Doctor Who: Audience and Industry blog tasks

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

Originally I think the target audience for Doctor who was male young adults but since 1963 I think this has changed to middle aged people and older of any age this is because the newest doctor is female for a 2019 audience and because of long time fans.


2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumer 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: This is shown in all the scenes where Susan is in school as a lot of these are relatable

Personal Relationships:

Diversion (Escapism):This is shown when they enter the TARDIS and are taken to another planet.

Surveillance (Information / Facts):This is shown in the scenes where Susan is in class and is being informed about the 5th dimension and in history were they talk about money.

3) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a modern 2020s audience?
To a more modern 2025 audience An Unearthly Child would be entertainment and diversion and partially information

4) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures (Visceral, Vicarious and Voyeuristic pleasures), which of these can be applied to An Unearthly Child?
Voyeuristic can be applied to An Unearthly Child this is because the ending solves the mystery of why Susan was so suspicious in her classes by saying that she is an alien.

5) What kind of online fan culture does Doctor Who have? Give examples.
Doctor Who's online fan culture is massive, encompassing various forms of engagement beyond just watching the show. Fans create communities, share their interpretations, and even produce their own content. This includes discussing the show, roleplaying, and even creating fan-produced media. 



Industries

1) What was the television industry like in 1963? How many channels were there?
In 1963 there were only 2 channels ITV and BBC with very few shows such as (Doctor WHO, Coronation street, etc)

2) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the level of technology in the TV industry in 1963?
reflects the limited technology available in the 1960s television industry by using basic props, minimal special effects, and a reliance on on-set filming and imagination.



3) Why is Doctor Who such an important franchise for the BBC?
Doctor Who is an important franchise for BBC because it is there longest lasting show that they own and that it has a lot of spin-offs.

4) What other programmes/spin-offs are part of the wider Doctor Who franchise?
 TV series Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, and audio drama's produced by big finish



5) Why does the Doctor Who franchise have so much merchandise available? Give examples.
due to its long-running popularity, iconic characters, and global appearance The BBC, which owns the franchise, has a commercial arm (BBC Worldwide) that leverages this success through merchandising. The franchise also benefits from a diverse fanbase, including collectors and casual fans, further driving demand for various products. 
 

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