Magazine Shows

Magazine Shows
Opening Sequence

The set of the show tends to have different sections about it that will be explored as time goes by. Shows like these tend to have 2-3 hosts to accommodate all the information that needs to be conveyed. The two hosts tend to be people who have worked together before as comedic effect is very prominent in these shows to keep audiences engaged through talking sections. These do not tend to have music except in the title credits or for example in shows like Soccer AM or Blue Peter during challenge sequences or highlights. The camera tends to stay in the same place in a fixed position of where the people are talking or as close ups of the individual person who is speaking. These shows tend to feature special guests, mostly celebrities from the entertainment world.

Setting

Magazine shows tend to have a set location that they're filmed in which is often referred to as the (Show Title) headquarters or studio. 70 % of the show is based here whereas the other 30% tends to be at locations in which challenges take place. These locations give the show some identity for example in Top Gear audiences know Top Gear by the chairs made out of an old car and the test track outside that features heavily in the show

Technical Codes

The camera in these shows takes up basic positions as the majority of the shots tend to be medium or close ups depending on the situation. If the camera needs to show the full group or the hosts talking the the medium shot tends to be the option taken. When focusing on the special guest a lot of close ups are used to show the importance of this person and to make it worth their time as these people tend to be in demand at the time.  The editing tends to be slow paced as the camera doesn't really move a lot and features a lot of continuous shots. Non diegetic music isn't very frequent as a lot of talking takes place however if there is a montage of clips of some kind then there tends to be a music track or sound that can only be heard in the clip so a non diegetic sound.

Characters and Representations

The hosts of the show have no characters to play as they are just being themselves. The common use of characters is a male and a female in which they tend to be around the same age which is different o the news. In the show their roles is to take the show forward by signalling to move onto the next section of the show or asking the special guest that they have on the show questions. If they have an actor on the show they they tend to show segments from the film and question them about certain aspects of the film like for example how a special voice was created, whereas if its an music artist then the questions revolve more around how the upcoming album was recorded, tour dates and then the the release date of the album its self. The hosts are there to help convey this information of the show.

Narrative

Typically their is a structure to the show but not really much of a narrative as the show doesn't tend to be showing any story as its just not the style of it. Top Gear for example starts with a voice over from someone like Jeremy Clarkson boldly saying  'Tonight' and then listing the events that will be shown on the show in a comedic fashion. These tend to be very subtle enigma codes as it doesn't explicitly give the audience a mystery on the levels of Game of Thrones however it gives the audience a very straw clutching mystery by listing the events that will follow. If for example the host says that they will be featuring someone from Game of Thrones on the show then audiences will continue watching as they want to see what the Game of Thrones actor has to say. Todorov's theory doesn't apply to Magazine Shows because of the lack of Beginning, Middle and End. Magazine shows tend to give the audience something to escape to as they're the middle ground between shows like the news and for example The Graham Norton show as they feature plenty of topics that are in the news and also enough celebrities that keep audiences intrigued. Its a less serious version of modern society and tends to laugh at some issues in the world.

Format
Magazine shows tend to have no real series or season like element as there is no real narrative to the run time of the show. The follow a more news based format. For example if a celebrity is promoting a new album or a actor is starring in a new film then they tend to talk about this to them. Shows like Soccer Am for example talk about their celebrities current fame but also use their screen time to quiz them about football and make them do football related challenges. The narratives of the shows are more episode related and don't really feature any continuous storylines.  Shows like blue peter may feature competitions between the presenters that lasts for a limited amount of time.
These shows tend to have different broadcast times depending on the content. Soccer AM is on early Saturday morning as its just before the weekend of fixtures start, also the name "AM" symbolises that its early morning. Top Gear for example is on at 9pm as it features some light hearted humour and mild language therefore it needs the watershed to take place before it airs.
Magazine shows don't really have a plot that moves forward as the episodes go by because it depends on the relevance of the show. This morning runs all year round because the news is never ending whereas Soccer AM stops for a few months when the football season ends as they don't have anything to talk about.

Appeals
Audiences have different media tastes however most people still watch magazine shows for their own personal preference. This morning tends to be on of a morning of course so most audience members tend to catch a bit of this morning on their way out of the house. This Morning and the One Show tend to be watched passively as they're on at times when people tend to be watching tv. The One show is on at 7pm on BBC ONE at least 4 times a week. BBC one is a show that more or less anyone who has a tv can gain access to plus 7pm is time that most families have just finished their tea at so many families tend to be congregated around the tv. Most of the content can be saw as conventional/unconventional because these type of shows are all down to personal preference. Someone like Ed Sheeran might be conventional for some people but unconventional for others.
The level of production tends to stay the same because  its the same concept each episode therefore its very rare they have to spend heavy on production. This only happens if they need to boost their ratings or rearrange the show in some way.
Likeable hosts tend to help with the show as well. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on this morning are a very liked duo and their presence adds value to the show.