Radio

Question 1

BBC

Answer 1

• vertically and horizontally integrated
• national and regional
• public service broadcaster
• funded by the license fee
• main aim is to educate and entertain

Reithian Values:
Educates
Informs
Entertains

Question 2

BBC Funding

Answer 2

• allows the BBC to broadcast more niche topics
• they have more freedom
• don’t have to attract large number of audiences has there is no pressure to generate profit
• still have to be responsible, fulfil their PSB remit and please audiences
• any profit received is put straight back into producing more content

Question 3

Regulation

Answer 3

• used to be regulated by Ofcom and now self-regulated
• watershed after 9pm
• follow the Royal Charter (as it is being provided by the license fee, it must fulfil public needs to educate and entertain)

Question 4

Late Night Woman’s Hour

Answer 4

Broadcasted live on the radio and as a podcast on bbc sounds.
Launched in 2015.
Hosted by Laura Laverne and Emma Barnett
Spin off of Woman’s Hour (launched in the 1950s)
Average age of listeners is 30/50 year old middle class women.

Question 5

Episode Example - Not Wanting Children

Answer 5

Contributors:-
- different ages, ethnicities, and intellects (conforms to the BBC as can target niche groups)
Regulation:-
– talks about controversial topics such as masturbation (watershed, still conforming to Reithian values but has to keep a good reputation therefore discussing more taboo topics after the watershed)
Discussion:-
- personal thoughts and experiences on wanting children
- able to connect with the audience by giving space to marginalised voices (allows for the platform to be approachable for other marginalised groups, as seen throughout the industry through BBC Pride and the Asian Network)

Question 6

Applicable Theories

Answer 6

Male Gaze - Mulvey:
Opposes - talks about female pleasure and self-love instead of conforming to the ideals of men

Power and Industries - Curran and Seaton:
Opposes - challenges the idea that the industry is driven by profit and power; they don’t need large viewings

Uses and Gratifications -
For - follows the Royal Charter; therefore educates and entertains