Production: Defining Television Programme

Production: Defining Television Programme

Programme title

Who Killed Him?

Genre

Crime. I was unsure on whether I would settle on a comedy-drama genre however from my research it seems as if the target audience are interested in crime shows. From this, I aim for 'crime' as my main genre and include drama tones as my subgenre.

Summary of programme themes

It will probably be based off of the other typical 'fictional-crime' shows and movies. Since the rest of my television series will be based off of the first episode and most importantly the opening, it will have to be produced and made well. Since it will be crime, the opening could be a murder scene so that it sets the plot for the rest of the series and makes viewers focus on the details of the opening. A scene like this would be a great way to introduce the characters.

Similar programmes

Spooks; Murdered By My Boyfriend.

Television episode summary

Begins with a group of three friends walking around a woodland, who are lost and searching for a way out of the woods. After a while a walking around, one of them attempts to call for help however there is no phone service. They then decide for two of them to split and head in separate decisions whilst the other waits at a spot. A moment later, one character returns whilst the other does not return after a long while. The two remaining friends decide to look for their friend who they find dead and laying on the ground. When they try to resuscitate him, they soon find a piece of paper beside his body which notes that if they attempt to get the police or anyone involved, they will also be killed. The episode opening ends on a cliffhanger leaving the two friends to make a decision. 

Technical Codes

Close-up shot of dead body

Wide view of people walking

Close-up of note so audience can read

Close-up of man with knife.

Zoom/ close-up of character reactions

Props

Mobile phone

Fake blood* - (may not be used)

Paper note

Fake knife* - (may not be used)


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