Analysis of TV Listings Double Page

George Loftus, Dan O’Riordan and Jess Thorpe

Analysis of TV Listings Double Page 1TitleThe title, “Class Warrior” relates to the part that she is playing in the programme, a middle class wife. It also creates an image of what character she is playing in this role.

SubtitleIntroduces the role and what the programme is about so the audience can be hooked straight away to read the article.

Title of Programme, Time and ChannelThis is situated right at the top of the page so it is easy to see.

Main ImageWhole page image of the main actress in the programme shows a recognisable face to the public so will make the programme more popular and fans of this actress will be more likely to watch it. The image is not from the programme so people can relate to her in the real world.

Anchorage TextText that explains what the image is showing and who it is.

ContentIntroduces to what the programme Is about and the role that, Maxine Peake, plays in the programme. The language used is quite informal as it seems to be more of a conversation styled interview.

LayoutThe layout is simple but affective, the main image cre3ates a friendly atmosphere and the writing is neat with a 3 column style creating a look that the show might be similar.

ColoursSimple colours only Black and White used might show how the programme is like but creates a look of simplicity.

Analysis of TV Listings Double Page 2TitleThe title, “A diary of Courage” shows the first look of what the programme is like and links to the story that is created In this programme.

SubtitleThe subtitle is the first point that we get the definition of what the programme is about and if we are going to enjoy it and link to the programme.

Programme Title, Time and DateAt the top of the text so is one of the first things that you see clear in bold text and simple to see.

Main Image shows main character and the first impression of the story that is in this programme. The image is a photo of the main character in his bedroom showing the stereotypical life of a university student.

Content and StyleThe content explains what the show is about and is in the style that the programme will be in like a dairy extract. The language is simple and is more informal than formal.

LayoutThe layout is simple using 3 images to capture the essence of what the programme is about and the writing below in columns makes a simplistic view.

ColoursThe colours are simple in the sense of the article just black on white. The images create more colour through the article.