Uk In the 21st Century Flashcards
What are some
Popular up tv shows from
The uk - that are enjoyed world wide
Downtown abbey
Great British bake off
Top gear
Why do people enjoy watching downtown abbey?
Period drama
Stereotypical British people
Good scenery
Why do people enjoy watching
Top gear?
Comedy, car show, car test drives stunts
How many people globally watch downtown abbey?
160 million
How many people globally watch top gear?
350 million
How many countries does downtown abbey show in?
150
Countries
How many countries does top gear show
In?
170 countries
Most successful British movie? (Box
Office?)
James Bond sky fall
(2012)
Made over £100 million
What percentage of the global
Film market is made up from
The uk?
15%
The uk film
Economy gives us how much a year?
£7.7 billion
Why are uk film’s successful?
- good quality
- invested in culture
- lots of other English speakers
How do the films
Influence the uk?
- increase tourism
- communicate messages
- other countries want to film here
- good industry
- good countryside
- cities replicate old style nyc
How much does the average uk person spend on take aways per month?
£110
Where do more people have take aways
In cities
- more choice
- cheaper
Why do the uk have more take aways now?
- average incomes increased
- busier life’s
- people travel more (want the same food)
- people coming in and bringing their food
