people involved in the
film industry and at the start of their careers;
support and stimulate well-informed debate on a wide range of issues, including by
providing access to information and views from around the world and by challenging established
views;
promote alternative views and new perspectives, and
provide access to material that is intended to inspire people to make changes in their lives.
9. WHAT GENRE AND
CHANNEL I HAVE CHOSEN
Genre – Murder mystery
My chosen channel will be itv 1 as most of the programmes
featured on this channel have a theme similar such as poirot
