Doctor Who: Audience and Industry blog tasks

 1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963?

when “Doctor Who” first aired in 1963, it was primarily aimed at a family audience, with a focus on providing entertainment for children while also engaging adults with its imaginative storytelling and science fiction elements. 




2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas.

Personal Identity: meet Susan - movie,costume,dancing

Personal Relationships: Susan lant barbara -what will happen to them

Diversion (Escapism):TARDIS -takes off and clliffhanger- visceral,vicarious

Surveillance (Information / Facts):




3) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a modern 2020s audience?


Escapism
Entertainment
Inspiration



4) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures (Visceral, Vicarious and Voyeuristic pleasures), which of these can be applied to An Unearthly Child?

Vicarious Pleasures: Viewers can also derive vicarious pleasures from the show by identifying with the companions of the Doctor, such as Susan, Ian, and Barbara.


5) What kind of online fan culture does Doctor Who have? Give examples.

Fan Fiction: Fans write stories set in the Doctor Who universe, exploring new adventures or expanding on existing plotlines.

Fan Art: Artists create illustrations, digital art, and crafts inspired by the show’s characters and themes.




Industries

1) What was the television industry like in 1963? How many channels were there?

In 1963, the television industry was still in its infancy, with a relatively limited number of channels available. Approximately 72 commercial television stations



2) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the level of technology in the TV industry in 1963?

The use of simple sets, basic costumes, and rudimentary special effects in An Unearthly Child was a reflection of the technological limitations faced by television producers in 1963. 



3) Why is Doctor Who such an important franchise for the BBC? 

 Doctor Who first aired in 1963 and has since become one of the longest-running and most iconic science fiction series in television history.


4) What other programmes/spin-offs are part of the wider Doctor Who franchise?

Torchwood
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Class


5) Why does the Doctor Who franchise have so much merchandise available? Give examples. 


 Diverse Characters and Storylines: The show features a wide range of characters, aliens, and story arcs, providing ample material for merchandise.



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