context Flashcards
what show is lnwh a spin-off from?
BBC4’s woman’s hour
how often is lnwh broadcasted?
monthly
who presents lnwh?
lauren laverne
true or false?
each episode follows on from the last
false
each episode focuses on a particular theme
when was woman’s hour first broadcasted?
in the 1940s
how could of the original show reflected possible tokenism?
a show set aside for women might imply all other radio content was orientated towards men
how many adults listen to radio 4 each week?
11.55 million adults; 21.2% of the population
how long does the average radio 4 listener tune in for?
11 hours a week
how many player requests are there weekly for radio 4 programmes?
5.4 million
what is the radio 4 target audience?
35-54 ABC1 (replenishers)
what was the pilot online video series of lnwh called?
the green room
when was ‘home’ broadcasted?
28 October 2016
what is the description for the radio show?
“Lauren laverne and guests in intimate, frank and funny Late night woman’s hour”
who was the show created by and originally presented by?
the show was created by Norman Collins and was originally presented by Allan Ivimey.
what radio programme was woman’s hour originally broadcasted on?
BBC’s light programme (now known as radio two)
on December 31st 2004, what did woman’s hair become just for one day?
man’s hour by channel 4 news anchor Jon snow
by 2013, how many listeners were there to woman’s hour, and what percentage of these listeners were men?
3.9 million
14% were men
In terms of media industry, what is the historical context ?
Worth considering historical and social shifts that have occured since start of woman’s hour in 1940’s.
When was the BBC founded and where?
18th October 1922 in london
What is the BBC’s mission statement/ remit?
Inform, Educate and Entertain
What is a pluralist society?
a society in which many diverse groups are allowed to exist.
Name 5 purposes of a PSB:
To help people understand the world around them
Support learning for all ages
Showcase the most creative and highest quality services
Reflect, represent and serve diverse communities
Reflect the UK’s culture and values to the world
Name some other LNWH broadcasts besides the set text:
‘women and fan fiction’
‘breakups’
‘why we lie’
‘the rise of the dating app tinder’
What did the BBC introduce in 2014?
a ban on all male TV and radio panels to get rid of the male dominance in the media
