Introduction

The five teaching notes summarised below contain background information on a particular aspect of television drama. They link to activities specific to the topic that can be given to students.

Throughout each of these sections you will also find references to behind the scenes, and the glossary.

These links can also be accessed from the right-hand navigation.

Writing explores the concept of story and examines the four elements a writer may consider when writing for television. These are genre, theme, setting, and script. The related activities cover these areas.

Character building explores character and role. There are links to information about the characters in Being Eve and the actors who play them, and to interviews with the lead actors. The activities contain ideas based on character-building work.

Production explores the production side of the programme. Find out about the roles of some of the show's production team, and read interviews with one of the writers and the producer. The activities contain questions about the production team and a related drama activity.

Technical elements explores the technical aspects of the show and provides explanations of the camera shots and special effects used in the programme. The activities follow these technical aspects with practical tasks based around creating storyboards.

Audience explores writing reviews and being an analytical audience. There are activities for writing reviews.