1. When the programme starts we first
see a sun rise to the sky. The sun has a
baby’s face in the middle. This
appeals to children as they know the
programme is appropriate for them as
they can see a baby of their possible
age group on the screen. The scenery
is extremely suitable for children as an
open field is shown with flowers, which
excites the audience as they love to
play on a field. The colours used in this
theme are bright and colourful which
is suitable for the watchers as its bright
and fun. The audio at this point plays
A transition is played and introduces the
image above. A ‘house’ is shown covered
in grass surrounded in flowers. This
appeals to children as I’ve said before they
love to play outside and this house looks
camouflaged which excites the audience as
they feel this could be their secret ‘den’ to
play in and they want to know what’s
inside. In the middle of the screen is a long
object communicating this object is
significant as it’s easily seen and in the
middle of the screen.

2. The narrator then says ‘Over the hills
and far away, Teletubbies come to
play’ the characters then jump out
of a hole on the roof. This is a
surprising entrance and enthuses
the children as it’s exciting. This also
communicates that they are the
main characters as they are the first
characters introduced to the
audience. As they are introduced
the characters shout numbers, this is
a useful feature as it makes the
theme tune educational for young
children who are learning to count
at school. This continues for a short
while as the other characters are
The group then combine and stand together,
this is when the television title appears in a bright
blue colour. The format is written in blue bubble
writing surrounded by a pink layer. This is easily
seen and excites the children as it’s fun to look
at. In the background is an open field with
flowers spread around them. In the background
is an object the audience would have seen
earlier which is the windmill. This object
communicate it’s significance as it is set in the
middle of the two screenshots shown
communicating to the audience that it plays a
key role in the show. The purple Teletubbie is also
significant as he/she is shown as the oldest as
he/she always stands in front of the others. The
colour scheme does not collate with gender
stereotypes for example a boy is a yellow colour,
this is to create inclusivity and including both
genders.

3. This programme does not feature Vladimir Propp’s typical
characters, nor does it display narrative structure and
tension. Because it is designed for pre-school children,
there is no structured narrative throughout the
programme or a state of equilibrium/disequilibrium
meaning this does not class as a Children’s drama. This
programme emphasises sensory stimulation over
narrative and drama. I want to avoid creating my
products for this particular audience as the brief requires
dramatic elements. Also I feel it’s significant to display a
show to children that educates and entertains which
‘Teletubbies’ does not show.