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R1BS - Self Review Test
1. For how many years has Nick Grimshaw been presenting The Radio 1 Breakfast show? (1 mark)
- 5 years
2. What is the age range of the target audience that the R1BS aim to attract? (1 mark)
- 15 - 29
3. What are the main differences between R1BS and commercial stations' breakfast shows like Capital FM? (2 marks)
- No adverts, more competitions, more personality, more celeb interviews.
4. List as many ways audiences can access Radio1 that you can think of: (3 marks)
- Radio, IPlayer, Podcast, Social media, website
5. How can the audience interact with the R1BS? (2 marks)
- Social media - Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat/YouTube
6. Which professional body regulates Radio and how might this affect what is broadcast? (2 marks)
- Ofcom regulates radio and can decide what is broadcast so can affect what Radio stations can say and do.
7. How does The R1BS fulfil its remits as a public service broadcaster? (5 marks)
-They entertain and engage a wide range of young listeners by playing a variety of music from the charts and from upcoming artists which has inputted relatable chat from Nick Grimshaw which can be humorous and entertaining.
8. Why is the controller of Radio 1, Ben Cooper unconcerned about the drop in listening figures for the R1BS? (2 marks)
- He argues that the station should not be judges solely on RAJAR figures. Radio 1 is evolving with its young audience as we live through changing times for traditional radio, so its particularly gratifying to see that in addition to around 10 million listeners, we have seen record figures for Radio 1 videos on Facebook with 80 million monthly views, and 1.4 billion total views on Radio 1's YouTube channel. You can't judge Radio 1 figures alone - just as you can't judge a newspaper solely on physical sales - you have to take into account our digital innovations as well.
WITH REFERENCE TO R1BS EPISODES:
9. How does the program promote British music?
- They play music by upcoming British artists to promote them.
10. What genres of music were played during your slot? Give some examples.
- Pop, rock, hip hop. R&B, rap.
11. Celebrity interviews - Who is being interviewed and what are they being interviewed about? How many of the interviews are with British people?
- Interviews are with popular artists and actors such as Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Rebel Wilson, Hugh Jackman etc. They are interviewed about upcoming songs, movies etc. and what their new material is like.
12. News items - List the stories and identify which relate to Britain.
- News about travel, weather, sports, celeb gossip and current affairs such as the Golden Globes.
13. Quizzes and games - what can you win?
- Competitions are every week with a variety of prizes such as tickets to artists, holidays, clothes etc.
14. How does the broadcast fit into the BBC ethos of 'informing, educating and entertaining'?
- The Breakfast show mainly entertains with relatable chat and fun topics. They inform by having news every 30 minutes about current events etc. Finally, they educate with some of the chat that they talk about.
15. How does it differ from commercial breakfast shows?
- The Radio 1 Breakfast show has no ad breaks unlike others and also play a mixture of new chart music and also upcoming artists whereas others only stick to the same set playlist which is only chart music.
16. Who do you think the audience is from the content of 'your section'? What evidence do you have for this?
- Most of the people that are chosen for this segment are women aged between 18 - 30
- 5 years
2. What is the age range of the target audience that the R1BS aim to attract? (1 mark)
- 15 - 29
3. What are the main differences between R1BS and commercial stations' breakfast shows like Capital FM? (2 marks)
- No adverts, more competitions, more personality, more celeb interviews.
4. List as many ways audiences can access Radio1 that you can think of: (3 marks)
- Radio, IPlayer, Podcast, Social media, website
5. How can the audience interact with the R1BS? (2 marks)
- Social media - Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat/YouTube
6. Which professional body regulates Radio and how might this affect what is broadcast? (2 marks)
- Ofcom regulates radio and can decide what is broadcast so can affect what Radio stations can say and do.
7. How does The R1BS fulfil its remits as a public service broadcaster? (5 marks)
-They entertain and engage a wide range of young listeners by playing a variety of music from the charts and from upcoming artists which has inputted relatable chat from Nick Grimshaw which can be humorous and entertaining.
8. Why is the controller of Radio 1, Ben Cooper unconcerned about the drop in listening figures for the R1BS? (2 marks)
- He argues that the station should not be judges solely on RAJAR figures. Radio 1 is evolving with its young audience as we live through changing times for traditional radio, so its particularly gratifying to see that in addition to around 10 million listeners, we have seen record figures for Radio 1 videos on Facebook with 80 million monthly views, and 1.4 billion total views on Radio 1's YouTube channel. You can't judge Radio 1 figures alone - just as you can't judge a newspaper solely on physical sales - you have to take into account our digital innovations as well.
WITH REFERENCE TO R1BS EPISODES:
9. How does the program promote British music?
- They play music by upcoming British artists to promote them.
10. What genres of music were played during your slot? Give some examples.
- Pop, rock, hip hop. R&B, rap.
11. Celebrity interviews - Who is being interviewed and what are they being interviewed about? How many of the interviews are with British people?
- Interviews are with popular artists and actors such as Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Rebel Wilson, Hugh Jackman etc. They are interviewed about upcoming songs, movies etc. and what their new material is like.
