Radio 1 Flashcards
Rank the top 5 UK radio stations
- Radio 2
- Radio 4
- Radio 1
- Classic fm
- 5live extra
What is a psb?
Public service broadcaster
Broadcasting intended for public benefit rather than to serve purely commercial interests
What do psb’s do?
Deliver impartial and trusted news, Uk originated programmes and distinctive content
Name some psb channels
BBC
ITV
Channel 4
Channel 5
S4C
What are the characteristics of psb’s?
High quality
Original
Innovative
Challenging
Widely available
Distinctive
What is BBC1’s remit?
Inform, educate and entertain
Who is the presenter of the breakfast show?
Greg James
Who are the previous 4 presenters?
Nick Grimshaw
Chris Moyles
Sara Cox
Zoe Ball
What year did the breakfast show start running?
1967
How long does the show stay available online?
30 days
Where is the show produced?
Broadcasting House in London
Roughly how many records are chosen each week for the Radio 1 daytime playlist?
40
Which presenter is Greg James?
16th
Where is it broadcasted?
FM
DAB
Free view
Freesat
Virgin
Sky
BBC sounds
What drives the record choice?
Guided by what’s already popular with young people online, many older artists aren’t included as the network is trying to keep an under 30 audience
Who produces it?
BBC
How is it funded?
By the tv license fee
Produced for the benefit of the public, not owned by the state and not driven by commercial interests
When did the BBC become regulated and who by?
2017
Ofcom
What do ofcom ensure?
The BBC keeps to its charter and agreememt
What is radio 1’s online presence?
Highly active on Twitter
Active on Facebook but slightly less so
Instagram not updated
Presenter and producers tweet frequently
Interview extracts are uploaded to the radio 1 YouTube channel
YouTube and embedded videos on website aids visualisation for radio
Encourages texting and emailing while on air
Who categorises and measures audiences?
RAJAR (radio joint audience research)
What do RAJAR do?
Official body in charge of measuring radio audiences in the UK
Joint owned by the BBC and radio centre on behalf of the commercial sector
How does the BBC aim to serve their audience?
Reflect a diverse young audience
Reflect and represent the whole uk population
Presenter line up, music and content should reflect the audience it is targeting
Host events every year to connect the station directly with listeners
How many hours do people aged 15-24 listen to radio for?
14 hours a year