Dr Who

• In what year was the first episode of Doctor Who broadcast?

  1963
• What type of broadcaster is the BBC?

  Public service broadcaster
• How is the BBC funded?

  Through license fees
• What are the three main remits of the BBC?

  To inform, educate, and entertain
• Why was Doctor Who considered to fulfill the entertainment part of the BBC's remit?

  Because it is a sci-fi drama
• What aspect of British culture does the BBC's remit emphasize?

  Britishness
• How did the BBC's remit regarding diversity differ in the 1960s compared to now?

  Diversity was not part of their remit in the 1960s
• Who was the BBC's main competition in the 1960s?

  ITV
• Why did the BBC choose to produce Doctor Who?

  To compete with ITV's entertaining content
• What was the budget situation for Doctor Who in its early episodes?

  It had a low budget
• What type of special effects were used in the first episodes of Doctor Who?

  Low-budget special effects
• How did audiences in the 1960s react to the special effects in Doctor Who?

  They were amazed by them
• Why were the first few episodes of Doctor Who set almost entirely within the TARDIS?

  To save money
• What type of music was used in Doctor Who that was considered forward-thinking?

  Electronic music
• How did the BBC attempt to generate extra revenue from Doctor Who?

  By turning it into a franchise with merchandise
• What types of merchandise were released for Doctor Who?

  Toy action figures, novels, and board games
• What were some of the spin-offs released by the BBC related to Doctor Who?

  Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures
• What was Doctor Who Confidential?

  A show that provided more information after the main episodes
• Why was the first episode of Doctor Who repeated before the second episode?

  To re-engage audiences distracted by news coverage
• How many countries is Doctor Who available in globally?

  Over 50 countries
• What is the significance of Doctor Who in the BBC's global titles?

  It is one of the BBC's top five titles globally
• What formats is Doctor Who available in today?

  VHS, DVD, BBC iPlayer, and streaming sites
• Why is An Unearthly Child not currently available on BBC iPlayer?

  Due to a legal dispute over copyright
• How has Doctor Who evolved over the years?

  It has had several reboots with new episodes and doctors
• What does the continued success of Doctor Who reflect?

  Its ability to refresh the franchise and gain new viewers
• What are the key elements of the BBC's remit?

  • Inform
  • Educate
  • Entertain
  • Embrace quality program making
  • Reflect Britishness
  • Reflect diversity (modern)
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Doctor Who's production in the 1960s?

  Strengths:

  • Innovative storytelling
  • Engaging characters

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Low-budget special effects
  • Limited diversity in casting
• What types of media and merchandise have been associated with Doctor Who?

  • Toy action figures
  • Novels
  • Board games
  • Computer games
  • Audio books
  • Magazines
  • Spin-off series
• What was the impact of the assassination of the American president on the broadcast of Doctor Who?

  • Delayed the broadcast by 80 seconds
  • Audience focus shifted to the news story
  • Led to a repeat of the first episode before the second
• What is the title of the set episode for study in AQA GCC media studies?

  An Unearthly Child
• What is the overall genre of Doctor Who?

  Sci-fi
• What sub-genre is associated with Doctor Who?

  Time space travel
• What iconic ship is featured in Doctor Who?

  The TARDIS
• What type of graphics are used during the time travel elements in Doctor Who?

  Futuristic Spacey graphics
• Why is there limited sci-fi iconography in the episode?

  Due to a very low budget
• What technological limitation affected the production of Doctor Who?

  There was no CGI available
• How did the low budget affect the narrative of Doctor Who?

  Most of the episode is set inside the TARDIS
• What historical context influenced the narrative of Doctor Who?

  The mid 20th century space race
• How does the opening of the narrative create intrigue?

  It features smoke and low-key lighting
• What effect does the familiar setting of the school have in the episode?

  It creates contrast with the TARDIS