Cops on the box, there are three main types of crime dramas, they are a series, a serial and the occasional drama.

... Media Studies Coursework Cops On The Box Section 1 Knowledge and understanding. There are many different types of crime dramas that appeal to different audiences; there are three main types of crime dramas, they are a series, a serial and the occasional drama. The series is a programme like CSI or Silent Witness; these programmes are shown on TV once a week. These programmes consist of the same characters but there is a different story line each time. This kind of programme can be made very cheaply as they will use the same locations each week. In CSI the main locations are the laboratory and HQ. They can also have main characters that will be given a contract. Other Characters brought in for single episodes will be played by less well-known characters. The serial drama is almost the same as a series as it uses the same characters and locations, except the fact

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