JODIE FOSTER-PILIA

Assignment 6 : TV channel research

The channels I will research

Channel 4

Channel 5

Channel 4

Information about channel 4Channel 4 is available on all digital platforms (terrestrial, satellite and cable) as well as through analogue transmission

Channel 4 does not produce its own programmes but commissions them from more than 300 independent production companies across the UK

the Channel Four Group operates a variety of pay channels, including the E4 entertainment channel, E4+1, and three film channels

More than three-quarters of the UK’s population watch Channel 4 services in the course of an average week.

Channel 4 was launched on 2nd November 1982

http://www.channel4.com/about_c4/information.html

More channel 4 information

Through its film arm Film4 Channel 4 is also a key supporter of British film making talent.

Channel 4 are a major investor in the UK's creative economy, working with around 300 creative companies from across the UK every year

Diversity goes to the heart of Channel 4's public service remit which requires it to produce content which appeals to the tastes and interests of a culturally diverse society

Channel 4 prides itself on the wide range of people it employs.

The channel 4 portfolio includes E4, More4, Film4 and 4Music.

Channel 4 sister channels

4 Seven Film4 E4 More 4

4 Music

Heat Kerrang Kiss

Magic Smash hits Channel 4 +1

Channel 4 Programmes

Channel 4 shows a variety of programmes, to do with comedy, soaps, news and politics

Below are examples of each

Deal or no deal Five minuets to a fortune

Countdown

The Simpsons Everybody loves Raymond

The Cleveland show

Channel 4 news Japans tsunami Undercover at the news of the world

Motor sport Wheelchair rugby Paralympics

Comedy

News

Game shows

Sports

Most successful programmes on channel 4

1) Big brother 2) Celebrity Big brother

3) Big fat gypsy weddings

Target Audience

Primary audience

GenderMale & Female

Explanation I think that both genders are the target audience , as channel 4 make programmes suited for both genders i.e. Freaky sleepers Could be aimed at both

Age 18 – 35 Explanation

Hobbies/int-erest

-Watching tv

-Sociable and interactive

Secondary audience

Gender

Male & Female

Age 36-80

Explanation

Not as many programmes are suited for the older audience, but there are still documentaries that may interest them

Hobbies/int-erest

-Working

- Sports

I feel that the programmes on channel 4 are aimed at a younger audience, as many of the a lot of programmes are based on reality TV which, younger people are interested in

Channel 4 Documentaries

Health documentaries

Historical documentaries

sex documentaries

Scientific documentaries

24 hours in A & E

Richard III The king in the car park

The queens mother in law

Edward VIII: The plot to topple a king

Ice man murder mystery

Sex in the naughties

Sex, lies & rinsing guys

Sex on wheels

Supersize vs. super skinny

Alien investigations

Freaky sleepers

Channel 5

Information about channel 5

Channel 5 was Launched in 1997, it was the fifth and final national terrestrial analogue network to launch.

The station was branded as Five between 2002 and 2011

Channel 5 HD is a high-definition simulcast of Channel 5

Channel 5 +1 launched on Freesat Freeview and Sky on 6 December 2011

In 2002, Channel 5 took the decision to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'five'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_5_(UK)

Channel 5 sister channels

5* 5 USA

Channel 5 Programmes

Children's Programmes

Mystery Programmes

Celebrity Programmes

Bananas in pyjamas Chloe's closet Castle farm

Mystery woman The mystery of Natalie wood

Crime scene investigation

Animal Programmes

Worlds biggest pets Zoo days Animal maternity

Celebrity big brother

Celebrity super spa

Jedwards, weird wild world

Target Audience

Primary audience

GenderMale & Female

Explanation I think that both genders are the target audience , as channel 5 make programmes suited for both genders

Age 2– 30 Explanation

Hobbies/int-erest

-Watching tv

-Sociable and interactive

Secondary audience

Gender

Male & Female

Age

31-90

Hobbies/int-erest

-Working

- Sports

Children are very much targeted as an audience, due to the fact that many of their programmes are kids programmes such as bananas in pyjamas

Most successful programmes on channel 5

2) Crime scene investigation

3) Men in Black

1) Celebrity big brother

Channel 5 Documentaries

Personal documentaries -

Jodie Marsh Bullied I survived a fatal flight

Challenge documentaries -

Worlds strongest man Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge

Earth documentaries -

Aliens. Are we alone? Iceland: Ashcloud Apocalypse

How channel 4 & channel 5 differ

Channel 5 has programmes more suited for a younger audience, whereas channel 4 is more suited for an adult audience.

Channel 4 shows a wider range of Documentaries

Channel 4 owns more channels (sister channels)