Creation: a shot in skins

In film and television, every shot needs to serve a purpose. A shot that seemingly contributes nothing to the scene can often leave the viewer saying: "well, WTF?... seriously." So, as most moving pictures attempt to tell a story, the creator is constantly creating and answering questions.
The examples I have compiled below are all from the first 2 series of Skins. The website of the show can be found in this conveniently named hyperlink. Skins

Who?

This is Chris. His mother just left him alone with one thousand pounds and after spending all the money on one crazy night, he is at his father's place, painfully attempting to either obtain some money or be given a place to stay.
This shot answers the question: 'Who is at their father's place asking for money or a place to stay?'...

What?

This is Jal. She has a clarinet. She also has a very important clarinet exam in a couple of weeks and she needs to practice.
This shot answers the questions: 'What is Jal holding in her hands?'...

Where?

This is Cassie. She's the one in the yellow top. I know it's a little hard to see her but that's because it's a very long shot. At the moment she is unhappily running away because the boy she likes - Sid - and who she thought liked him back, in fact does not. But don't worry, Cassie, he'll come around. He's just a little worried about the angry drug dealer he couldn't pay and who has somehow found a way into becoming apart of the teaching staff at his school.
This shot answers the question: 'Where is Cassie currently running?'...

When?

This is Sid. He is a very unhappy boy because his Dad has just passed away and his girlfriend is off in Scotland making sexy time with the locals (he believes). Don't fret though, Sid, you're sexy time is not far away.
Sid is standing in front of a sunset. We know it is a sunset because an entire day has passed before this scene takes place.
This shot answers the question: 'Approximately, when is Sid standing there?'...

Why?

This is Sid. A self-portrait. Effy has asked Sid to paint something on the topic of emotion as she is having difficulty completing her Art assignment. In return she will help Sid get out of the mess he has once again found himself in. Sid produces the depressing picture you see above, however Effy insists that 'loser' is not an emotion. It's a fair call.
This shot answers the question: "Why has Sid drawn a depressing picture of himself?"...

How?

This is a glass. It is currently being filled with brandy by the actor Bill Bailey (funny man). He is trying to comfort his friend who is upset about his son getting hit by a bus. Which is understandable.
This shot answers the question: "How did that glass get brandy in it?"...