Representation

The show deals with many issues and creates comedy with a message.

• Representations of: homosexuals, transvestites, teenagers, the disabled and obese people.
• Representations of the instituation (BBC) as a former serious and formal broadcaster are being challenged with a programme like this.

Much of my study will be dedicated to representations of the show from the characters, to the media language, used to the institution. This big part of my essay may be able to answer some questions about why the humour of certain stereotypes can be found to be humourous, without being offensive.