Plan B clips

1) What does this tell us about Plan B's intentions in making the film?

Plan B had good intentions in making the film. He wanted to make the film as he wanted to show people what life was like on the streets of East London. He felt good about wanting to make the film and he eventually got allowed to do it.



2) What do we learn about the production process for Ill Manors?
We learn that Plan b and his crew had to make some decisions in making the film. They had to travel and move to different places whilst making the film. They got forced to move places and got into some trouble because they were in somebody else's space. So they did struggle a bit.


3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?
I can see that target audience could be aimed at people who interested in gangs etc. but Ed said that its not aimed at the rioters its aimed at the people who weren't involved in the riots so they can see what children/people get into at a young age and feel something towards it.


4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the making of documentary.

I think the film made him change his mind and he decided to turn it into a DVD as it became popular.










1) What is SBTV? Research the channel and explain how it became successful.
Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.

SBTV was made in 2006. Its a music based place that helps young aspiring people get featured on their website and most of the footage is unprofessional as it has to be done on a low budget so they don't have enough money to buy proper equipment. The target audience is mainly aspiring urban singers/ rappers. This is because there is mainly rap songs shown on the show which is why they are mostly attracted to it.


2) What is the audience appeal for an interview like this? How does the opening of the clip emphasise this appeal?

The audience would probably be young people, as they are the main people that are interested in this type of things. Most young teenagers listen to rap and sing nowadays.The openi9ng of the clip is very entertaining-ts quite funny which makes people want to watch it.


3) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?

Plan B is represented as a hard-working, street smart and influential person.This is because he wants to do what's best for the teenagers that don't get many opportunities and that are forgotten about because they are cast as bad people.







1) What is the history of the Jonathan Ross show? What channels has it appeared on? Why has Jonathan Ross been a controversial media figure in the past?

Jonathan Ross show was first aired in 2011.It was shown on ITV and he has met loads of people that have been shown on this show before. It has been a controversial show before because he spoke about prince William and harry to fearne and made horrible remarks about Thatcher.


2) Identify the target audience for this interview (demographics/psychographics) and say why.

There are many target audiences. As the Jonathan Ross show attracts middle aged middle class and working class people. They would watch this. If they knew Plan B was appearing on the show then maybe teenagers and underclass people would watch the show too. The show is there to open people but only a few people from certain classes watch this show.

3) What is the audience appeal for a programme like the Jonathan Ross show?

The audience appeal for this show is that Jonathan Ross is a well-known person. He is there to  be funny and have a laugh but also get along with the people that come on his show. The show is quite friendly and has a lot of audience.


4) How is Plan B (the brand) represented in this text?

Plan B is represented in many ways. He seen as a rapper and a director in some people eyes and because of his rap career he seen in a bad light sometimes because of the music he raps about. He raps about things that bother him and tries to tell a story so that everyone can hear and understand it. The only people that understand are teenagers.

1) How popular is BBC Radio 1? Find average listening figures for the station. How has the BBC Radio 1 audience declined over recent years? Why might this have happened?


BBC Radio is British broadcasting Corporation.It broadcasts music, sports  it shows alternative music and shows different genres.they have alot of people listening to the radio everyday and continue  to listen.


2) Who is the target audience for BBC Radio 1?

The target audience is people between 18-40 years old. This is because there is some different types of music being shown and different people are interested in different things.It has gone younger ages sometimes.



3) How does Plan B promote Ill Manors in this interview?

Plan B promotes interview by telling them a bit about the film. Telling them what the film is like . He also stated that if this film was successful he would go on to produce more films. He describes his role in 'Ill Manors' in terms of the production process and this helps to enhance his image. 

4) What representation of Plan B can we find in this interview?

We found out that Plan B had lost weight and decided to take care of his image. He has a sofa that he sleeps on in the studio so that he can get some hard work done.