Watershed
Watershed is the point in time
after which programmes with adult content may be broadcast. In the same way
that a watershed refers to the crest dividing two drainage basins, a
broadcasting watershed serves as a dividing line. It divides the day into the
overnight period where family-oriented programming suitable for children may be
aired and where programming aimed at or suitable for a more adult audience is
permitted, though not required.
My programme will be show from
9pm till 10pm on a weeknight as there is some strong language and some
upsetting scenes that may be deemed unsuitable for kids. Showing the programme
after 9pm will mean that it can be shown after the watershed and is not
expected to be suitable for children. This means that the programme will not
have to be made to PG regulations and so can portray the darker sides to a
community.
Prime time or peak time is the block of
broadcast programming taking place during the middle of the evening for
television programming. In the UK, the term used is peak time, early peak is
17:30 to 20:00 and late peak is 20:00 to 23:00.
In the shadows will be shown during prime time
at 9pm which is the most popular time for adult orientated shows as it is not
too early but not too late that lot of viewers will have switched off for the
night. Having the TV programme run at 9pm will also mean that it is trying to
pull in as many viewers as possible as it is the prime time for TV shows in the
UK.
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