Radio Flashcards
When did the archers first air?
1951
What radio station does the archers air on?
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a P…?
Public service broadcaster
What is Radio regulated by?
Ofcom
You can listen to The Archers by D— a P–
downloading a podcast
You can listen to the archers O— D – iP
On demand through iPlayer
You can catch up on the archers through a S– O—
Sunday Omnibus
What time does The Archers air on regular timing?
7PM
How many days a week does the archers air?
6
When are repeats of The archers aired?
2PM
When is the Sunday omnibus?
11AM
Why was The Archers originally established?
To educate farmers and hopes to increase food production after WW2
The Archers takes place in R– T–
real time
What does The Archers make sure is currently reflected
Real time recent events
How can fans engage with The Archers online? (2 ways)
Following social media pages and checking out the archers page on BBC website
How does the archers maintain it’s brand?
By introducing new characters and new storylines
What is the archers primary target audience?
Middle class middle aged white women
what did soap operas traditionally focus on?
Women’s lives, their relationships and marriages etc
Who was the original target audience?
farmers to educate them
Radio 4 has a high c…
high cultural status
Multi stranded narratives allow…
Multi stranded narratives allow audiences to engage with the show in their own way and root for certain characters
What storyline showed The Archer’s influence and importance
Helen and Rob’s domestic abuse storyline
How did the domestic violence portrayal influence the archers audience to r.. (2 ways)
it prompted them to raise awareness on social media through the free helen hashtag and earnt over £100,000 in donations to charities
Why are some people upset with the current storylines of the archers?
they feel it’s too dramatic and becoming like eastenders
How may topics surrounding issues in society engage the audience? (2 ways)
Audiences may be more engaged in these new storylines and have increased enjoyment
It can attract new listeners for the way it handles societal issues
