COMPONENT 2: THE SWEENEY Flashcards
what is the significance of The Sweeney being based on an earlier film?
it gives the the new show a pre-made audience and reduces the risks of the show being a failure
when was The Sweeney first broadcasted?
it was first broadcast on the 2nd of January 1975 on ITV, with a 9pm time slot (watershed) encouraging adults to watch the show
what type of broadcaster is ITV?
they are commercial broadcasters
who was the show produced by?
Talkback Thames, each episode cost an excess of of £250,000
where as most of the show filmed?
it was filmed in many boroughs of London, appealing to a British audience
what was the show based on?
The Flying Squad - reflects how many people were losing trust in the police the time of production
is there a lack of diversity in The Sweeney?
yes, the whole cast is made up of white men
what does having women act small roles mean?
they are predominantly seen as the victim and a sexual temptress
