Industry Flashcards
When did the first episode of season 1 broadcast?
Broadcast September 2013 on BBC 2
What type of genre is Peaky Blinders?
Peaky Blinders is a hybrid long form TV genre. Combining gangster, western and historical drama elements.
When was PB purchased by Netflix?
-PB was purchased by Netflix in 2014 who distributed it worldwide leading to a global audience.
-Netflix is the number one streaming service of 2022.
Who produced PB?
Caryn Mandabach productions and Tiger Aspect for BBC 2
How many seasons did the show run for?
Show ran for 6 seasons from 2013-2022. Seasons 5&6 moved to prime slot on BBC 1
What awards has PB won?
Won lots of award for lighting, set design, costumes etc also best director at the BAFTAs
What shows that figures for scheduled broadcast are no longer an indicator for a show success?
Popularity of screening services meant viewing figures to show a shows popularity no longer an indicator for success.
Who created Peaky Blinders?
Steven Knight who grew up in Birmigham so has experience of the area.
What has Steven Knight been successful for?
He has written several successful TV shows and films before which gave him a track record of writing crime dramas that focus on social issues and WC communities.
What did Steven Knights involvement do?
His involvement helped attract funding and partner companies.
Who regulates the BBC?
Ofcom
What does being on the BBC help the show do?
Gives the series a feeling of quality
What was the budget for Peaky Blinders?
$1.5m per episode
What helped engage audiences and make the series a success?
Famous actors were cast to help market the show and engage audiences eg Cillian Murphy
What did some Global audiences struggle to do?
Some global audiences struggles to understand the some of the strong regional accents so the cast was told to tone them down. This was essential if they wanted to distribute the show in places like America.
Who funded the series?
BBC 2 funded the series and commissioned Tiger Aspect and Caryn Mandabech to produce it
What type of companies are Tiger Aspect and Caryn Mandabech?
Both independant companies. Tiger Aspect has years of experience producing television.
Who did PB also secure funding from?
The Yorkshire Screen Fund to promote production and representation of the county
What is the BBC funded by and what does this allow them to do?
BBC is funded by license fees not advertising meaning they can take risks as they are not forced to target mass audiences.
What may be considered quite risky about PB?
Filming in regional places like Yorkshire might e considered quite risky.
What part of the BBCs remit do television dramas fit into?
Entertainment
Which channel was PB broadcasted on?
Originally broadcast on BBC 2 then later moved to BBC 1 reflecting the success of series 5 and 6
What helps reflect the growing trend for Tv on demand?
The availability of shows on BBC iplayer. PB is also available on Prime and Netflix.
What are there rumours of?
Rumours of a movie to extend the success of the show.
What year is Peaky Blinders based on?
Birmighman 1919.
What is usually a convention of historical dramas?
-Spectacular production design
-Ornate sets, costume and decor
What is Netflix’s commitment?
‘Telling local stories on a global platform’ Which Peaky Blinders if a good example of Netflix commitment to this.
Describe Netflix?
Netflix is the number one streaming service as of 2022 with over 200 million paid subscribers
How many viewers did Peaky Blinders have on BBC 1 compared with Netflix?
-BBC 1 5.42 million
-Netflix 45.71 million hours of playing time in just one week
What has the popularity of online streaming services meant?
Audience viewing figures no longer the main indicator for a TV shows success
