British Soap Opera Characteristics

1. On going show, never has an end to it and is not

separated into seasons.
2. Features realistic and relatable themes e.g. relationship,
money, job and family problems etc.
3. Set in highly familiar locations, in present time.
4. Never focused on one particular character, has multiple
story lines of many different characters.
5. These shows usually have a run time of 27-30 minutes.