Gogglebox Features

• Multistrand.

• Features stereotypes throughout - The gay couple from Brighton, White posh couple from Wiltshire. 

• Lots of diversity - Ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, etc. 

• Set within their own individual homes. 

• Flashforwards. 

• Has a voiceover with a regional working class accent in order to relate to audience more. 

• Mainly working class characters with the occasional middle class. 

• British culture is dominant within the programme. 

• There is a link between the audience and participants due to the audience seeing what they are watching and having similar reactions at the same time as the participants. 

• Mainly mid shots with some close ups during specific parts to show expression. E.g, Shock, anger, etc. 

• A range of event TV is looked at. E.g, News, Strictly come dancing, game shows and cooking shows as well as period dramas, etc. 

• Their is normally an insight into the characters lives after breaks and at the beginning of the show to give them more context and engage them with the audience. 

• Is mainstream TV, on at 9pm. 

• Features the same families and couples throughout the whole season.