TV Comedy: Panel Show

Codes and Conventions:
- Based on current affairs.
- Upbeat music, fast pace loud sound track.
- Audience, heard throughout the programme, clapping, laughing ( sometimes at taboo subjects)or cheering.
- Set is back lit, with the name of the programme set behind it.
- Camera shows the audience.
- Lots of cameras filming from many different angles.
- Presented by a recognizable host, the same in each episode and recognizable team captain.
.- reoccurring segments that the audience is familiar with ( "what are you talking about?" - 8 out of 10 cats.)  
- Satirical humor (making fun of serious topics) 

The form at and set design are so similar because it gives the audience an insight of the content of the show, whilst showing the similarities between other panel shows so that the audience are familiar with the format. The shows last approximately 30 minutes to keep the audience engaged but with a maximum amount on content. they are aired after the watershed so are therefore able to have transgressive content that would appeal to the viewers. The shows are broadcasted on commercial channels such as BBC, ITV and Channel 4, this is because they are cheap to produce and would have many viewers.The shows are cheap to produce, this is because the company needs to pay for the set and panelists, the majority of the rest of the content is done by the comedians. panel shows are mainly targeted at young  to middle aged adults as they are aware of current affairs and appreciate the satirical comedy style.