Radio

Question 1

Who is the host of the Radio 1 breakfast show?

Answer 1

Greg James

Question 2

Who is the host of the Capital FM show?

Answer 2

Roman Kemp

Question 3

What is the charters purpose?

Answer 3

An agreement made in exchange for its annual government funding, a limited way they can govern the BBC

Question 4

What is 1st public purpose of the BBC?

Answer 4

To provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world.

Question 5

What is the 2nd public purpose of the BBC?

Answer 5

To support learning for people of all ages.

Question 6

What is the 3rd public purpose of the BBC?

Answer 6

To show the most creative, highest quality and distinctive output and services.

Question 7

What is the 4th public purpose of the BBC?

Answer 7

To reflect, represent and serve the diverse communities of all the UK’s nations and religions.

Question 8

What is the 5th public purpose of the BBC?

Answer 8

To reflect the UK, it’s culture and values to the world.

Question 9

How does the BBC reflect the 4th public purpose in its production?

Answer 9

The BBC spreads its production across the country in places such as Sulford and Bristol instead of being Londoncentric.

Question 10

How many unique songs do Radio 1 and Capital FM play annually?

Answer 10

Radio 1: 2000 different songs per year
Capital FM: 600 different songs per year

Question 11

What is the 1st part of Radio 1’s service license?

Answer 11

The Remit:
-It must entertain and engage
-It must have a mix of distinctive and contemporary music
-It must be aimed at a TA of 15-29 year olds
-It must be a platform for news, documentaries and live music

Question 12

What is the 2nd part of Radio 1’s service license?

Answer 12

The Scope of the Licence:
-It must be available every day
-It must be accessible on FM, DAB and on more channels elsewhere (eg internet)
-It must be available for limited time after airing

Question 13

What is the 3rd part of Radio 1’s service license?

Answer 13

The Service Budget:
-Radio 1 has a budget of £35 million, with the whole BBC being £4 billion
-Greg Jame’s salary is £400K

Question 14

What is the 4th part of Radio 1’s service license?

Answer 14

Overview of aims and objectives:
-It must be high quality, original and innovative
-It must have an original mix of music and entertainment
-It must encourage listeners to take part

Question 15

What are the key characteristics of Capital FM?

Answer 15

-Private
-Mates around a table
-7.4 million listeners
-Adverts that are paid per 1000ppl
-Station started in London but broadcasted nationally
-15-34 year old TA

Question 16

What are the key characteristics of Radio 1?

Answer 16

-Public service station
-Greg James talking to the audience
-5.4 million listeners
-Funded by BBC budget
-Nationwide
-15-29 year old TA

Question 17

What does RAJAR stand for and what does it do?

Answer 17

Radio Joint Audience Research:
-A non profit company founded in 1992
-Record statistics for 50 weeks per year
-Ask 1 in every 12,000 people in the UK to help record
-Results are recorded and extrapolated

Question 18

What does MIDAS stand for and what does it do?

Answer 18

Measurement of Internet Delivered Audio Services:
-Founded in 2012
-Measures DAB usage for different activities
-Biggest 3 activities are driving, relaxing and doing chores