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Suggestions
Positioned with Sam Tyler & the restricted narrative means that we only know what he knows. We therefore seek answers to narrative enigma codes (as defined by Barthes) as Sam does – what is going on? Or as the VO says – ‘Mad? In a coma? Or back in time?’
We solve the mystery alongside him and become part of the team with Annie, Chris & Ray. This fulfils the audience’s need for belonging or social needs within Blumler & Katz’ Uses & Gratifications model.
Positioned with Sam Tyler – liberal, 21st Century, metrosexual, ‘new man’ to see Hunt’s ways as dated, shocking and unacceptable.
Positioned with the forces of law & order to see certain criminal behaviours as deviant.
Media Studies - TV
Audience positioning
Media Audiences - Page 5
How does the text position audiences? Discuss in groups and feed back to the class
