TV Comedy - Question 4a

Make notes that will help you answer question 4a.

Explain why two channels selected different comedy programmes to schedule on particular days and at particular times.

• Programme name:
• Channel:
• Time:
• Date:

Mark scheme:

Level 4 (12-15 marks)

Discusses the scheduling of two comedies Precise and accurate use of terminology - think about why certain programmes are on at certain times

Shows detailed knowledge of TV or radio channels and scheduling with understanding of how programmes reflect institutional contexts - read this on ITV  - read this on the BBC's mission and values and this on its public purposes

Thorough understanding of how channels use scheduling to reach audiences - think about why programmes are clearly aimed at a particular audience - look at this again and decide on the audiences for both programmes

Ideas expressed clearly and fluently in well-structured sentences with few, if any, errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Level 3 (9-11 marks)

Accurately describes and evaluates the scheduling of two comedies Some accurate use of terminology

Shows sound knowledge of TV or radio channels and scheduling with some understanding of how programmes reflect institutional contexts

Sound understanding of how channels use scheduling to reach audiences

Ideas expressed with some clarity and fluency; errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar do not obscure meaning.