Wednesday 16 October 2013

Sherlock, crime drama research


Name of Drama

Sherlock
Broadcaster –
Scheduling details

BBC 1
BBC HD
BBC 1 HD
PBS

Conventions -
Characters



Benedict Cumberbatch...
 Sherlock Holmes (10 episodes, 2010-2014)
Martin Freeman...
 Dr. John Watson (10 episodes, 2010-2014)
Una Stubbs...
 Mrs. Hudson (7 episodes, 2010-2012)
Rupert Graves...
 DI Lestrade (6 episodes, 2010-2012)
Louise Brealey...
 Molly Hooper (6 episodes, 2010-2012)
Mark Gatiss...
 Mycroft Holmes (6 episodes, 2010-2013)

Narrative


In the first episode of Sherlock a fake cab driver picks ups strangers and plays Russian roulette with a pill that means life and death. When Sherlock is given the 50/50 chance dr. Watson comes save him



Mise-en-scene -
Locations
Sets
Lighting
Costume

London
221 Baker street
Restaurant
Back streets
College
Crime scene






Sound –
Key dialogue
Sound effects
Music

Sherlock theme
Gun shots
Text message sound
Police sirens
Other music






Audiences –
Who is the target audience?
Male/Female
How might they react differently?
Will it shape their views of people, issues or events?
Male and female a family programme but young people may not understand







Industry –
Marketing & Promoting
Other platforms? (DVD/online)





You can watch it on DVD but not online as it is not available for watching. Downloadable for a price on the internet.






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