Cover work. (Halsey)

Research the terms 'high-brow' and 'low-brow'. What do they refer to? How can we apply them to the main TV channels?

High-brow: not interested in serious art, literature; relating to or intended for people who are interested for people who are not interested in serious ideas. (A more elevated way of thinking has messages and triggers thought.

Low-brow: not highly intellectual or cultured. A person who possesses or has pretensions to superior learning or culture. A simpler way of high brow, superficiality (celebrity gossip).

Research the term 'public service broadcasting'. What does it refer to? How does it influence what appears on the main five channels?

Public Service Broadcasting is a London-based musical duo consisting of J. Willgoose, Esq. on guitar, banjo, other stringed instruments, samplings and electronic instruments; and Wrigglesworth on drums, piano and electronic instruments.
This influences what appears on National Television because it creates a mood for the viewer and it creates a certain atmosphere and makes the viewer feel the way the the programme wants them to feel eg. uplifting music or slow boring music and affects. 

BBC11. Research BBC1. What part of the BBC's remit is covered by BBC1?BBC One's remit is to be the BBC's most popular mixed-genre television service across the UK, offering a wide range of high-quality programmes. It should be the BBC's primary outlet for major UK and international events and it should reflect the whole of the UK in its output. A very high proportion of its programmes should be original productions.

2. How does it fit into the concept of public service broadcasting? 

Because the channel is used to entertain, inform and educate people. 

3. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?  

Eastenders, Holby City and The Driver. All of these shows have no value of information neither does it contain any education so it would be considered as entertainment.

4. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)  

A typical audience for this TV channel are working class adults. This idea is suggested as BBC1 have news at certain times of the day to inform society of their surroundings and what's happening globally. However, there are entertainment aired on BBC1 which would be suitable for teenagers/younger generation.

BBC21. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?Daily Politics, The Life Of Mammals, Break In Britain appear on BBC2. These programmes are more educational and would represent the educational service by BBC. 

2.What do you think is the TV channel’s main aim? (Education, entertainment, appeal to youth, controversy, viewing figures/advertising revenue etc.)  

Education would be considered the main aim of this channel simply because of the programmes being viewed.

3. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.) 

I think that the main audience would be considered as students as it is very educational but could appeal to those adults of working class because they may be interested in broadening their knowledge. 

4. What is the flagship news programme on BBC2?

ITV1

1.What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme? 

Loose Women, Coronation Street, Emmerdale. These are all drama based, no education or information is being interpreted when watching these. 

2.Name some major stars associated with ITV1. 

Simon Cowell, Keith Lemon 

3.Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.) 
The younger generation who are interested in entertainment and also adults who need some entertaintment after a long working day may be the typical audience for this channel.

4.Would ITV1 be considered high-brow or low-brow? 

Low-brow due to it's main target audience being a younger generation. 

Channel 4

1.What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?
Channel 4 news, Jamie's comfort food, Gadget man. The common link these programmes have are that they are for for educational purposes and could also be interpreted as entertainment.

 2.When Channel 4 was launched, what was its aim? 

Channel 4's aim is to be diverse.

3.Channel 4 News is an important part of the channel. What type of news is C4 News famous for? 

Provides latest UK and worldwide news to the public.  

4.Would Channel 4 be considered high-brow or low-brow? 

High-Brow because they cover politics, current affairs.  

5.Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.) 

Channel 5

1.What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme? 

Home and Away, Big Brother, Neighbours. These shows are also viewed for entertainment purposes. 

2.How long has Channel 5 existed? 

23 years. 

3.What programmes has Channel 5 been famous for? 

Big Brother,

4.Would Channel 5 be considered high-brow or low-brow? 

Low-Brow because the programmes aired on channel 5 appeal to the younger generation.

5.Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.) 

The younger generation would be a typical member for the TV channel as it is entertainment that is viewed at times children are awake.