audiences

Question 1

what was the initial appeal of the programme the fax that it offered a different, more realistic representation of who?

Answer 1

the police force, one that more accurately mirrored the stories that were appearing in the press at the time

Question 2

why did the programme had the added appeal of the humour created through?

Answer 2

the relationship between Regan and Carter

Question 3

what would have appealed to fans of the crime genre?

Answer 3

The filming style and action scenes

Question 4

what would the fans of crime dramas be ready for?

Answer 4

something different and more contemporary

Question 5

what does some of the takes take much longer than?

Answer 5

in contemporary examples of the genre

Question 6

what were the contemporary examples in the genre similar to?

Answer 6

more serious dramas of the time where audience concentration is expected

Question 7

what has the audience been involved in as the series developed over the years?

Answer 7

with the two main characters which contributed to the continued success of the programme

Question 8

how many viewers did the programme pulled in per episode at the height of its success?

Answer 8

19 million viewers per episode

Question 9

how is the ongoing popularity of the programme evidenced

Answer 9

the two film spin-offs produced, one in 1977 and one as recently as 2012

Question 10

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory:

why were there several theories that have been written for?

Answer 10

to explore the relationship between audiences and media products

Question 11

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory:

what did the uses and gratification theory suggest?

Answer 11

that audiences can be active consumers of the media and seek out and use different media products in order to satisfy a need and to experience different pleasures

Question 12

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — entertainment/diversion

why do some audiences watch some media products including crime dramas?

Answer 12

to escape from everyday life into a fictional world that absorbs their interest

Question 13

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — entertainment/diversion

what was the sweeney considered as?

Answer 13

entertaining

Question 14

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — entertainment/diversion

what was sweeney a refreshing change from?

Answer 14

some of the other crime dramas broadcast at the time as it challenged the reassuring image of the police

Question 15

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — entertainment/diversion

what had the programme added?

Answer 15

excitement of action

Question 16

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — entertainment/diversion

what would have usually only been seen in films?

Answer 16

car chases and shoot outs

Question 17

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — information/education

what can crime dramas give audiences an insights into?

Answer 17

another area of society with which they may not be familiar, in The Sweeney this was police procedures

Question 18

Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory — information/education

what would the insight into London gangland would have reinforced?

Answer 18

pre-conceived ideas audiences may have from real life stories of gangsters, for example The Krays