1. Featuring ‘behind the scenes in
the top right corner is a common
convention for radio times. It
makes the audience feel as if they
are getting an exclusive that they
cant get anywhere else.
The title relates back to the
main image of a behind the
scenes shot of a television
show based in the 50s. This
also intrigues the readers by
the mention of blood and guts.
The use of a bold black
drop cap at the start of the
paragraph emphasise the
importance of the
paragraph and stands out
from the rest of the text.
The use of a grab quote to the
left of the title, takes an
important quote relating to the
programme that may be of
interest to the audience. This
entices them to read the whole
article in order to find out more
A caption just to the left of
the picture describes the
scene taking place, giving
the audience an inside
view on the gruesome
scene.
The use of behind the
shoulder shots in the main
image gives a behind the
scene appearance. Making
them feel as if they are
there in the action. Being
involved in the production
process.
Mise en scene: the
microphone and professional
camera is featured in the shot.
This links to the article of
behind the scenes. The use of
costume portrays the decade
of the programme, the
background features aspects
of that era linking to the show
itself
Although there is one main image
that takes up a large proportion of
the page there is also two smaller
images that are directly related to the
‘behind the scenes’ they emphasis
the USP of the programme as it being
based on true events with the use of
an old photo.
House style:
The use of a page number
on the bottom left makes it
easy for the readers to
identify where the article is
located
Brand identity is shown
throughout as radio times
is well known TV guide.
Through the use of this
they have a developed
reader base, that the
programme would appeal
to.
Borders around images
draw attention to them
emphasising their relevance
to the article itself, guiding
the readers attention. Thus
appealing to readers who
prefer to look a pictures.
a quote from a diary is used
to reiterate that the show is
based on true event
The colour scheme of the
article links with the theme of
the article, red to connote
blood and death. Where as the
black and white links with the
reference to “old fashioned”
2. Target audience
• Radio times is a highly rated magazine that
reaches out to a broad target auience. This
magazine focusses on the advertisement of tv
programmes and radio listing’s. which makes
it the ideal place to put a behind the scenes
documentary on a successful tv program.
