Wednesday 16 October 2013

Sherlock Information

Name of Drama
Sherlock

Broadcaster –
Scheduling details
BBC


Conventions -
Characters
Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock Holmes
Martin Freeman - Dr. John Watson
Una Stubbs - Mrs. Hudson
Rupert Graves - DI Lestrade
Louise Brealey - Molly Hooper          
Mark Gatiss - Mycroft Holmes
Narrative

A cab driver pulls of 4 murders without touching his victims. It’s up to the police with the help of the unconventional Sherlock Holmes to help solve these mysteries.
Mise-en-scene -
Locations
Sets
Lighting
Costume
Sherlock’s apartment
Police badges
Usually dark
221 Baker Street

Sound –
Key dialogue
Sound effects
Music

When Sherlock is thinking it must be quiet, therefore silence occurs. The music is generally a different type sound for the main theme tune.




Audiences –
Who is the target audience?
Male/Female
How might they react differently?
Will it shape their views of people, issues or events?
Rating is a 12. Targeted from the ages of 12 to adulthood. Due to Sherlock Holmes being an old character written long ago, older audiences could be interested.
Industry –
Marketing & Promoting
Other platforms? (DVD/online)



DVD’s for all the series.
Adverts for it on BBC channels.