Body image representation

Silk, Series 3, episode 5.

-Woman: wearing a suit, sophisticated, elegant, formal and courageous

-Hospital patient: Weak, Vulnerable

-Prisoner: Cocky, Independent, also nervous about getting more years in prison.

These characters all have a ranking of importance in the show. The woman is the main character and is therefore the strongest character, which challenges the stereotype of women within TV programmes as they are normally represented in either a sexualised or domesticated way. This woman however is shown as intelligent, sophisticated and powerful due to how often she is on her own in the opening scenes. The prisoner is shown as what can be quite an intimidating character with criminal history of murder. This however does not bother the female detective due to the representation of the character. During an interview scene, the females body language and facial expression is caught in a mid shot, and the viewer can see that her body image does not change when the prisoner enters. The prisoner's body image representation then changes; the character shares his fear of being given more years in prison, and this is shown through a negative facial expression, and the rising tone of voice as he pleads his innocence. This is trying to appeal to both genders, although females would appreciate this scene as the woman is showing no fear and is shown as a strong woman.

Bluestone 42-Series 2, Episode 5

The show is about British soldiers fighting in Afghanistan. The opening scene shows a young soldier about to defuse a bomb. However whilst doing so, is caught in the act by an enemy, the soldier is then shown as vulnerable as he is about to be shot. This representation is shown by the change in the non-diegetic music, change in camera angle and the negative facial expression.