Industry

• Over time the TV industry has changed due to the development of technology which has impacted how programmes are produced and distributed as well as how audiences consume them. Audiences have become more fragmented and broadcasters must evolve in how they produce and market their products
• Luther is a mainstream programme from a popular genre, produced and distributed by the BBC. It has become one of the organisation's flagship programmes, ensuring a loyal audience.
• The set episode had 6.35 million viewers when it aired in 2010. It was ranked 6 out of 10 programmes for that week
• The success of Luther is an example of how the BBC as a mainstream broadcaster, engages in risk and producing new, innovative programmes but also relies on the repetition of successful formats to secure audiences in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
• The programme has a relatively high production value evident in the choice of locations, cinematography and well-established actors.
• Luther has a global distribution was previously available on Netflix and is on Amazon Prime. As part of its global promotional campaign BBC Worldwide released a video to market the series to international buyers, the video featured a scene dubbed in different languages
• Audiences can access Luther on multiple platforms as well as its broadcast at 9pm every week. Digital technology allows audiences to binge-watch the series.
• All seasons of the series are available on iPlayer encouraging audiences to engage with the brand. There is also a BBC website dedicated to the programme and social media platforms
• The BBC is a public service broadcaster, funded by a license fee, with a remit to inform, educate, and entertain, and this influences what is produced. The funding arrangements allow the BBC some aspect of freedom as they are less driven by ratings and profit
• The BBC has an element of governmental control and there is some discourse about the continuation of the license fee set up by the government as some are unhappy with the funding model. But there is support from others for it being seen as playing an essential role as a public service broadcaster.
• Television companies offer self-regulation through scheduling decisions, the watershed, and announcements at the beginning of programmes giving information about possibly offensive areas it contains.
• The BBC Board is in charge of ensuring that the BBC fulfils its mission as detailed in the Royal Charter which sets out the BBC's object, mission, and public purpose. It is then reviewed and renewed regularly.
• Ofcom externally regulates the BBC, is accountable to Parliament, and publishes standards that broadcast must adhere to. One of Ofcoms duties is to examine specific complaints made my listened about programmes broadcast by channels it has lincensed
• DVD releases of the programme are classified by the BBFC