REVISION for EDUQAS MEDIA A-Level Component 2 EXAM: The Bridge, Peaky Blinders, Vogue, Big Issue, Attitude, Zoella.
- Mastering Media
- Jun 4
- 3 min read
REVISION EDUQAS MEDIA The Bridge Peaky Blinders Vogue Big Issue Attitude Zoella
Download Roadman Style Overview of Six Case Studies
Yo, it’s Peaky Blinders, BBC Two,
A gangster tale in a post-war view.
Public service broadcasting – that’s their role,
Serving all people, not just the bankroll.
Curran and Seaton? Yeah, they say:
Ownership shapes what’s on display.
But the BBC’s got a different aim,
Not just profit, but public gain.
No ads, no paywalls, no shareholders,
Creative freedom — but Ofcom shoulders.
Livingstone and Lunt step in the frame,
Regulating taste in the broadcasting game.
Hesmondhalgh says minimize risk,
Reuse genres, same ol' tricks.
Period drama, known appeal,
Big names, slick scripts – it’s a safe deal.
But still there’s innovation, style, and flair,
An edgy narrative that cuts through air.
Cross the Øresund bridge with Saga Norén,
Sweden and Denmark sharing the screen.
It’s co-produced, across two states,
Split costs, share risk — no heavy stakes.
Hesmondhalgh again with the play:
Minimize risk in the global way.
Repetition with variation, that’s how it's spun,
Crime genre, but darker, cold, and done.
Curran and Seaton? Still apply:
Ownership’s key in the media sky.
Public broadcasters, but working together,
For content that’s rich, bold, and clever.
Livingstone and Lunt, regulation again,
What’s acceptable shifts by region and trend.
Foreign shows get picked and tamed,
By UK schedulers who keep it framed.
BBC Four aired it late at night,
Riskier themes in limited light.
The Big Issue on the street, a different kind,
Social enterprise with a conscious mind.
No media mogul, no big brand scheme,
Just vendors on pavements chasing a dream.
Curran and Seaton would smile and say:
This is media that breaks the way.
Plural ownership, a challenge to norm,
Fighting hegemony, breaking the form.
Hesmondhalgh still got something to teach,
Though not-for-profit, they still must reach.
They brand it smart, with known names too,
To hook the buyer with a wider view.
Livingstone and Lunt – regulation light,
They dodge the rules, staying out of sight.
No offensive ads or risky games,
But still, they’ve got to watch the claims.
High-end glossy, Vogue reigns supreme,
Gatekeeper of fashion, designer dream.
Curran and Seaton – all about that control,
Conde Nast’s empire plays a global role.
Profit is king, ad revenue flows,
Shaping ideals in model clothes.
It’s not diversity – it's brand cohesion,
Selling the elite in seasonal precision.
Hesmondhalgh steps in with a nod,
Vertical integration? Oh my God.
They own the mag, the content, and sites,
Maximize synergy, secure their rights.
Regulation? Livingstone and Lunt remind:
ASA controls what you find.
Native ads must be labelled clean,
Transparency in the fashion machine.
It’s Zoella, queen of online flair,
Beauty and lifestyle, subscribers everywhere.
Started small, then turned brand star,
Cross-platform queen, an avatar.
Curran and Seaton? Platform shift,
Gatekeeping gone, creators lift.
But ownership still creeps in tight,
Gleam Futures helped shape her bite.
Hesmondhalgh again in the zone,
She diversified from vlog to home.
From YouTube to books, to Zoella Beauty,
Extend the brand – that’s the duty.
Livingstone and Lunt got called to act,
Undisclosed ads got media flak.
ASA stepped in, made it clear,
Influencer ads must appear sincere.
Power meets platform, profit meets trust,
Even online, transparency’s a must.
Attitude stands proud in a niche press lane,
Voicing queer lives, breaking the chain.
Curran and Seaton would rate it high,
Independent voice in a market dry.
No corporate master, Stream Publishing’s own,
Telling real stories in a confident tone.
It’s diversity, not just for show,
Challenging norms where big brands won’t go.
Hesmondhalgh sees the flip here too,
Niche audience with a loyal crew.
Still sells ads, still uses stars,
Elton on the cover, raising bars.
Regulation’s light, but the ASA’s there,
Ensuring respect, fairness, and care.
It’s print and online, cross-channel flow,
From cover to podcast, the message will go.
So that’s the run-down, six case strong,
Theory in practice, industry song.
Curran & Seaton? Ownership is power,
Hesmondhalgh? Repetition by the hour.
Livingstone & Lunt? Protect and refine,
Regulation changing by the online line.
From Peaky to Zoella, Attitude to Vogue,
Each tells a tale of control on the road.
Now you’ve got bars for your Eduqas prep,
Spit facts in the exam, take every step.
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