12. News items - List the stories and identify which relate to Britain.
- News about travel, weather, sports, celeb gossip and current affairs such as the Golden Globes.
13. Quizzes and games - what can you win?
- Competitions are every week with a variety of prizes such as tickets to artists, holidays, clothes etc.
14. How does the broadcast fit into the BBC ethos of 'informing, educating and entertaining'?
- The Breakfast show mainly entertains with relatable chat and fun topics. They inform by having news every 30 minutes about current events etc. Finally, they educate with some of the chat that they talk about.
15. How does it differ from commercial breakfast shows?
- The Radio 1 Breakfast show has no ad breaks unlike others and also play a mixture of new chart music and also upcoming artists whereas others only stick to the same set playlist which is only chart music.
16. Who do you think the audience is from the content of 'your section'? What evidence do you have for this?
- Most of the people that are chosen for this segment are women aged between 18 - 30
BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show schedule(08.01.18)
Timings
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What happens...
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6:30:00
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News and weather
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6:30:53
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Radio 1 Breakfast show Ident
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6:31:16
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Nick Grimshaw introduction
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6:32:00
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Sting (Short Jingle)
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6:32:20
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Song: Tom Walker - Leave a light on
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6:34:57
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Song: Ellie Golding - On my mind
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6:38:11
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Nick talking about coming back after holiday
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6:38:34
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Song: Wolf Alice - Don't delete the kisses
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6:42:11
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Nick Welcoming viewers and Fiona. Talk about going back to work.
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6:43:22
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Talking about the new year and the holiday
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6:44:14
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Nick references the viewers
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6:44:46
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Song: En Vogue - Don't let go
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6:47:05
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Sting and charts reference
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6:47:39
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Song: Jason Derulo - Tiptoe
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6:50:34
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Talk about Jan slam competition and previous sporty prizes won. Today's prize is Sam Smith tickets
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6:53:52
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Song: Ramz - Barking
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6:56:53
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Nick referencing the Jan slam
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6:57:27
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News - Steve Holden. includes; Travel, sport, weather and entertainment
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7:00:32
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Sting
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7:00:50
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Reference to Jan Slam - In an hour the word that needs to be said when answering the winning phone call will be revealed.
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7:01:50
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Song: Craig David - I know you
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7:04:55
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Song: Miley Cyrus - Malibu
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7:08:42
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Song: Duke Dumont & Gorgon city - real life
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7:11:43
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Talk of holiday, new years revolutions and the previous prizes with a random caller who picks the next song between choices given
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7:15:03
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Song: Kanye West - Power
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7:18:10
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Trailer for a film
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7:18:59
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Song: J Hus - Bouf Daddy
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7:22:00
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Jan slam referenced again and question that needs to be answered to win prize; What is the name of Sam Smith's number 1?
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7:25:44
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Song: Disclosure & Sam Smith - Latch
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7:27:42
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News with Steve Holden
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7:31:13
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Song: Mabel - My Lover
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7:34:18
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Song: Arcade fire - Everything now
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7:37:43
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Nick and shenade talk about Golden Globes Gossip. (Banter).
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7:42:50
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Song: Fuse ODG - Boa Me
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7:45:41
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Sting including 2017 highlights
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7:46:18
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Song: Taylor Swift - Gorgeous
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7:48:51
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Reference of competition and talk of on flight films including Dunkirk, Happy feet & Joy
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7:52:39
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Song: Shawn Mendes - Nothing holding me back
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7:54:50
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News with Steve Holden
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7:57:45
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Sting, Nick welcoming viewers & lines closed for today's Jan slam. Word = Lonely
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7:59:59
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Song: Clean Bandit - Miss you
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8:03:02
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Song: Coldplay - Clocks
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8:06:40
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Song: Jax Jones - Breathe
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8:09:18
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Jan slam: Caller answers with correct word & wins prize. Reference to tomorrow's prize
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8:13:11
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Song: Rihanna & Calvin Harris - This is what you came for
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8:16:46
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Nick reveals tomorrow's prize; tickets to Katy Perry, Backstage passes & behind the scenes tour. Contest info and question: What is Katy Perry's 2016 No. 1 single called?
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8:21:29
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Song: Katy Perry - Firework
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8:25:10
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BBC soundlist advert
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8:25:50
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Song: HAIM - Nothing's wrong
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8:28:20
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what is coming up in today's show
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8:28:50
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News with Steve Holden
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8:32:05
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Song: James Arthur - Naked
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8:35:43
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Song: Diplo & Sleepy Tom - Be right there
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8:39:20
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Nick and Shenade talk about Golden Globe gossip & celeb gossip including Ed sheeran
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8:44:46
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Song: Sigrid - Strangers
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8:48:09
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Sting and Radio 1 app advert
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8:48:48
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Song: RAYE - Decline
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8:51:50
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Nick talks about the daily mixtape coming up and his tune of the week...
