This 30-second radio script introduces an upcoming documentary that examines LGBT representation in media. It notes that in 2016 only 4.8% of TV characters identified as LGBT, questioning if this accurately portrays real life. Soundbites from interviews and people on the street suggest that LGBT characters are often portrayed as side characters or tokens, or shown in comedic ways. The documentary aims to explore the truth around LGBT portrayal in media, given past ignorance and current issues with accurate representation.

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RADIO SCRIPT
PRODUCT :Documentary
DATE : 20th March
TITLE : LGBT Representation in the media : What is the truth?
LENGTH :30 seconds
INTRO : Background music fading in
PERSON 1 : In 2016, only 4.8% of regular characters on broadcast scripted primetime TV
identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Do you think that this is an
accurate portrayal of real life? Do you believe that LGBT personalities are underrepresented
in the media??
VOX POP CLIP 1 : “USUALLY SHOWNAS LIKE SIDE CHARACTERS”
VOX POP CLIP 2 : “THEY’RE MADE A BIG DEAL OF IN COMEDIC WAYS”
INTERVIEW CLIP 1 : “SOMETIMES THE MEDIA GET IT WRONG”
VOX POP CLIP 3 : “JUST A LITTLE TOKENCHARACTER”
INTERVIEW CLIP 2 : “IN THE PAST THEY WOULD BE MORE OR LESS IGNORED”
PERSON 2 : Tune in to our new documentary : ‘LGBT Representation in the media, what is
the truth?’ 20th March, BBC3, 9PM