Top Gear is shown on BBC1/2 and Dave, Dave is owned by the BBC.
Content:
reviews Cars, price, looks etc...
Star in reasonably priced car, challenge
Special challenge- India, Israel ...
Stig (in house challenge)
5 minute introduction
Reviews are in a car not just a studio (on location)
Structure:
The show starts off with a 5 minute introduction that outlines what will be shown in the show, this is done in banter like way by the presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
challenge introduction (in studio)
After the introduction, the main challenge is introduced to the audience, normally this is a race in a foreign country with random unreliable cars that are humorous and are chosen to make the user laugh.
Around fifteen minutes of footage of the challenge are shown, these clips establish what is happening in terms of the starting position and the preparation/cars that were chosen for the challenge.
There is a break and the show returns with a review of a car, this is often a super car that is chosen to leave the viewer in awe, other times the car is an average car that is reviewed to inform the viewer what cars to and not to buy.
A segment called 'Star in reasonably priced car' comes on around the middle of the show, this is where a celebrity takes a number of laps around the race circuit to compete with other celebrities who have previously been on the show, the celebrities are interviewed, their best lap is show and their time is placed on a board.
The concluding part of the challenge is shown and the verdict on the cars tested concludes.
'The cool wall' is then featured, on this various cars are put on a wall which is judged from 'very bad' to 'sub zero'.
The show ends with a 'bombshell', this is a signature feature of Top Gear, it consists of Jeremy Clarkson summarising the show in a few words.
Presenters and MES:
In the show there are three presenters. James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, each presenter has their own personality that is different from the others, the viewers can relate to each personality and decide on their favourite. The presenters use colloquial language to relate to the audience.
Camerawork:
The show consists of fast cuts. The main camera angle is a medium close up, this is used on the presenters. Establishing shots are used on challenges to show the location of the event. Extreme close ups and close up shots are sometimes used on the presenter or the car when an important statement is made.
Use of effects and titles:
At the beginning and end of the show there are title sequences, the opening sequence is fast and shows what will happen in the show. The final sequence displays the credits of people who have contributed towards the show. The soundtrack of the show sets a happy tone for what is following it, this provokes the viewer to think the show is humorous.
Blue Peter:
Content:
The purpose of the show is to educate the young audience who watch the show. Each show has its own topics that are generated to gain the interest of the youth. Each episode is different in terms of content however there are always guests and competitions.
Structure:
The show starts with an opening sequence, that establishes that the show is on, this then turns into an introduction to the show, where the presenters Barney and Helen tell the viewer what is going to happen later on.
The presenters then meet guests who are fans of the show. These guests participate in a competition to win a prize.
The main content of the show is then shown, this often varies as it rotates around occasions, for example the Olympics.
After the main content is shown, there are celebrity guests who join the presenters in the studio for interviews.
The show then concludes and the topics/guests for the next show are shown.
The structure of the show changes frequently and the order of segments are sometimes swapped around, for example content is often shown after guests have been on.
Presenters and MES:
The presenters on Blue Peter are Barney and Helen, each has their own personality and because they are opposite gender the audience can relate to at least one of them.
The presenters are young and bring energy to the show. The main colour of Blue Peter is blue, this reinforces the idea that genders can come together to be interested in the same topics. Blue is a neutral colour that emphasises relaxation. The topics on the show such as new computers and technology are reinforced by the modern studio and layout of the show.
Use of effects and titles:
In Blue Peter, the title sequences consist of a 3d logo and fast flashes on a blue background, this connotes technology. The sequences use a modern looking font that appeal to the target audience of young children.
The One Show:
Guest interviews
History
People
Daily Life
Challenges
The purpose of the one show is to inform viewers on events, and occasions. The show is similar to a news programme, however it is far more laid back and relaxed. The show consists of well known celebrities and interviews.
Structure:
The show starts with an introduction to what will be shown in the show, this then turns into a celebrity interview, however it is very relaxed and is rather a talk than an interview. After this there is a story told and special insight is given into this, this happens outside of the studio. The story can be on any topic and is often uplifting.
Once the story is told partially, we return to the studio and the conversation with the guests carries on. This then switches over to the story and then back the guest. The show is then concluded with a quiz or a competition.
Presenters and MES:
The One Show is presented by Alex and Chris who seem to be quite old, these are good presenters as they can relate to most of the guests on the show, and more importantly the viewers who are mostly middle aged. In the show the main colour scheme is red and purple these colours connote relaxation and are colours often associated with older people.
Use of effects and titles:
The title sequences are very simple and the theme tune is old fashioned, appealing to the audience of middle aged people.
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