TV IS DEAD?

PROGRAMME 3: HOW TO MAKE GREAT TV SHOWS

This programme looks at how production companies compete to come up with original programme ideas that broadcasters will commission. What makes a winning format and is it enough to engage the viewers?

PROGRAMME AIMS

This programme explores what makes a successful. Students should understand:

• the challenges facing production companies to create original ideas
• the importance of getting a programme talked about
• why real life people and situations attract viewers
• the role 'jeopardy' plays
• the impact new technologies have on access and on viewers' expectations
• the need for broadcasters and production companies to be able to predict what will appeal to viewers in the future
• how the commissioning process works.