the archers audience

Question 1

the archers is often enjoyed as its “steeped in history”, meaning ____

Answer 1

its seen as a tradition

Question 2

the archers are seen as a blind medium and companion medium, what is that?

Answer 2

its seen as a blind medium and companion medium meaning you can’t see anything yet and it doesn’t take your whole attention

companion attention - for people experiencing loneliness

Question 3

the archers audience is presumed to be ______ (social class and age)

Answer 3

to be social class of A,B,C1 - and women aged 30 to 70

Question 4

the archers may be listened to as a form of ______

Answer 4

“escapism” or “entertainment”

escapism, living the idyllic, nostalgic village life

Question 4

personal identity

Answer 4

understand and relate to certain characters and storylines

Question 5

freehelen how fictional story reflected many real stoeries

Answer 5

“the archers effect”

Question 6

why do the archers appeal to these audiences? (important!)

Answer 6

wide range of characters = appealing to audiences who may be able to find a few they like or can connect to - personal identity

the number of characters also means there are multi-strand narratives, which is quite appealing as it helps keep the show engaging and prevents listeners from getting bored
it also contains storylines that audiences can identify and relate to (the coronavirus episodes)

(as well as providing entertainment and education) 
it also offers escapism to listeners. the idea of living upper-class countryside - often seen as the ideal British life which many listeners aspire to