COMPONENT 1: RADIO

Question 1

who is The Archers produced by?

Answer 1

BBC (British Broadcasting Company)

Question 2

who regulates The Archers?

Answer 2

OFCOM

Question 3

what is OFCOM’s job in regulation?

Answer 3

they fine companies, set standards, and investigate complaints from the public

Question 4

what is a public broadcaster?

Answer 4

they prioritise the public service, their income comes from competitions and they are perceived to be owned by the public

Question 5

what is a private broadcaster?

Answer 5

they have funding from advertisements and they have no public obligation to

Question 7

what are some benefits of how people listen?

Answer 7

-it is traditional for listeners to tune in on a Monday and Friday
-the website can give people the opportunity to catch up on recent episodes

Question 8

where can The Archers be listened to?

Answer 8

-live when it’s scheduled during the week (morning/early evening)
-BBC Sounds and Omnibuses offer repeats for people to catch up with the latest episodes