The Archers Flashcards
What are key facts about the archers?
-the archers is aired on radio 4 and has over 4 million listeners.
-it is considered a significant part of British popular culture.
-it’s been running longer than 65 years with six episodes a week and repeated on a Sunday.
-the worlds longest running soap opera.
-the archers follows the residents of the fictional farming community of Ambridge.
What is the archers context?
-it was originally established in 1951, educate farmers. It was hoped to increase food production after second world War.
-use as a way for the ministry of agriculture to communicate important information to farmers.
-The archers happens in real time, it betrays events.
-this allows a variety of tropical subjects.
-if a real life event can be predicted, it is often written in the script.
What is the archers production schedule?
-requires tight schedules and long-term planning.
-The production team meets biannually every 6 months, sometimes done a year in advance.
-monthly, script meeting then takes place.
-Recording occurs every four weeks and actors get script a few days before.
-There is very little room for error.
-episodes of broadcast 3 to 6 weeks.
What is the archers tagline?
“Contemporary drama in a rural setting”.
What is nostalgic?
Reminds people of the past, comforting.
What is PSB?
Public surface broadcaster.
How can a soap opera have an impact on society?
-Educate.
-Social interaction- talking
-Personal identity- real life, events ,characters.
-diversion/escapism – rural farming communities, Ambridge
What is the archers social context?
The listeners privileged position of being able to eavesdrop in on characters Private conversation has added a very real touch to the storyline.
What is a Foley artist and what do they do?
A fully artist is used to create sound effects for a film.
In the archers, a Foley artist could be used to amplify the sound of breaking dishes, which amplifies robs violence .
How does the archers app apply to female audiences?
The archers applies to female audiences by having relationships that include abuse, and could help them feel comfortable about showing their own stories.
How does the archer appeal to wide audiences?
The archers appealed to one audiences due to its role to educate, entertain and inform.
How has the archer appeared to new audiences?
Arches appeal to new audiences by linking social media/current affairs. Therefore, the old audiences switches off.
What narrative is the archers?
A multi- stranded narrative.
What are the uses and gratifications of the archers?
-personal relationship
-identity
-escapism/diversion
-inform/educate
Which radio station broadcasts the archers?
BBC radio 4.
