An Idiot Abroad

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  • An Idiot Abroad
    • Narrative
      • Ricky & Stephen send Karl around the world to experience new cultures and see him suffer
    • Genre
      • Travel Documentary -exploring new cultures and travelling around the world
      • Comedy -Shows Karl suffering, humorous -Karl makes jokes, sarcasm -Karl's lack of knowledge -Stereotypical male friendship
    • Audience
      • Uses & Gratifications -Educate, learn about new cultures -Identify, Karl is relatable
      • Life Matrix, fun/atics -Income Bracket, C-E -VALS, Strivers
    • Industry
      • Sky: -'An Idiot Abroad' was funded by Sky -Sky is the UK's largest digital subscription television company  -Known for high quality programmes
      • Sky 1 HD -family channel that focuses around entertainment -Audience pay to watch the show
    • Repetition
      • Internal - Karl is miserable, phone calls from Ricky & Steve, makes comparisons to the UK
      • Generic - aspects of travelling and new cultures, visit iconic landmarks and places
      • Cultural - people from different cultures, cultural activities, different societies
    • Representatio
      • Karl -miserable, stereotypical British male -Has no interest in learning or trying new things -Open about his opinions, says what he thinks -No control, no enjoyment
      • Ricky & Stephen -Sending Karl around world -Laughing at him suffering -Want him to not enjoy it

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