Doctor Who: Audience and Industries
1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963? I think the target audience ranges from older viewers as doctor who had come out 1963 which means those people could still be into the show and carry on watching, however there are still younger viewers which could be ages of around 12-50 as it is still a very popular series. 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: personally relating to something - seeing your lifestyle on screen. Think about how different audiences may identify with Susan, her teachers or the Doctor. Personal Relationships: personally relating to something - seeing your lifestyle on screen. Think about how different audiences may identify with Susan, her teachers or the Doctor. Diversion (Escapism): escapism and being enterta...