Sunday 3 October 2010


Questionnaire on Soap Operas                                      Luís Miguel León Gomes
A soap opera sometimes called "soap" for short is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction, usually aired on TV from around 2-5 times a week. Examples of popular soaps are Eastenders, Coronation Street & Emmerdale (UK), Home & Away & Neighbours (Australia), 90210,desperate housewives & Greys Anatomy (USA).

This is the synopsis for my Soap Opera:
A new soap based in London reflecting  along the life of Luís Miguel Torres,  Spanish teenager, and passionate footballer  who is ‘condemned’ to a boring life and a dead-end job, he is yet to shine in any aspect of his life. When out of the blue his life is thrown upside down spectacularly by the massive opportunity to shine. This opportunity comes in the form of Ferguson, the chairman of a top club in London. Ferguson gives Luís the chance to sign and this choice sends him and everyone connected to him into a drama-filled spin.

Which age group do you fit into?
-under 16
-17-25
-26-30
-31-40
-40-55
-55+

Gender?
-Female
-Male

What Genres of music do you enjoy listening to?
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If you were to put yourself in a stereotypical group, ho would you describe your group?
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Do you watch any soap opera on TV?
-Yes
-No

How often do you watch soaps on TV?
-Less than twice a week
-2-4 times a week
-More than 5 times a week

Which three of these names would you like my soap to have? (Pick 3)
-A man short      - Match-Fit     -StepOvers    - Laws of the game    -Extra time     -On me’ Head
-Foreign Transfers    -On The Volley     -Flip Flap     -Cross it     -In the box     -Switch it     -Slide him
-Final Break     -Offside     -Onside     -Frisky     -Cover Me    
-Other (please mention)......................................................

Would you like a soap to include:
 -Chance meetings
-Coincidences
-Missed meetings
-Sudden conversions
-Last minute rescues

What type of soap narrative are you interested in?
-Open continuous narrative: A story that runs through several episodes
-Closed narrative: Every episode will have a beginning and end to the particular problem or story

When do you like to watch soaps?
-Early mornings
-During daytime TV
-Afternoons in between 3pm and 6pm
-Nigh time TV 7pm onwards

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