LNWH flashcards

Question 1

Host

Answer 1

Lauren Laverne

Question 2

Year started

Answer 2

2015

Question 3

Format

Answer 3

Radio show

Question 4

Based on

Answer 4

Woman’s Hour

Question 5

Produced

Answer 5

BBC r4

Question 6

Distributed

Answer 6

BBC Sounds

Question 7

Key aspect 1 - podcast

Answer 7

Podcasts have soared in popularity in the past few years, with many - such as Serial - becoming cultural events in their own right. Minority groups who have traditionally been excluded from mainstream radio have used podcasts to find a voice, and producers have utilised the lack of regulation to discuss controversial issues, especially personal or sexual matters.

Question 8

Key aspect 2 - guests

Answer 8

Female-produced podcasts such as The High Low and The Broad Experience not only explore issues affecting women in society, they also attract high profile guests that rival those of traditional radio. Comedy podcast Dope Queens even had Michelle Obama as a guest!

Question 9

Key aspect 3 - hosts

Answer 9

The current presenter is Emma Barnett, a journalist and broadcaster, who also presents the BBC Radio 5 Live late morning show. She also writes the ‘Tough Love’ ‘agony aunt’ advice column in the Sunday Times Magazine, where she explores extremes of peoples’
personal lives. Her style, therefore, is lighthearted yet unafraid to explore emotionally sensitive issues. This suits the LNWM format.