Doctor Who: Audience and Industries
1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963? The target audience for Doctor Who has always been families and kids, but over time it's also drawn in more teens and adults who love sci-fi and adventure. 2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas. Personal Identity: Viewers might relate to characters like the curious and brave teachers, Ian and Barbara, or feel like Susan if they've ever felt different or misunderstood. Personal Relationships: The show gives people something to talk about with friends or family, like guessing who the Doctor really is or what might happen next. Diversion (Escapism): The time travel and strange TARDIS take viewers away from normal life into an exciting world, like when they suddenly end up in...