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In this module, students will be provided with the opportunity to research the current television fiction market, including the identities of the four major fiction-producing British terrestrial TV channels with reference to their drama output, stated aims, particular remit (public service or commercial), commissioning policies and audience demographic. There will also be consideration of policy and regulatory aspects relevant to TV fiction writers as well as of international markets including US broadcasting and of new and emerging digital platforms. Students will analyse the current TV fiction output of different broadcasters. They will also apply this research to analysing the reasons for the comparative success and failure of particular TV fiction productions, whether in audience ratings or critical review terms.

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