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Radio revision points

 READ THROUGH THESE POINTS AND FIND EXAMPLES FROM THE LIST BELOW

• processes of production, distribution and/ or circulation of PSB radio content in a national context
• role of the regulatory framework, including that of public service broadcasting remit 
• significance of PSB broadcasting and longevity versus varied commercial stations which compete for audiences 
• specific PSB requirements which impacts on the content of radio output

· impact of ‘new’ digital technology on the reach of radio shows and the way in which content can now be digitally distributed and circulated through an internationally recognised platform versus the competing methods of commercial radio stations. Responses should refer to The BBC Radio One Breakfast Show and might consider:

· how the structure of PSB institutions such as the BBC might influence the format and output of the show in terms of monetary budget and synergy across different platforms. Also, fulfilling its remit to inform, educate and entertain the public

· how the BBC is very much a national institution and the Breakfast Show has been a long-running success; a degree of nationalisation of BBC radio as being traditional and high quality across a diverse range of audiences (now several channels offering alternative breakfast show content) with an emphasis on attracting a key demographic to stay relevant

· the budget and reach of the show in terms of attracting famous stars to participate on the show to reach large national and international audiences (via podcasts/online) which can dwarf less successful commercial stations

· the choice of presenter to challenge adult audiences whilst attracting teens – possible reference to long term commitment of radio presenters

· the use of modern platforms to listen and stream content which (Long-tail) can amass a high number of diverse audiences, thus fulfilling their remit. The show has an array of social media presence to sustain and attract new audiences, e.g. YouTube; simulcasts of 1Xtra highlights

· reference to specific examples and excerpts from the radio show that they studied to support their points made with reference to the production values of the show.

· economic development of BBC as a leading media provider (nationally and internationally); how the radio show is ‘cutting edge’ in terms of the way it is produced show; how the ‘long-tail’ style reaches across multiple platforms

 · economic contrast between budgets of BBC Radio One Breakfast Show versus commercial radio institutions

· political context of radio production in terms of PSB expectations versus the niche/commercial nature of other radio programmes

· political pressure on the BBC to remain unbiased whilst also fulfilling their remit as a PSB during the construction and distribution of radio show content

· cultural significance of the BBC being a traditional and respected broadcaster with high production values that appeals to multi-generations of loyal audiences and fan-bases

· cultural importance of the BBC in attracting a range of talented performers and artists to cross promote economic interests of the BBC and fulfil cultural interests of diversity and popular culture.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/14/how-does-the-bbc-spend-its-5bn-in-licence-fee-money/

cute revision https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2s97hv/revision/3

• music

• news 

• audience phone in

• promotion

• celebrity guest

• audience games 

Radio 1 Breakfast show

Intro to radio

Radio 1 breakfast show lesson 1 from Great Baddow High School Media

Radio revision task

 BBC Research Task 

 

We need to understand a little about the background to the BBC, including how it is funded, how it is regulated and how it is publicly owned.   

 

Research the BBC and answer the following questions.  Use the suggested links to help you with your research. 

 

Resources to help you with your research:    http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/    http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/whoweare    http://www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthebbc     http://www.ofcom.org.uk

 

Questions:  

 

1.      How old is the BBC? 

 

2.      Who is Lord Reith and what connection does he have with the BBC?

 

3.      When did it start broadcasting Radio 1?

 

4.      What are the BBC’s five Public Purposes, as set out in the Royal Charter?

 

5.      What is the BBC’s Mission?

 

6.      What is the BBC’s Vision?

7.      What are the BBC’s Values?

 

8.      What does the licence fee cover? 

 

9.      How is the BBC regulated?  How long as this body regulated the BBC and who regulated it before?   

Jungle Book essay structure

Student Jungle Book work book

The jungle student book marketing and distribution from Great Baddow High School Media

Jungle Book 1967 and 2016

Top 20 grossing films of 2020

 

Film industry intro pt 2

Film institutions and audiences lesson 2 focus on Disney from Great Baddow High School Media

Film industry intro pt 1

Film institutions and audiences from Great Baddow High School Media

Audience