Investigating interview techniques

Caoimhe McDonnell- NDCMP Y1

Unit- 36

Combative
Russell Brand Vs Jeremy Paxman
In this interview we see Jeremy Paxman and Russell
Brand in a heated debate over political views and
events. The format for this interview is moving
image. The interview takes place in a hotel room
with two chairs facing each other. The tone and
style is very serious yet Brand tries to throw in a
few jokes to lighten the situation while still dealing
with the real issues on hand. The structure of the
interview is quite free flowing but has set questions
at the same time. The target audience would be
politicians and voters. The purpose is to exploit
politicians for what they are and deal with
economical issues.
Light hearted
Amy Schumer on the Ellen show
In this interview we see the comedian Amy
Schumer chatting to Ellen DeGeneres about her
everyday life and events. The format for this

interview is moving image. The interview takes

place in The Ellen show studio where it is a homely
set with couches and cups of coffee. The tone and
style for the interview is relaxed and
conversational with humor throughout the free
flowing structured conversation. The target
audience for the interview would be Amy Schumer
fans as well as Ellen DeGeneres fans. The overall
purpose is to publicize and entertain.
Hard News
David Cameron vs Jon Snow
In this interview we see what David Cameron has
to say about the political matters of Saudi Arabia,
ISIS and welfare. The format for this interview is
moving image. The interview takes place in a room
overlooking the city with nothing but two chairs
facing each other so it is all about the interview
topics. The question types are direct and cutting.
The interview has structured questions. The target
audience is civilians who watch the news and the
purpose of the interview is to deal with serious
matters at hand.
Entertainment
Miley Cyrus on Barbara Walters

In this interview Miley Cyrus talks about her life

over the last couple of years and her development
as an artist and a person. The format for this
interview with Barbara Walters is moving image
and takes place in a studio set up. The tone and
style is relaxed, conversational and all round
friendly. The question types are open. The structure
is free flowing. The target audience for this
interview would be Miley Cyrus fans as well as the
American public. The purpose is to showcase a
more personal side to the artist.
Promotional
Lana Del Rey on BBC Radio 1
In this interview we hear Lana Del Rey promote her
album to BBC Radio 1 with Zane Lowe. The format
for this interview is audio. The interview takes
place in the BBC Radio 1's studio. The tone and
style of the interview itself is really friendly and
relaxed. Del Rey talks about her album 'Born to die'
amongst other things. The question types are
open. The structure of the interview is free flowing
and conversational. The target audience are Lana
Del Rey fans and potential fans and the purpose of
the interview is to promote the album.