TV CHANNEL RESEARCH

ITVITV is a commercial public service TV network in the UK. It was launched in 1955 as independent television. It is the oldest commercial network in the UK. Since the Broadcasting Act 1990 ITV’s legal name has been Channel 3.There are 7 current ITV channels, ITV, ITV2 ITV3, ITV4, ITV HD, CITV and The Store.

The target demographic for ITV is: Both males and females aged 40+. They would either be in a full time job or retired with an income of around £150 a week. Ideally the people who watch ITV would be married with either teenage children or children that have left home.

The psychographic for ITV is: the resigned. These are people who are nostalgic and like tradition, this can be seen in what they view whilst the watch ITV and the other ITV channels.

http://www.itv.com/

ITV showMurderland (2009)

Murderland is a three-part British television series created by David Pirie and directed by Catherine Morshead.

Summary- Murderland poses the question of tragedy and curiosity - can one move on from horrible and unexplained events that one experiences as a child, and grow up to make a new life? Or will peace come only once the truth is known? Murderland tells of the mystery surrounding a traumatic murder, as seen from the perspective of the three primary characters. Carrie, the daughter of the murdered woman, Douglas Hain, the detective in charge of the investigation, and Sally the murder victim all have their story to tell. Haunted by her mother’s murder when she was a child, Carrie seeks to uncover the truth so that she can move on with her life. As the investigation unfolds, Carrie’s yearning to discover who murdered her mother grows more intense, bringing her closer to the detective working the case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z5B3eUEOp8

ITV 2 ShowThe Vampire Diaries (2009-)Summary: The vampire brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore, eternal adolescents, having been leading 'normal' lives, hiding their bloodthirsty condition, for centuries, moving on before their non-aging is noticed. They are back in the Virginia town where they became vampires. Stefan is noble, denying himself blood to avoid killing, and tries to control his evil brother Damon. Stefan falls in love with schoolgirl Elena, whose best friend is a witch, like her grandma.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY0VfuG1I_4

Press release for S05E08 http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/10/the-vampire-diaries-episode-508-dead_31.html

Fox UKFox is a television channel in the UK and Ireland, owned by Fox International and was launched on 12th January 2004.

The target demographic of Fox is both men and women aged between 18 and 35 years old. Their occupation would ideally have them being either a student or being in full time employment. Their income would be roughly £100 + a week. They will either be in a relationship/married/single and will possibly have children.

The psychographic for Fox UK is: stugglers. These are people who feel like they can live in the moment, which can fit in with the targeted age range, though other can see them as losers and wasters. They need to be seeing and doing things. Their escapism is for them to be able to switch off from their everyday life and sit back and watch film or TV.

http://www.foxtv.co.uk/

Fox UK ShowAmerican Horror Story (2011-)

American Horror Story: Coven is the third season of the FX horror anthology television series, American Horror Story.Summary - It's been around 300 years since the Salem witch trials. Those who remain are almost extinct and in danger once again. A school has opened in New Orleans to teach young witches how to protect themselves. The long-absent Supreme, Fiona (Jessica Lange), arrives to ensure the safety of the coven and their secrets. Fiona's daughter, Cordelia (Sarah Paulson), teaches at the school. Events reveal a long-held rivalry between the witches of Salem and the Voodoo practitioners of New Orleans, as well as a historic grudge between Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) and socialite serial killer Delphine LaLaurie (Kathy Bates). The primary theme of the season is oppression; specifically, the oppression of marginalized groups. Other themes include witchcraft, Voodoo, racism, and family, such as the relationships between mothers and daughters. The season is set primarily in modern day and includes flashbacks to the 1830s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaY7k2GjguM

Fox TV ShowNCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003-)

Summary: Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs is the leader of a team of special agents belonging to the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) Major Case Response Team. Gibbs, a former Marine, is a tough investigator and a highly skilled interrogator who relies on his gut instinct as much as evidence. Gibbs' second in command is Senior Field Agent Tony DiNozzo, a womanizing, movie-quoting former Baltimore Homicide Detective, who despite being the class clown always gets the job done. The team also consists of probationary field agent Ziva David, a former Mossad officer who is a skilled fighter, as well as Junior Field Agent Timothy McGee, a computer-savvy agent often mocked by DiNozzo. Assisting them are Abby Sciuto, the energetic-but-Goth lab tech who is like a daughter to Gibbs, and Dr. Donald Mallard, nicknamed Ducky, the eccentric medical examiner full of unusual stories. This team of elite agents, based in Washington, D.C., solve criminal cases involving Marine and Navy personnel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffn2vd9Y-1E

http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/10/ncis-episode-1106-oil-water-press.html

BBCBBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. There are either current BBC channels, BBC one HD, BBC TWO HD, BBC three, BBC four, BBC News, BBC Parliament, CBBC and CBEEBIES. The last two are channels designated to children.

The target demographic for BBC is: both males and females aged 3 + as the TV shows which are shown on the different channels can include shows both suitable for older and younger generations. The occupation for these people would be school children, students, people in part time employment and people in full time employment.

The psychographic for BBC is mainstreamers. These are people who have a daily routine and look for what they know and trust.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/

BBC ShowsAtlantis (2013-)

Summary - Far from home, Jason washes up on the shores of the ancient and mysterious city of Atlantis.

Press release: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/atlantis/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_itzsxNOfFM

BBC ShowThe White Queen (2013)

Summary- Three different, yet equally relentless women vie for the throne in 15th Century England.

Press release - http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/whitequeen/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydneyl2S30o