Institutional Information - Under Age and Under Pressure

When creating a documentary it is important to consider what channels you plan to broadcast on and at what time to achieve a maximum impact. I decided to choose to air my show on BBC1 for a variety of reasons. Firstly, due to the fact that every TV has the ability to be able to air that channel, therefore you immediately have an upper hand over other channels such as SkyOne and such. Secondly, Due to the fact that the BBC leaves it's programs un-interrupted by adverts, therefore the full effect of the documentary could be seen. Lastly, the fact that the BBC itself incorporates all of its programs onto the internet after being shown via the Iplayer facility really helps to get the documentary across and continuously viewed for what could be another month later. A feature that would probably help with the playing in Schools and such.

Where will your media text be shown?

I hope for my documentary to be shown on BBC 1, where it would be aired at just after 9pm, to escape the limiting watershed. This time would be great for my documentary as it would allow it to reveal the full and honest extent of the damage that under-aged drinking could do and yet the true British feel it brings to the streets of a sub-urban town. I also feel by being able to divulge into the world of underage drinking and being amongst the mindset on today’s ‘ASBO Culture’ I will be able to show more than the problem of underage drinking, but perhaps unearth problems with the society in which we live in. This adverse effect that I hope to create could perhaps entice more viewers towards the show.

Release dates?

I hope for it to be released around April 2010 as it will highlight these problems before the upcoming summer holidays, but with still giving them enough time to do something about it. By doing this, Local community’s, Police forces and more importantly Parents will become more wise about where there children's ‘pocket money’ does end up, and what they can do to prevent it.

Available over the internet?

Being aired on the BBC my documentary will almost instantly be available on BBC Iplayer and will be more easily accessible for viewers who missed the show but wish to watch it at work or on trains home etc. This modern attraction will again draw much more attention and will also provide easier access for the program to be shown at schools and in meetings.

Due to its educational value, will it be made available to schools and if so, how?

Yes, it would be given to schools upon request and hopefully shown in life skills/ citizenship classes Or the Classes will be able to Access the program Online.