Womans Hour

Question 1

Product context

Answer 1

-BBC Radio 4 daily magazine programme
-originally presented by a man early eps were thought to be patronising focusing on mothers role ‘how to hang you husbands suit’
-evolved to cover subjects like domestic violence abortion and equal pay alongside lighter elements including why there is no body hair on Bridgerton
Recent guests Oprah Winfrey Hilary Clinton
-new eps broadcasted 10am for an hour also an omnibus edition on Sunday

Question 2

Product context

Answer 2

-BBC radio 4 daily magazine programme
-thought to be patronising as it was hosted by a man and focused on ‘mothers midday meal’ and ‘how to hang your husbands suit’ evolved to cover hard hitting topics like abortion, domestic violence and equal pay but also lighter elements like why is there no body hair on Bridgerton
-Emma Barnett and Anita Rani

Question 3

Historical contexts

Answer 3

-could reflect tokenism (all other content for men)

Question 4

Industry

Answer 4

-BBC used by 90% of the Uk adults
-public service broadcaster has a remit to inform, educate, and entertain.