1. A2 Media Studies – G324 Briony McKee
Analysis of TV Listings Magazine (Radio
Times) Double Page Article

2. Main Picture: As shown here, conventionally takes up one page of the
Title: Typically featured at the top of the left-hand side, on article, establishes who is featured in the article. Also the larger the
top of the actual article. Never reveals too much about the pictures, makes it a lot quicker to grab the attention of the readers,
article, but wets the readers appetite to read on. then read the article with some resulting in watching the programme.
Minor/
Standfirst: Used Secondary
here to picture: In this
summarise the form is used to
actress previous show the
roles and about character she
the featured is going to play
article, a that is
convention of the featured in the
article, again to article. Used
encourage the to appeal to
reader to read the reader in
on. order for them
to watch the
programme.
Byline:
Conventionally Page
always the Number:
smallest text on Conventionall
the whole article. y in the
Credits the bottom
photographer, corner –
which isn’t to makes it
much interest of easier for the
the reader hence reader to
it being pushed Drop Capital: Very recognised, always at navigate
aside and small. the start of the article, and sometimes Pull Quote: A quote pulled from the article, very often
around the
used at the start of other paragraphs – like the words spoken by the person to what the article is
magazine.
this one. Establishes the start of the article. about. This is to tease the readers in wanting to read
on, as they pick interesting quotes.

3. Title: Typically featured at the top of the left-hand side, on top of the actual article. Main Picture: As shown here, conventionally takes up one
Never reveals too much about the article, but wets the readers appetite to read on. page of the article, establishes who is featured in this
Another common feature, is a pun or play-on-words like this one, to interest the article. Also the larger the pictures, makes it a lot quicker
reader to reading the article, often gives a light-hearted tone to the article or comedy. to grab the attention of the readers, then read the article
with some resulting in watching the programme.
Tag/Caption:
Highlights Housestyle:
the section Reflects the
this article is Union Jack
featured featured in
(sport for the picture.
this one). Makes the
Makes it article look
easier for professional,
the readers a key
to see and convention
locate this in double
article. Also page articles.
has the
channel
details. Page
Number:
Drop Conventionall
Capital: y in the
Recognisable bottom
at the start corner –
of the makes it
article, and easier for the
sometimes reader to
used at the navigate
start of other around the
paragraphs. magazine.
Establishes Standfirst: Used here to summarise the athlete Pull Quote: A quote pulled from the article, very often
the start of (his name in bold) and about the featured article, the words spoken by the person to article is about.
the article a convention of the article, again to encourage the This is to tease the readers in wanting to read on, as
(like this reader to read on. they pick interesting quotes.
one).

4. Summary of the analysis:
Both magazines have featured conventions of double page articles in a TV listings magazine,
some of these are recognisable with the reader. This makes it quicker and easier for the reader
to navigate through the magazine, to find their interests or want to read an article that has
caught their eye. Using these conventions makes the article on the whole look more
professional, as there are expected conventions to be featured, in order for it to qualify as a
double page article. To break these conventions could most likely disorientate the reader as
they have expectations of what to see. These two articles are successful for their purpose
through the use of conventions.
As a group we will draw upon these double page articles and the conventions in order to make
a successful, recognisable and professional looking article. We will also use these articles as a
backdrop for our own ideas, and to check we are using as much conventions as possible.