Doctor Who - LIAR

 1) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of  Doctor Who? 


Todorov's Equilibrium:

Propp's character theory:

Barthes's enigma and action codes:

Levi-Strauss's binary opposition: 

2) In your opinion, what is the most important scene in the episode and why?

3) What genre is An Unearthly Child and how can you tell? Make specific reference to aspects of the episode.

4) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical contexts of the 1960s?

Representations


1) What stereotypes of men are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?

The Physical Hero/Protector (Ian Chesterton): Ian conforms to the traditional masculine role of the era—strong, rational, and action-oriented


2) What stereotypes of women/girls are reinforced and subverted in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child? How?


3) How do the representations of young people and old people in An Unearthly Child reflect the social and historical context of the 1960s? 

4) What representations of race/ethnicity can be found in Doctor Who: An Earthly Child? Is this surprising or not? Give reasons for your answer and consider historical / cultural context (the 1960s). Has this changed in more recent series of Doctor Who?

5) How is social class represented in An Unearthly Child? Think about how education and knowledge is presented in the episode.

Audience


1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963?

A mainstream family audience  with broad appeal across ages (traditionally 10-40+) and I think that it has changed since 1963

2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas.

Personal Identity: seeing one`s own life or values reflected

Diversion (Escapism):escapism from daily life 

 


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



4) Thinking of the 3 Vs audience pleasures (Visceral, Vicarious and Voyeuristic pleasures), which of these can be applied to An Unearthly Child?

5) What kind of online fan culture does Doctor Who have? Give examples.

Industries


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

The TV television in the 1963 was only two channels existed: BBC and ITV


2) How does An Unearthly Child reflect the level of technology in the TV industry in 1963?

Early use of videotape (only 7 years old ) allowed for "amazing" time and space time travel

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

Doctor Who is an vital "export" for BBC worldwide, generating huge income through global sales and merchandise 

4) What other programmes/spin-offs are part of the wider Doctor Who franchise?

The BBC has maximised the popularity of the Doctor Who franchise by creating a series of spin-offs that build on the same universe or characters as the original show. These include:
  • K9
  • Sarah Jane Adventures
  • Torchwood
  • Class

5) Why does the Doctor Who franchise have so much merchandise available? Give examples. 

Doctor Who has massive amounts of merchandise because it is a long-running, iconic brand that reinvents itself, allowing it to market toys, clothes, and collectibles to multiple generations of fans.

  • The "Regeneration" Factor: Because the main character changes every few years, the franchise can release new action figures, costumes, and branded items for every new Doctor without making old merch irrelevant.
  • Decades of Content: Having been on air since 1963, the show has an endless list of monsters, doctors, and storylines to turn into products.
  • Iconic Imagery: Items like the TARDIS, Daleks, and the Sonic Screwdriver are highly recognizable, making them easy to sell as toys and collectibles.

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