LNWH Flashcards
What is Late Night women’s Hour ?(context)
Late Night Women’s Hour (LNWH) is a talk show focusing on taboo subjects around femininity (i.e. sex, relationships and religion etc.) that was first launched in August 2015 as an 8 part series on BBC 4
How can Audiences Listen to late night women’s hour? (context)
They can listen to LNWH on the last Thursday of every month at 11 due to the adult themes however for convenience audiences can tune in to podcasts due to development of digital technology.
How does this benefit the programme and why does it link to digital convergence? (context)
accesible maximises
Why is radio still relevant to modern day audiences? (context)
Radio is culturally and technologically active due to its pre-installation on most devices.
Radio stations offer a human element; a human voice along with the music connecting to a human listener, which can be relatable.
What is interactive radio (Knowledge and understanding)
invloving audience writin gin ect
what is a podcast? (Knowledge and understanding)
Popularised by the advent of t he iPod era, typically offers episodic shows, similar to radio shows that have been broadcasted for decades.
These can be linked to already existing radio shows; or stand alone broadcasts.
what is digital broadcasting? (Knowledge and understanding)
What are the current expectations of contemporary radio broadcasting? (Knowledge and understanding)
missions and values. (26)
What are the benefits of such technological advancements in the radio industry? (Knowledge and understanding)
The main benefit is that convergence is in expensive, efficient and convenient with rapid access.
It is beneficial due to immediacy, where various mediums of media can be accessed instantly.
How does radio in the digital age cater for a greater range of audiences? (Knowledge and understanding)
Diverse: specialise in variety and wide appeal therefore creating a high quality service to a wider audience.
Cultural: Cater for large demographics with shows and stations catered for different ages, genders and ethnicities.
Religious: cater for various religions i.e. Christianity, Islam, Judaism.
Other: There are over 300 commercial radio stations ranging from global radio to independent local radio.
Why is BBC taster an important service for the BBC and its audiences? (Knowledge and understanding)
Overview of power & media industries by James and Curran Seaton. (Theory)
“Power and media industries is the idea that the media is controlled by a small number of companies primarily driven by the logic of profit and power. The type of media concentration generally limits or inhabits variety, creativity and quality. By keeping industries free from monopolies oligopolies it results in more varied and adventurous media productions.”
How can Curran and Seaton’s theory be applied to radio and the set text of late night women’s hour?
LNWH applies through the remit of the BBC as the PSB create platforms for more varied and adventurous media productions.
The theory is challenged as the BBC are not driven by the logic of profit and power and regulate independently
Also, the lack of media concentration means that the BBC are not inhibited the broadcast variety, creativity and quality.
