Radio Flashcards
In what year and month was the BBC founded?
October 1922
When were BBC Radio 1 and the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show founded?
September 1967
Who is the current host of R1BS?
Greg James
Who was the host of R1BS before Greg James?
Nick Grimshaw
What is R1BS’s target audience?
15-29 year olds
What type of music does R1BS play?
Pop music
What is the BBC’s remit/Reithian values?
To inform, educate and entertain
What is the Royal Charter?
A constitution which sets out the BBC’s Object, Mission and Public Purposes
What are the BBC’s 5 Public Purposes, as set out in the Royal Charter?
1) To provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world around them
2) To support learning for people of all ages
3) To show the most creative, highest quality and distinctive output and services
4) To reflect, represent and serve the diverse communities of all of the United Kingdom’s nations and regions and, in doing so, support the creative economy across the United Kingdom
5) To reflect the United Kingdom, its culture and values to the world
What are the BBC’s 6 values? (ACTORA)
(to put) Audiences (first)
Creativity
Trust
(to be) One BBC
Respect
(to be held) Accountable
How does R1BS use social media in order to reach their young audience?
R1BS uploads content in the form of short funny clips and photos via the BBC Radio 1 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok accounts. They upload this content in order to appeal to their tech-savvy audience who are more interested in social media/being online than they are tuning into the radio show.
Who is the regulator for radio?
Ofcom
What is a PSB?
A public service broadcaster is a broadcasting service which is intended for public benefit rather than for commercial interests.
How much is the BBC’s license fee?
£169.50
Who is Lord Reith?
Lord Reith was a British broadcasting executive who identified with the BBC’s aim to inform, educate and entertain.
