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CALL THE MIDWIFE

CALL THE MIDWIFE. 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? Handwritten lines, forming into images – reflect the origins of the drama as it is adapted from non-fictional memoirs (shown in one of the titles)

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CALL THE MIDWIFE

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  1. CALL THE MIDWIFE 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? • Handwritten lines, forming into images – reflect the origins of the drama as it is adapted from non-fictional memoirs (shown in one of the titles) • Black and white photographs – signifies older times 2. What areas of representation would you expect to see in these dramas? • Gender – midwife to help women • Sexuality – dealing with women giving birth • What audiences are being targeted and how do you know? • Women – female-led show • Older, mature audience – serious tone given • People who lived through these times (~1950s) CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

  2. SHERLOCK 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? • Establishing shots of famous London areas – give the show location and regional connection • Crime-related elements (gun, magnifying glass, blood, “bomber”) – • Holmes, cold stare – indicates more logical side • Red lipstick (Adler) – provocative/sexual counterpart to logic/ration (Holmes) 2. What areas of representation would you expect to see in these dramas? • Regional identity – London based • Sexuality (or lack of) – through suggestions of Adler and Holmes • What audiences are being targeted and how do you know? • Fans of the Holmes canon • More modern audience (modern-day setting, sans serif “21st century” wording) CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

  3. DOWNTON ABBEY 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? • Castle - high status, wealth, importance • Ringing bell - calling for someone, servants of working class • Setting table, dusting, cleaning - emphasis on jobs around the estate • Serif font, classical music - classical, aged feel • Title card with reflection, inverted colours - duality of show, difference of status 2. What areas of representation would you expect to see in these dramas? • Class - clear focus shown through titles such as jobs shown, inverted coloured reflection in title card • Gender - period drama, 1900s (was still a clear divide at the time) • What audiences are being targeted and how do you know? • Adult, middle age - mature sound and styling CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

  4. SKINS 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? • Smoking, taking shots - reckless party life implied • Hugging, kissing - some level of intimacy between characters • Upbeat music - lively group of people 2. What areas of representation would you expect to see in these dramas? • Age - primarily young people featured in variety of ways • What audiences are being targeted and how do you know? • Young adults - main characters in same age range CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

  5. LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? • Family tree - heritage, reconnecting with past • Aged paper background - old, antique • Lines drawn, connecting - reconnecting with people, long lost 2. What areas of representation would you expect to see in these dramas? • Age - family tree hints at variety shown • What audiences are being targeted and how do you know? • Adults - older main characters CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

  6. FRESH MEAT 1. What are the key signifiers (Words/Images/Sounds) in the sequence and what do they signify? • Modern apartment – establishes location and timeframe • A 2. What areas of representation would you expect to see in these dramas? • Age – apartment seems like it belongs to young people • What audiences are being targeted and how do you know? • Young adults - CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

  7. LTIX: ANALYSIS The opening title’s key motif is that of a family tree – this primarily signifies connecting to a person’s heritage and tells the audience that this drama revolves around themes of family. Another point of note is that the lines between ancestors are drawn during the titles, suggesting a possible reconnection with people long-lost. The aged paper background hints that while the show may be aimed towards an older generation, the family tree suggests that there may be a wide range of ages featured. However the main credits showing the actors involved does reiterate a focus on primarily representing older generations in the series, perhaps with younger characters as the supporting cast to show contrast in characters’ ages and views on life. With the family theme however there is a chance of sexuality being featured as well, possibly used as a device to “expand” the family in a sense. Because of this, I believe the target audience is an older generation as they will likely relate better to the older characters, although as a family show it may work well for parents and possibly young adults because of the variety of ages. CC BY-NC Ryan Le Moual

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