Shameless - In 'Shameless', regional indentity is an important factor in understanding the characters. The two main characters in the clip are shown to be drunk, implying that they are alcoholics. This is a classic stereotype for people in the north as they are shown in the media to be working class. This idea that they are working class is further suggested by the fact that they are living in a terrace house.
Brookside - The clip from 'Brookside' portrays scousers as aggressive and working class. In the clip, there is an argument leading to a fight on the street. Many people stereotype scousers to be aggressive and non-negotiable, and this idea is further emphaized in the clip. The charcters are also wearing tracksuits, a traditional piece of clothing suggesting the working class. Fast editing is shown to show the fight scene, which makes the scene appear much more meaningful and tense.
The Only Way is Essex - Southerners in 'The Only Way is Essex' are shown as self-loving appearance lovers. Compared to other TV Dramas like 'Shameless', the characters in 'The Only Way is Essex' are made up and fake, compared to the gritty reality. The women in the clip are portrayed as dopey 'blondes', who are all looks and no brains. The clothing they wear appears expensive suggesting they are middle/upper class, whereas other TV dramas are much more relateable to the general public.
Made in Chelsea - Regional Identity is very important in 'Made in Chelsea' as even the name of the TV show states where the characters are from. The characters are very posh and rich, and appear to lead simple lives without stressful nine to five jobs. The characters are sterotypical southern snobs in the eyes of northern viewers.
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