2. TV programs in Britain and in China Presented by Zhu Jie (529)

3. Outline Types of TV programs in Britain Specific TV programs in Britain and in China Why those programs are popular? Summary References

4. Types of TV programs in Britain Informative programs Narrative programs Entertainment programs Sport

5. Specific TV programs in Britain and in China: Soap Opera Reality TV Religious Programs

6. Soap Opera The origin of the name of this genre comes from the USA when, in the 1950s, short dramas were presented in the afternoons and soap powder companies advertised at intervals in the dramas.

7. Case Study: Britain: Eastenders China: 我爱我家

8. Reality TV Reality TV ： a term for television shows that are based on real people (not actors) in real situations, presented as entertainment.

9. Case Study (1): Britain: (1) Survivor China: (2) 走入香格里拉

10. Case Study (2): Britain: (2) Who wants to be a millionaire: China: (2) 百万富翁

11. Case Study (3): Britain: (3)Live Aid China: (3) 生存大考验

12. Case Study (4): Britain: (4) Blind Date China: （ 4 ）玫瑰之约

13. Religious Programs Most broadcasting organizations and newspapers recognize religious affairs as a central part of community life. Some programs are obviously 'religious'.

14. Why those programs are popular? Light entertainment Learning knowledge Meet the majority’s taste

15. Summary Globalization of the TV programs Cultural imperialism & native culture

16. References: 《当代英国概况》 《收视率透视》 中国广播电视出版社 Electronic media programming Raymond L. Carroll & Donald M. Davis http://www.tbsjournal.com/Archives/Spring 01/Thomas.html

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