Institutions

High brow media is one where facts are paramount and trained, respected journalists research and write the story. The articles or documentaries are given space in specialist journals or large format newspapers or on free to air television stations

Low brow media consists of gossip magazines, rumour driven media, newspapers and television which rely on shock value rather than a balanced argument being presented. The facts do not get in the way of a "good" story as this media thrives on controversy and hearsay.                          

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING IS THE CORDUROY-CLAD BRAINCHILD OF LONDON-BASED J. WILLGOOSE, ESQ. WHO, ALONG WITH DRUMMING COMPANION WRIGGLESWORTH, IS ON A QUEST TO INFORM, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES AROUND THE GLOBE.

PSB'S UNIQUELY SPELL-BINDING LIVE AV TRANSMISSIONS SEE THEM WEAVE SAMPLES FROM OLD PUBLIC INFORMATION FILMS, ARCHIVE FOOTAGE AND PROPAGANDA MATERIAL AROUND LIVE DRUMS, GUITAR, BANJO AND ELECTRONICS AS THEY TEACH THE LESSONS OF THE PAST THROUGH THE MUSIC OF THE FUTURE - BEAMING OUR PAST BACK AT US THROUGH VINTAGE TV SETS AND STATE OF THE ART MODERN VIDEO PROJECTION DEVICES.

BBC1:

Research BBC1. What part of the BBC's remit is covered by BBC1?

BBC One's remit is to be the BBC's most popular mixed-genre television service across the UK, offering a wide range of high-quality programmes. It should be the BBC's primary outlet for major UK and international events and it should reflect the whole of the UK in its output. A very high proportion of its programmes should be original productions.

How does it fit into the concept of public service broadcasting?

This fits in the concept because the channel is used to entertain people as well as inform people. It also engages many different ages, as its open to everyone due to the timing of the shows.

What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme? 

• East enderes
• Doctors
• Sherlock
• Panorama
• Escape to the country
• Antiques road trip
• Pointless

All of these shows are shows that have some educational value however these shows are also used for entertainment as they some of them are drama.

Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.) 

A typical audience for this TV channel are adults that are working class. This is because the shows on this channel give information which means that the audience needs to be somewhat intellectual. However, because this show also contains entertainment, it could also be aimed to the younger generation. 

BBC2:

What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?

• The fall
• Rev
• Daily Politics
• Great British railway journeys
• The life of mammals

What do you think is the TV channel’s main aim? (Education, entertainment, appeal to youth, controversy, viewing figures/advertising revenue etc.) 

I think that this channels main aim is to educate because the programmes aired on this channel is educational, however they are also somewhat for entertainment due to the dramas.

Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)

I think that the main audience is adults that are working class because the shows are most appealing to aged people that are fairly intelligent. However, this channel could be targeted towards students as its educational. 

ITV1:

What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?

• Emmerdale
• Corrination Street
• news
• The only way is Essex
• X Factor

 I think that this channel covers a range of types of shows. Shows that inform as well as entertain. Its also mainly for entertainment, as they provide live shows such as X factor which is the young group of audiences mainly enjoy.

Name some major stars associated with ITV1.

• Paddy Mcguiness
• Simon Cowell
• Keith Lemon 
• Cheryl Cole

Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)

The typical audience for this channel would be more the younger generation who want to watch more entertaining television and young adults who enjoy live shows, and humor.

Would ITV1 be considered high-brow or low-brow?

ITV1 would be considered low-brow due to ITV's main target audience being a younger audience. 

Channel 4

What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?

• Channel 4 news
• Jamie's comfort food
• Gadget man
• The inbetweeners 
• Location, Location, Location

The common link here is that these programmes are for entertainment for the older generation.

When Channel 4 was launched, what was its aim?

November 2nd 1982, Channel 4's aim is to make a profit as it is a business and to entertain people 

Channel 4 News is an important part of the channel. What type of news is C4 News famous for?

Provides latest Uk and worldwide news to the public.  

Would Channel 4 be considered high-brow or low-brow?

High-Brow because they cover politics, current affairs.  

Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.) 

the older generation

Channel 5

What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?

• Big Brother
• Benidorm ER
• Angry families

 These shows are informative as well as entertaining, they provide lots of humor and entertainment to the audience.

How long has Channel 5 existed?

23 years 

What programmes has Channel 5 been famous for?

• Big Brother
• Fifth gear 

Would Channel 5 be considered high-brow or low-brow?

Low-Brow because the majority of programmes they air are mostly aimed to the younger generation.  

Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)

The typical audience for this channel is the younger generation. This is because majority of the programmes aired are mostly for entertainment, and due the the reality show - Big Brother.