TV Crime Drama Conventions

Name of Drama SherlockBroadcaster –Scheduling details BBC 1 Sunday 25th July 2010

Conventions -Characters

Sherlock Holmes- Benedict cumberbatchDr John Watson- Martin FreemanMrs Hudson – Una StubbsDI Lestrade – Rupert GravesMolly Hooper – Louise BrealeyMycroft Holmes – Mark GatissJim Moriarty – Andrew ScottSgt Sally Donovon – Vinette Robinson

Narrative The first episode, "A Study in Pink"

It was written by Moffat and directed by Paul McGuigan. The story depicts the introduction of Holmes to Watson, and them entering a flatshare at Baker Street in London, and then their investigation into a series of deaths, initially believed to be suicides.

Mise-en-scene -LocationsSetsLightingCostume

Location: 221B Baker st, crime scenes, forensic lab, dark streets, police stations, urban locations, college, restaurant

Lighting: dark, creates atmosphere, creepy and mysterious

Costumes: police and doctor uniform, normal everyday outfits

Sherlock: long coat and dark clothes

Sound –Key dialogueSound effectsMusic

Music: there is music for Sherlock character, plus key scenes always have the theme music. Dark, mysterious and adventurous

Audiences –Who is the target audience?Male/FemaleHow might they react differently?Will it shape their views of people, issues or events?

Adults and teenagers, family, both male and female – all enjoy mystery and a clever who done it.

Females – mystery, intriguing.Male – funny, investigate, clever, twists

Police portrayed as dumb and cluelessVillain as clever and cunningWatson and Holmes as dark, mysterious, brave, clever, funny, adventurous

Industry –Marketing & PromotingOther platforms?

BBC – trailers, adverts, interviews, in magazines and radioDVD: Blu Ray release

(DVD/online) Internet: BBC website, plus websites related to show –Dr Watson blog and holmes the science of dedication both seen in episode.