We look at current news articles about the BBC and return to the OCR fact sheet on the television industry.
According to The Times newspaper this week, watching TV live and in real time accounts for most TV viewing.
1. What do you understand by the terms 'live' content and 'on demand' content?
The term 'live' content refers to television shows which are aired at certain times on TV. Viewer can only watch the show if they watch it live at the time it airs, or on a re-run which is also shown at a set time. 'On demand' content refers to content which can be streamed on a service at any time in any place. TV shows are often first aired live and later available on demand for those who may have missed the original showing and/or would like to re-watch it. 'On demand' allows viewers to binge watch any of their favourite shows at any time.
2. What is the demand for 'live' content like?
The demand for 'live' content is currently high with it being the most popular way of viewing content with it accounting for three quarters of broadcaster TV viewing. Also, especially due to lockdown, shared viewing increase by 30 percent, 28 percent more than most years. This shows that families are spending more time together during lockdown watching 'live' content.
3. According to ratings research, there are 8 programmes cited as the top live shows for family viewing. How many have you watched?
Out of the top live shows for family viewing, I have watched Saturday Night Takeaway, Britain's Got Talent, Paddington 2.
4. Apply Blumler and Katz's audience framework to what you learn from this article.
Entertainment - TV shows allow audiences feel emotions and be entertained. In the article it is said that David Attenborough's program is a mainstay (something the writer depends on).
Surveillance - TV allows people to learn information, whether it is on the news or on a program such as Bear Gryll's new survival show.
Relationships - In the article it is said that more people are shared viewing than ever with families watching TV every evening during lockdown.
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