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Would you like to take part in a research study open to all you wonderful Gardeners' World Viewers?

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  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    There are a number of programmes available which are devoted to Dogs .  It would seem odd to tune into a Gardening programme specifically to watch the presenter's pet dog.
    Agreed that many enjoy the "doggy" aspect but surely the reason they initially tune in to GW is for the gardening content rather than anything else.
    The reason for your research isn't clear.......the title of the programme  - Gardeners World- states what the content is ( or should be ).
    Interested to know exactly what you wish to achieve with this study ?  Proof that more pets on Gardening programmes = higher viewing figures or the opposite ? Will the producers look at your "results" and take them seriously enough to rename the programme ?.........  "Gardening with Dogs " perhaps  ;)
  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    There’s a niche to be exploited here, Philippa. I remember Bill Bryson once commenting how in USA there are magazines catering for the most esoteric of tastes. ‘Gun Collectors and Obese Brides Monthly’ was one. I think he was joking.
    Rutland, England
  • panfordlpanfordl Posts: 4
    Ilikeplants said:
    panfordl said:
    Hi Hostafan! and B3

    Your observations on Gardeners World being dog focused is a key aspect of this study. If you would be willing to share your views in more detail in a one to one Teams or Zoom meeting and would like for your observations to be included in the study, please let me know and I can forward you the full study details.

    I am also keen to hear from anyone who enjoys seeing dogs as part of the show and perhaps watches GW specifically for Monty's four legged friend?


    It’s not neutral phrasing when you’re leading the interviewee to discuss the dogs as a key focus and especially those who enjoy watching the dogs specifically. Why not say that instead of beating around the bush so to speak about noticing non-plant matter?
    I get the impression that no matter how the question is phrased, it would not appeal to some. As many have commented we watch the programme first and foremost for engagement with nature, but some people also tune in because they like certain aspects of the show, such as dogs, the presenters, familiarity, part of weekend relaxation, improve plant knowledge, sense of community ... yes, I'm interested in dogs and whether this plays a role in how viewers see the show, but also in what motivates us to watch GW in the first place.  
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    We watch because hope springs eternal.  I am waiting for the ghost of Geoff Hamilton to appear and identify clearly the weeds that plague us all.
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • KiliKili Posts: 1,104
    Hostafan1 said:
    amancalledgeorge said:
    Conversations sometimes do take a Daily Mail turn on here...
    The Hitler loving Daily Hate Mail, to give it its full title. 


    Or the Daily Fail as we refer to it around here.

    'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.

    George Bernard Shaw'

  • KiliKili Posts: 1,104
    philippasmith2 said:
    Perhaps best not to mention the HlDHM - it may encourage others to buy the wretched thing just to see what they could be missing ;)


    Unfortunately they keep their readership up with help from Waitrose who give it away free if you spend over £10.

    'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.

    George Bernard Shaw'

  • panfordlpanfordl Posts: 4
    philippasmith2 said:
    There are a number of programmes available which are devoted to Dogs .  It would seem odd to tune into a Gardening programme specifically to watch the presenter's pet dog.
    Agreed that many enjoy the "doggy" aspect but surely the reason they initially tune in to GW is for the gardening content rather than anything else.
    The reason for your research isn't clear.......the title of the programme  - Gardeners World- states what the content is ( or should be ).
    Interested to know exactly what you wish to achieve with this study ?  Proof that more pets on Gardening programmes = higher viewing figures or the opposite ? Will the producers look at your "results" and take them seriously enough to rename the programme ?.........  "Gardening with Dogs " perhaps  ;)
    I think GW has been tried and tested and the increased viewing figures over the last 2yrs would probably provide the show with reassurance that they're doing something right, but new insights may be helpful.

    A parallel study is being undertaken with viewers of Walks with my dog, which is more dog focused, yet early results are showing that some viewers are tuning in for the location of the walks as opposed to the dog itself.

    What we know already is that personality formation is affected by the content of TV programs, feeling positive about a show predicts TV watching, parasocial interactions (other peoples dogs/imagined dogs) can improve self-esteem and that at the time of preparing this study TV watching was the most preferred activity in England (Statista, 2018).

    Whatever the final result, the hope is that it will shed some light on perception and motivation in viewers of natural world programs.

    Recruitment for this study closes this Friday 11-06-2021

    Thank you to all those who have participated so far.  

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    edited June 2021
    Kili said:
    philippasmith2 said:
    Perhaps best not to mention the HlDHM - it may encourage others to buy the wretched thing just to see what they could be missing ;)


    Unfortunately they keep their readership up with help from Waitrose who give it away free if you spend over £10.
    You can choose from the Times, Telegraph or Guardian as well. None of these ever openly supported Hitler or the British Fascists.
    Devon.
  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    I’ll be surprised if the OP ever writes “TV programs” again.
    Rutland, England
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    pansyface said:
    natural world programs.

    Er, that’s programmes. We aren’t an American colony yet.

    Maybe the Brexit was the first step for the UK to become one. Just you wait. ;)
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