Theme 4 b 2 - the influence of television Flashcards
When was the BBCs first television broadcast?
1936
How many people were affected when BBC had to switch off their signal in 1939 and why did they have to do this?
20,000 views
To prevent the signals being used by German bombers as a homing beacon.
What event in 1953 brought huge audiences to TVs?
Elizebeth 11 coronation.
How many viewers were there of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation?
8 million
After this event TV licence holders doubled to 3 million.
What changes to the BBC’s image did Director-General Green make?
Appointed in 1960
Present a more egalitarian face.
Give an example of a TV show that declined in popularity due to deferential attitudes
that was the week that was.
Give an example of a program that reflected changing attitudes towards the class system
Steptoe and Son
Give two examples of TV programs that highlighted social issues like homelessness and illegal abortions
Cathy come home (1966)
Up the junction (1968)
Year - Doctor Who was first aired
1963
How did Doctor Who become a national sensation?
The impact of Darleks.
Darlekmania led to two spin-off films and merchandising of toy Darleks ad Models of Tardis.
Who was cast in Doctor Who in the late 1970s?
Tom Baker
Give an example of a music hall that had more sophisticated sets and budgets due to the TV boom
Morecombe and Wise.
How many people watched Morecombe and Wise’s 1977 Christmas special?
20 million
Give two examples of classic comedy shows
Dad’s army and Fawlty Towers
What was the most popular program on ITV in the 1960s?
Coronation Street
Year - First broadcast of Coronation Street
1960
Give an example of a popular BBC show that was similar to coronation street
The Archers
Year - Television Act published
1954
What did the Television Act do?
Allowed for the commercial rival to establish itself
What did the ITV stand for?
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.
Year - ITV started
1956
What did Middle-class people believe about ITV broadcasts?
Thinks it enabled the Americanisation of British culture. Sean as ‘Vulgar’ and ‘common’.
