Regional identity

Scottish

Stereotypes of Scottish people: -money obsessed-tight when spending money -drinks a lot of alcohol-loves the outdoors -wears kilts -eats haggis-aggressive and violent

Example in TV drama- Waterloo Road

Irish

Stereotypes of Irish people: -live in the country-work on farms-very religious-good at dancing and singing -very friendly-not very intelligent-big drinkers

Examples within TV drama: The fall- ‘thrilling crime serial’

Welsh

Stereotypes of Welsh people: -Often shown as living in the middle of the countryside-attending to their sheep-gibberish speaking (the Welsh language) -naïve: over-friendly resulting in being easily tricked-can sing-obsessed with rugby

Example within TV dramaThe Valleys

English Stereotypes of English people: -can be seen as racist-obsessed with beer-obsessed with football-living in London

Opposite stereotypes:-very rich-posh-happy-living in castles-very “royal.”

Example in TV dramaEastEnders

Regional identity-Dialogue: sometimes loud and outspoken e.g. Bianca, common working class accent. Repetitive use of slang.Location: North- East LondonProps: mobile phones, carsCostume and Make-up: everyday costumes, some suits and dresses for workplace. Average every day make up for the women, on some women it isn’t noticeable (subtle) Class: working class

North

Stereotypes associated with the north:-poor-bad weather-lower class-aggressive-less culture-less clever-doing working class jobs such as building

South

Stereotypes associated with the south: -centre of culture-modern-classy-clever-sunny-richer-doing middle class jobs managerial jobs

South west

Stereotypes associated with the south west: Cornwall / Somerset – Often shown as being “backwards”-living in rural areas-working on farms

Example in TV dramaDoc Martin

London 2 stereotypes of Londoners:

One is that they are often shown as being rich, posh, snobby, upper class, Hugh Grant types from central or west London.

Example in TV drama: Made in Chelsea

The other is that they are often shown as being from north, east or south London, poor, common, lower class, criminalistics, violent “Kidulthood” style

Essex Stereotypes associated with Essex:-glamorous -cheap-footballer’s wives-lots of partying-being quite stupid

TV drama- The only way is Essex

Regional identity-Dialogue: common, unintelligent Location: Essex/SouthProps: small dogs, mobile phones , laptopsCostume and Make-up: over dramatic make up and fake tan, often seen in short revealing clothes e.g. dressesClass: middle class

Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle

Stereotypes associated with Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle:-“chavs”-wearing fake designer labels-or tracksuits-drinking a lot-being aggressive-uneducated-criminalsExamples in TV dramaManchester- Coronation Street and Shameless (North West) Liverpool- Hollyoaks (North West)

Yorkshire

Stereotypes associated with Yorkshire:-Often shown as living in rural countryside-Rolling hills-cobbled streets-being quite old fashioned-boring

TV dramaEmmerdale

Comparisons within TV drama When comparing two TV dramas I have chosen to compare EastEnders set in London

and The only way is Essex which is set in Essex. These two TV dramas feature very different characters EastEnders being relatable and realistic characters whereas TOWIE

features over pampered princesses who maybe aren’t as relatable for the audience. These TV dramas are binary opposites as the characters within the programmes are very different due to regional identity. For example the characters in Eastenders are

working class e.g. Work on stalls and corner shops whereas characters in the only way is Essex have higher paid jobs and sometimes own their own business and brands

which reflect their highly rated appearance.

The characters within Eastenders fit the stereotype of East end Londoners as Liam Butcher has been shown in a gang who committed crime and showed signs of

delinquent behaviour. This supports the stereotype of young people being criminal. Eastenders additionally supports the good stereotype associated with Londoners. For instance Mick and Linda Carter appear to be a nice ordinary family who have taken on

the Vic (pub). They have reasonable morals and support their community.The majority of the characters in The only way is Essex additionally support

stereotypes associated with Essex for example being spoilt and having an excessive fake tan. They may not be particularly educated however they do have a lot of money.