Woman’s Hour knowledge Flashcards
What type of programme is Woman’s Hour?
Magazine Programme
What does a magazine programme consist of?
Means it has presenters and guests who talk about specific issue
What did it want to target in 1946?
Female housewives who would listen at home while doing chores to prevent boredom
Why did it originally have a male presented?
Men tended to be the ones producing media at the time
Why did it originally have a male presented?
Men tended to be the ones producing media at the time
What did earlier female listeners feel the show came across as?
Patronising and dwelling on the plight of housewife
What were the first programmes topics?
- “how to hang your husbands suit”
- “how to put your best face forwards”
- “mothers mid day meal”
What times is it broadcasted?
10am on bbc radio 4, with an omnibus on saturday at 4
How does the omnibus reflect the changing audiences behaviour?
Women will now be busy/at work on week days
What does the 10am time slot suggest?
An older retired audience= age 55+ or wealthier more traditional women who can afford to stay home
Where can it be listened to, and what does this suggest?
Online via the website, app and BBC sounds. This reflects the modern audience using greater online technology
How is it funded?
Due to being a public service broadcaster it is funded my licence fees. (instead of adverts)
What does being a public service broadcaster mean for the BBCs content?
Doesn’t need to be mainstream in order to attract large audiences. Can make more niche content. eg= Woman’s hour
What is the BBCs remit?
- Inform
- Educate
- Entertainer
How is Woman’s Hour entertaining?
The chat based content, with presenters and guests joking around and laughing. As well as some of their controversial content.
How is Woman’s Hour informative and educational?
It tackles a range of issues and educates the audience on them. eg= Ivf, adoption, menopause and health concerns
Why did Woman’s Hour survive the BBCs budget cuts?
It is a low cost show to produce due it mostly being dialogue from 2 presenters
How does Anita Rani benefit the show?
Helps to fulfill the BBCs remit to include ethnic diversity in their programming. This reflects Britains growing diversity.
How does having 2 female presenters target modern female audiences?
It reflects the changes in the media industry and the inclusion of more woman in radio production
What else does having 2 female presenters do to target modern female audiences?
Reflects modern contextual issues such as the rise in feminism. the #metoo movement, fights for equal pay etc
What diverse representation is shown through the various shows?
Ethnicity, Sexuality, gender and disability. To reflect the BBCs diversity remit. (Identity Theory)
Why do female audiences tend to listen to the programme?
Relatable content while tackling rarely discussed issues
How does it offer interactive content?
Through instagram for their younger audiences and facebook for the older audiences
How does it offer interactive content?
Through instagram for their younger audiences and facebook for the older audiences
How do some men feel about the show?
That having a show aimed at women, and focusing on women issues is sexist
How do some women still feel about the show?
Focuses too much on domestic life and doesn’t reflect modern day women’s issues
What is Ofcom?
The regulatory body responsible for the Uk radio industry, ensuring communication code is not in breach
What does the 10am time slot suggest?
The content is reasonably family friendly
Why was Late Night Woman’s Hour created?
At attempt to target slightly younger women aged 35-55 who prefer more adult content
What is happening to radio listenership and why?
It is declining due to many younger audiences preferring other forms of media
What is the spin off trying to do?
Use an existing successful format to broaden the audience and attract future listeners for Woman’s Hour
How many complaints were made to ofcom regarding “Emma Barnett”?
564
What were the complaints to ofcom about?
Emma Barnett being hostile and potentially islamophobic towards a muslim guest
How has the BBC self regulated?
BBC removed that content by removing the controversial episode from the website catch up site. Avoiding negative publicity and sanctions from ofcom
