Theme 4 b 2 - the influence of television Flashcards

1
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When was the BBCs first television broadcast?

A

1936

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2
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How many people were affected when BBC had to switch off their signal in 1939 and why did they have to do this?

A

20,000 views

To prevent the signals being used by German bombers as a homing beacon.

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3
Q

What event in 1953 brought huge audiences to TVs?

A

Elizebeth 11 coronation.

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4
Q

How many viewers were there of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation?

A

8 million

After this event TV licence holders doubled to 3 million.

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5
Q

What changes to the BBC’s image did Director-General Green make?

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Appointed in 1960

Present a more egalitarian face.

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6
Q

Give an example of a TV show that declined in popularity due to deferential attitudes

A

that was the week that was.

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7
Q

Give an example of a program that reflected changing attitudes towards the class system

A

Steptoe and Son

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8
Q

Give two examples of TV programs that highlighted social issues like homelessness and illegal abortions

A

Cathy come home (1966)

Up the junction (1968)

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9
Q

Year - Doctor Who was first aired

A

1963

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10
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How did Doctor Who become a national sensation?

A

The impact of Darleks.

Darlekmania led to two spin-off films and merchandising of toy Darleks ad Models of Tardis.

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11
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Who was cast in Doctor Who in the late 1970s?

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Tom Baker

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12
Q

Give an example of a music hall that had more sophisticated sets and budgets due to the TV boom

A

Morecombe and Wise.

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13
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How many people watched Morecombe and Wise’s 1977 Christmas special?

A

20 million

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14
Q

Give two examples of classic comedy shows

A

Dad’s army and Fawlty Towers

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15
Q

What was the most popular program on ITV in the 1960s?

A

Coronation Street

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16
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Year - First broadcast of Coronation Street

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1960

17
Q

Give an example of a popular BBC show that was similar to coronation street

A

The Archers

18
Q

Year - Television Act published

A

1954

19
Q

What did the Television Act do?

A

Allowed for the commercial rival to establish itself

20
Q

What did the ITV stand for?

A

Being more classless and modern than the BBC.

Not trying to impose ideas onto the viewer that were thought of as good for them, but offered entertainment that the viewers wanted.

21
Q

Year - ITV started

A

1956

22
Q

What did Middle-class people believe about ITV broadcasts?

A

Thinks it enabled the Americanisation of British culture. Sean as ‘Vulgar’ and ‘common’.