BBC radio

Question 1

BBC retina values

Answer 1

• inform
• educate
• entertain

Question 2

Cultural codes

Answer 2

• Huw Thomas
• Head girls accent strong
• “Powys” “Wrexham”
• Presenter reads statement and includes welsh words
• Advertises BBC Wales TV set - references to ELERI SION
• police repeat statements in welsh

Question 3

enigma and action codes

Answer 3

• 5ws ( why left opened)
• Code red, real shock, lockdown,
• Reinforces seriousness by mentioning 2 air ambulances on scene
• references knife being located

Question 4

Uses and gratification theory

Answer 4

• Weatherman calls presenter how - increases audience relationship with news
• refers made to anxious parents so they can connect with their anxiety Reporter mentions helplines for SA following another hard news story
• Interviews parent of child - personal story - other parents can relate