In the case of each of the following, write the letter corresponding to the correct answer in your copy.
1. Who is terrorising the city of Bolton? (a) Gangs of young people (b) Gangs of motorcyclists (c) Gangs of old ladies
2. What does the voice over describe as a ‘favorite target’ for the grannies? (a) Tea, bread and milk (b) Shop windows (c) Telephone kiosks
3. According to the reporter, what three professions does he associate with contemporary society?
(a) Accountants, psychologists and sociologists (b) Accountants, stockbrokers and sociologists (c) Accountants, stockbrokers and social workers
4. Crochet is: (a) the creation of fabric using a needle and wool. (b) a game played with dice. (c) a type of food.
Explore 1. What kind of behaviour would you typically expect from a group of elderly ladies?
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2. Explain how parody is used in this piece. Support your answer with reference to the script.
3. Why do you think Mr Johnson’s son Kevin does not go out much anymore? Is this surprising?
4. How is this comedy sketch similar to the play Pastoral Care on pages 329–330? Write a short paragraph comparing the two.
Create
In this parody, the general perception of grannies is turned upside down. In groups, discuss a social challenge that you may have experienced. Using ‘Hell’s Grannies’ as an example, create a news broadcast or short film to present this topic in an extreme and humourous way. Possible social challenges that could be explored are:
teenagers and technology gender roles the arts.
