Doctor Who: Audience and Industries

 

1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Has it changed since 1963? The target audience is families and it hasn't changed ever since.

2) What audience psychographic groups might particularly enjoy Doctor Who? It can be anyone since I think Doctor Who is a show that appeals to everyone.

3) What additional Uses and Gratifications would this episode provide to a modern 2020 audience?

It will provide them with a idea of how 1963 looked like.

Industries

1) What was the television industry like in 1963? How many channels were there?

There were only 3 channels since television was still a new thing.

2) Why is Doctor Who such an important franchise for the BBC?  

Doctor Who brings in a ton of money for the BBC.      

3) How does Doctor Who meet the BBC's mission statement to 'inform, educate and entertain'?

Doctor Who is a sci-fi show which provides the audience knowledge and entertainment.

4) How is the BBC funded?

BBC is funded by the TV license. 

5) Who regulates the BBC and what is the watershed?

The government regulates the BBC and watershed are TV programmes unsuitable for children so they are played at a later time.