Gogglebox
The TV show ‘Gogglebox’ consists of
a number of different family from all over the UK reacting to other TV shows
that were shown between the previous episode and the next. This is a show that
has a lot of gratifications and this fulfils them well. One of them being the ‘personal
identity’. This is because the show includes a wide range of different families
and backgrounds in which a lot of people will be able to relate to. Some of the
families include a family of four, a homosexual couple, two sisters and an
older married couple. I can personally relate to the family of four because I
also come from a family of four and we also tend to watch the TV and films
together. Therefore, the TV show ‘Gogglebox’ fulfils that gratification for me
and many others to a high standard.
Another gratification that the TV
show ‘Gogglebox’ fulfils is the ‘entertain/escapism’. This is because of the
way that you will be able to watch clips from many different TV shows and films
just by watching this one show. This will give the viewer an insight into what
else is being shown on different channels and what the public think about them.
Some of the families also have very funny comments and reactions to certain TV
shows, therefore the viewer will be able to laugh along and relate more with
the ‘personal identity’. Also, some people may feel as though they can escape
their own lives and families and receive an insight into another family
lifestyle for the ‘escapism’ part of the ‘uses and gratifications’. I believe
that the show provides a lot of entertainment for those reasons.
The final
gratification that the TV show ‘Gogglebox’ offers is the ‘information part of
the ‘uses and gratifications’. As mentioned, this show gives the viewer the
opportunity to see the other TV shows that different channels offer and this
will also give the viewer a small clip from these shows and some basic
information about it; therefore giving the viewer a chance to watch the show
and decide whether or not they like it. They can also see what is currently
popular on TV screens and what the general public think about them. There is
also an important key aspect of the show in which the people that are featured
on the show must react to at least one big headline from the week and have
their say on the current affairs. This will also give the viewer some vital
news information that they may have missed. I believe that because of the
stated reasons, this TV show offers a lot of information and education.
The
Apprentice
The TV show ‘The Apprentice’
consists of 18 candidates completing tasks that will show off their business
skills in groups in the hope of winning the £250,000 investment and a 50%
partnership in their business plan with Lord Sugar. At the beginning of the
series, they are split into two teams in which they try to win the weekly task
set by Lord Sugar. The winning team will all return for the next week and
receive a treat for their hard work. The losing team will have to face Lord
Sugar about why they had lost and at least one of them will be fired. This show
offers many gratifications such as ‘personal identity’. This is because the
candidates are ordinary business people that have chosen to apply for the show
and this will give some people the opportunity to relate these candidates to
themselves and their own businesses. They will be able to see the mistakes that
some candidates make and the good business plans and moves that others make and
this could relate to some audience members. I cannot personally relate to any
of the candidates as I have never had a job or been in a business situation
like this. However, I can see how some of the audience members will be able to
relate because of the way in which the contestants make mistakes; like all
humans do.
Another gratification that the TV
show ‘The Apprentice’ offers is the ‘information’ part of the model. This is
because of the way that the show will educate the viewers about what should be
done in business situations and should not be done. The mistakes that the
candidates make that may cause them to be fired will teach the audience that
these mistakes are crucial to a business and that they should not do the same.
By showing that even the strongest of candidates will still have moments where
they mess up in important situations, this will show the viewers that they can
happen and therefore they can apply the techniques of how to fix this to
themselves and make sure that this does not happen to them. I personally feel
that this show has given me many ways to help myself stand out in a business
and I also feel that when I have a job for the first time, I can use the
techniques I have seen in the show in real life.
The final
gratification that the TV show ‘The Apprentice’ offers is the ‘social
interaction’ part of the model. This is because of how popular the show is now
and the amount of people that consume this TV show. It is now more popular than
ever and there will be many people that watch it to be able to talk about it
with friends, colleagues or family. Therefore, this show will become a source
of major conversation for many people. There are also many people that get involved
with talking about the TV show over social media and will be able to have
conversations with people from all over the country and discuss different
elements of the show. I personally find that quite a few of my friends watch
this show and therefore I can talk to them about the show.
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