This document discusses researching TV listings guides from various newspapers to inform the creation of an ancillary product. It notes common elements across the listings guides, such as using different colors for each channel, a column format, and bolding program and scheduling details. The document states that conforming to these codes and conventions can benefit the author's ancillary text, while also allowing for personalization to appeal to the intended audience.

1. Ancillary Product
TV Listings Guide - Research

2. Typical Codes &
Sunday Express Conventions
 Date and Day
 Different colours
for each channel
 Column format
 Programme and
scheduling
details in bold
 Featured article
– large image
and rating
 Page numbers
 Extra
information e.g.
website

3. Typical Codes &
Conventions
The Observer  Large
predominant
titles for date
and day
 Different
colours for
each channel
 Column format
 Programme
and scheduling
details in bold
 “Picks of the
Day” -
Featured
article - large
image and

4. Typical Codes &
Conventions
 Large
predominant titles
Daily Mail for date and day
 Different colours
for each channel
with logo
 Column format
 Programme and
scheduling details
in bold
 “Pick of the Day” -
image and review
(anchorage)
 Images for certain
programmes at
the top of page,
providing an
insight into the
critic’s choice

5. My Product
I believe researching different types of TV listings
guides will benefit me in the production stages of
my ancillary text. I will conform to certain codes
and conventions featured in the double page
spreads I have researched, however using the
skills I have developed, I can personalise the
product in order to appeal to the audience.