Lesson 3: Scheduling
Learning Objective -To understand a range of scheduling terms and techniques and to be able to apply these terms to the scheduling of at least one comedy programme.
Exercise One: Match up the scheduling terms in the table below with a meaning and additional information/examples for each.
Exercise Two: Look at these TV schedules below and identify which scheduling technique is used.
Watershed
Watershed is a term used to describe the time at which programmes can become more adult in their nature. For example, they may contain bad language, distressing or upsetting scenes, sex or nudity or violence.
The UK Watershed time is 9pm as it is assumed that by this time, younger children who shouldn’t be exposed to the more adult nature of these programmes will be tucked up in bed!
Timing is Everything!
The time at which programmes are on is very important. TV programmers and schedulers make certain assumptions about who is watching TV at certain times throughout the day and week.
The time at which programmes are on is very important. TV programmers and schedulers make certain assumptions about who is watching TV at certain times throughout the day and week.
Exercise: Consider who you think will be watching TV at the following times:
- 6am Weekday Mornings
- 11am Weekday Mornings
- 4pm-5:30pm Weekday Afternoons
- 10pm Weekday Nights
- 7pm Saturday Evenings
- 2am Saturday Mornings
- 8pm Sunday Nights
Review: Choose a comedy programme of your choice, research it (in terms of how it is schedules) and use it to answer this extended question.
Extended Question - Explain how and why a comedy programme of your choice is scheduled. How are the TV programmers hoping to use scheduling to make sure your programme appeals to the right audiences.
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