bbc comedy, channels and types

  BBC1

Attempts to appeal to a mainstream audience by presenting familiar actors and uncomplicated scenarios, focusing more on good writing to attract all audiences.

examples

• outnumbered
• not going out

  BBC2

More middle aged audience mostly via personality driven shows, unique and highly informal shows for a more mature audience whilst still attracting some other types of audience

        examples

• top gear 

• Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

  BBC3

younger more active teenage audience, via extreme comedy shows, is not afraid to have rude material after watershed

      examples

• the office
• family guy