peaky blinders

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    • Who made the show discussed in the industry context?
      BBC
    • Why does the BBC feel free to take risks with their productions?
      They are a non-profit company funded by the public
    • What does the move from BBC channel to BBC One signify?
      It shows the show's success and popularity
    • What is the aim of BBC One?
      To be the UK's most popular TV channel
    • What type of programs does BBC One offer?
      High-quality, original programs
    • What should BBC One's output reflect?
      The whole of the UK
    • What proportion of BBC One's programs should be original productions?
      A very high proportion
    • Who bought the show later on?
      Netflix
    • What does the presence of big actors indicate about the show?
      It shows the show's success
    • Who was the 'showrunner' for all six seasons?
      Steven Knight
    • What company produced the show?
      Tiger Aspect
    • Who funded the show?
      Screen Yorkshire
    • What genre is the show classified as?
      Hybrid genre - historical, western, gangster
    • What are the key objectives of the BBC's remit?
      • Educate
      • Inform
      • Entertain
      • Innovate
    • What genre is described as a hybrid in the study material?
      Western/crime genre
    • What does the mise en scene of horse riding through streets signify?
      It creates a wide tracking shot effect
    • How does the dress code with razor blades in caps contribute to the narrative?
      It presents violence and foreshadows chaos
    • What does the setting of Birmingham represent in the study material?
      It displays a working-class environment
    • What elements are depicted in the opening scene of the show?
      Diegetic sound and foreign languages
    • How does the opening scene reinforce the perception of Birmingham?
      It provides a realistic view of lower class
    • What is unique about Arthur's dress code in the show?
      He doesn't wear a bow tie
    • What does Ada's smartly dressed appearance signify?
      It reinforces traditional feminine stereotypes
    • In what era are the traditional feminine stereotypes of Ada set?
      The 1920s
    • Who is associated with feminist revisionism in the study material?
      Aunt Polly
    • What power dynamic is associated with Aunt Polly?
      Empowering power dynamic
    • How are Tommy and Arthur constructed in terms of masculinity?
      As archetypically masculine figures
    • What does hypermasculinity imply about Tommy and Arthur?
      They are strong, threatening, and active
    • How are racial minorities depicted in the study material?
      Reductive depiction or non-depiction
    • What is the significance of the Chinatown sequence?
      It offers more sympathetic representation
    • How is the upper class portrayed in the study material?
      Through othering and disdain
    • What is the relationship between the working class and criminals in the study material?
      Positive alignment and allegiance
    • How are the protagonists represented in relation to the audience?
      With stereotypically antagonistic attributes
    • What does the audience's alignment with anti-heroes suggest?
      They perform both good and bad duties
    • What has been built around the characters in the show?
      A large fandom
    • How have characters like Tommy influenced people's identities?
      Through adopting their style and mannerisms
    • What type of storyline invites audience support for the gang?
      Rags to riches storyline
    • How does the audience view the police in the study material?
      They are invited to oppose the police
    • What does Grace represent in the context of female stereotypes?
      A powerful woman opposing stereotypes
    • What type of culture is depicted in the study material?
      Stereotypical working class culture
    • What is the preferred reading of the narrative?
      A crime war
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