The document discusses researching TV listings guides from various newspapers to inform the production of an ancillary text product. It notes that the listings guides use consistent codes and conventions like colored channels, column formatting, and bold program details. While conforming to these standards, the document states its product can be personalized to appeal to its audience by utilizing skills developed during research.

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.