Late Night Woman's Hour Flashcards
Who is the target audience of ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Women, well-educated, ABC1 demographic, socially aware, middle-class
How is ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’ funded?
By the TV license, which is apid to the BBC and then used to fund the show
Where and when is ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’ broadcasted?
11pm on BBC 4- also available in podcast format
How has digital convergence affected ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Available as a podcast on BBC sounds, which makes it accessible on various devices and at any time, affects regulation
Can Curran and Seaton be applied to ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Arguably challenges idea of profit and power because the BBC is a PSB broadcaster so doesn’t have to worry about commercial funding from advertisers
Can Livingstone and Lunt be applied to ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Originally broadcast post-watershed at 11pm, this reflect the need to protect citizens
However consumers given more choice and freedom with podcast format because it can be accessed at any time
What is the preferred reading for ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Likely undertaken by women, who will agree with views expressed and enjoy the all-female panel
What is the oppositional reading for ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Disagree with views expressed and feel as if the all-feamle panel is alientating to other genders
Likely undertaken by male audiences
Can Hesmondhalgh be applied
Takes risks with all-female panel and taboo/controversial topics
This is because the BBC has PSB and therefore has less financial motivation
Who presents ‘Late Night Woman’s Hour’?
Lauren Laverne
