01 television

We look at current news articles about the BBC and return to the OCR fact sheet on the television industry.  

According to The Times newspaper this week,  watching TV live and in real time accounts for most TV viewing.

1. What do you understand by the terms 'live' content and 'on demand' content?
2.  Live  TV audiences scroll through whatever content is currently on and select what channel seems best for them but do not have the option to specifically choose the channel. On the other hand On demand viewers have the the option to select a channel or browse them before they watch them.
3. What is the demand for 'live' content like?
4. There is high demand for a live audience because live audiences make up 73% of all viewings. 
5. According to ratings research, there are 8 programmes cited as the top live shows for family viewing. How many have you watched?
6. The only live show I have watched was one of the Jurassic world films
7. Apply Blumler and Katz's audience framework to what you learn from this article.
8. on of the gratifications that can be taken from watching strictly come dancing or other popular family shows is entertainment. Entertainment can be escapism but most importantly relaxation and enjoyment. When the whole family enjoys or is entertained by a show, it can help them bond and feel closer to one another especially when the show allows for discussion such as family members discussing who the best dancer was in the latest episode of Strictly come dancing.