BBC Flashcards
Flagship
The best product/idea that an organisation owns or produces.
How is the BBC funded?
Funded - Tv license fee
Legally every household has to pay if have device that can access internet.
How much is a TV license? + breakdown
£169.50 per year (£13.25 monthly, £7.29 = spent on television, £2.09 spent on radio)
Aprox how many people a week are prosecuted for evasion of license fee? what percentage are women?
Nearly 1000 people a week.
70% are women
History: What year did the BBC begin an why?
- Established at the request of the government following the banning of private radio stations.
History: Why was BBC radio 1 so popular?
-Alternative to Radio 2 and 4 by offering pop music
Why is the flagship Radio show, Radio 1 Breakfast show so popular?
-Around for 50+ years
-Friendly and familiar voices we hear on radio are expected - creates a consumer base that differs from other radio stations
5 public purposes of the BBC?
1) Show the most creative, hugest quality and distinctive output and services
2) Provide impartial news
3) Support learning for all ages
4) Reflect and represent the diverse communities of all Uk, win doing so, supporting the creative economy across UK.
5) To reflect Uk (cultures and values) to the world
Statistic that shows BBC’s contribution the Uk economy
-For every £1 gets (from TV license) £2.63 is generated in the economy
What is Radio 1s remit?
- To entertain a distinctive mix of music and speech
-Target audience = 15 -29 year olds
-Support emerging artists (especially those from UK)
-News, documentaries and advice campaigns should cover areas of relevance to young adults.
Statistic that suggests BBC’s core audience AREN’T turning to live radio
People aged 15-24 listened to just over 14 hours of radio per week last year. 7 hours less than the average adult! (Static from Ofcom)
