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

Todorov's Equilibrium: At first we see nothing happening which is the first step, after we saw them building suspicion and findinf the tardis, after this they go to the stone age which is the last step

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? 

The most imporant scene in this episode is when they found the tardis as it set the scene for decades of more doctor who episodes to come out.

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

The genre is sci fi, you can tell this as we see them going on a rocket type of ship called the tardis aswell as they're being more advanced technology than what was known as accesible in the 60s.Which shows its science based but nevetheless fiction.

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

We see it being presented in black and white.

c showing they showed men as more dependent.

They spoke in very proper english showing it was a different time period.

Representations

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

The stereotype of men that is reinforced is how they are seen as reassuring and independent whilst alsop being the savouir. They show this through the female and male teacher.

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

The steryotype that women are reinforcing is being portrayed as they are dependent on men aswell as being more wotles, this is shown when they female teacher was screaming more.

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

Susan is preseneted as a young teenager who is realising who she is  whilst being disregarded by the grandfather who doesn't care about her emotions due to her being a child which imp;lys in the 670s children wasnt able to express how they felt.

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? 

In the episode doctor who an unearhtly child we can see that there was not one bame character wihtin the series and only shows caucasians as actors. This is not suprising as within the 60s, England had different views on cultures and  anyhting that was broadcasted as not common. This has changed aqs we see Doctor who now giving people of different races, ethnicities and genders chances.

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

Social class is represented as through a lens of a middle-class person living in England in the 60s, as teachers Ian and babrbara are not seen as wealthy but also not suffering or in poverty, they have a stable job and cars in the 60s which implys that they have a steady income.

Audience

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

I think the target audience for Doctor who was young men and women aged 23-35 who like a bit of thrill, i believbe it has changed and is now presented as inclusive for all ages as a family show.

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: Using susan as a teen acts as a portrayal for eenages who feel like  they are never heard and their input in unecessary like when her granfather ignores her saying she can't go school.

Diversion (Escapism): When they enter the tardis which is impossible it acts as an escape for the viewers for them to imagine what if.

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

Information as they can learn new things whilst relaxing. 

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

vicarouis pleasure 

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

Theiur names are whovians.

Industries

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

There was only 2 channels

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

One example is how the episodes was black and white aswell as the sound in the video not very clear,

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

It is an important franchise for the bbc as it was one of their first shows broadcasted meaning it set a lot of milsttones 

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

K9 and Company • Torchwood • The Sarah Jane Adventures • Class • Tales of the TARDIS • The War Between the Land and the Sea

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

As them changing the doctor every few years allows fans to buy new merchandise from their favourite characters.