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8:54:40
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Song: Justin Timberlake - Filthy
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8:58:54
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Nick talks about this song, sting, talks about this weeks content.
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9:01:37
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Song: Ed Sheeran & Eminem - River
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9:04:29
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Song: Avelino - 1 in a million
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9:07:42
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Song: MK - 17
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9:10:40
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Talk about tomorrow's Jan slam including the prize, question, contact info, terms and conditions
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9:14:25
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Song: Paramore - Fake Happy
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9:17:34
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Song: Dave - No Words
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9:21:11
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Sting, Talk about mixtape and January. Talk about his previous plans over the weekend; spin class. Also, his relationship with Fiona
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9:25:28
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Song: NF - Let you down
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9:28:43
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Talk about viewer comments
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9:29:08
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News with Steve Holden
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9:32:25
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Mixtape: Basement Jaxx - Good luck
Kelis, feat. Andre 3000 - Millionaire
DJ Fresh - Gold Dust
Jay Z - Excuse me miss
Aaliyah - Try again
Aloe Blacc - I need a dollar
Amerie - 1 thing
Kanye West - Touch the sky
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10:00:00
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End
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- Songs include a mix of the top charts but also new music showing that the audience is more youth and younger so that they like the music. BBC Radio 1 breakfast show differentiate from other Radio stations who stick to a set list of songs and play new music from new artists to see if viewers like it and give new artists a chance.
- The chat features mostly contest chat but also relatable topics that feature banter that entertain viewers. The contest is beneficial to viewers.
- The interaction with viewers is a good feature to attract viewers so they can decide what they want to listen to.
- News is inputted every 30 minutes to keep audiences updated when they tune in.
BBC Radio production and distribution
FACTS:
- Radio 1 Breakfast show: 06:30 - 10:00 am- Been running since 1967.
- Nick Grimshaw: 15th presenter, since 2012
- Radio 1 broadcast on FM, DAB, freeview, Freesat, Virgin, Sky or online via BBC radio player.
- Can be online or streamed for 30 days.
- Produced by BBC from its own Studios at Broadcasting House in London
Podcast: http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/articles/art20170619095219011
Producer: Will Foster Assistant producer: Fiona Hanlon and Nick Grimshaw
- What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?
They need to wake up early and be in for 5am and know the key structure of the show. They need to be responsible for asking the best questions to the guest and make sure that everything said is for a reason. Need to be organised and manageable. They need to always be weary of new popular topics so they can have an idea of what might be on the next show. They are responsible for the content and the show as the bosses rarely come in. They ask for certain guests and also get asked to have that guest based on if they are visiting London. They need to get ahead so look at tv guides and upcoming films. The presenter needs to lead the interviews and the shows by asking good questions and getting the guest to give long answer not short ones. The presenter is in charge of making the show entertaining and engaging. They are in charge of social media and callers and contests.
- What preparation goes into each programme?
The structure is set but they are flexible about what they say. They are given around 5 topics and then they put the order before they start. The script changes because its daily and it depends on the guest and the big topics of the day. They need to make sure they put in the best features and the best questions. The guests need to be briefed about what might pop up and what they can and cannot say do they can get the best possible answers out of them. The content needs to be entertaining and engaging with the audience. The content needs to be relatable to the audience so they can call in and tell their stories and opinions. Ultimately, the content comes down to what the audience want. The music team playlist the day from 4am to 7pm.
- What's most challenging and most enjoyable about working on the show?
There can be difficult guests that can be boring so they have to decide how long they are on for so if they are bad then they shorten the interview. They cant have closed answers such as 'yes' or 'no,' they need to give long answers to make it easier for the interviewer. The guest could have mild discussion and could not have appropriate answers so it is the presenters role to decide if they stay on. It is a fun atmosphere and very interesting and enjoyable to work there.
- What are the team dynamics like?
The team need to be close and work together effectively. Need to have natural relationships like a 'dysfunctional family.' Need to treat the relationship as a job at the start and then they expand to friendships if you get on. It is important to trust each other because there may be some problems or some instant script changes.
- How can you break into radio?
You need experience by working on radio in any role and have communication and organisational skills. You need to directly ask the producers and team to get a job. Persistence is key because there will be rejection. It takes a while to get used to radio and speaking on your own. You need to look at the features you like about other presenters and use them to get better. You need to be able to talk about things you like for long periods of time and that are easy to talk about.
Radio intro
Notes:
Popular Stations and audiences:
- Smooth Fm: Seniors
- Heart Fm: Middle aged / parents
- Capital Fm: Youth
- Encore Fm: Musical lovers
- Absolute Fm: Middle aged
- Kiss Fm: Youth
- Radio 1: Youth
- Radio 5: Seniors
- Classic Fm: Seniors
- Talksport: Football majority
- Capital extra: Urban and Dance
- Radio 2: Most popular BBC station
National commercial radio: Stations that are on basic radio.
Digital radio: Stations that are only online.
Task 1: Go online and have a look at the BBC radio programmes on offer today - Look at Radio 1 through to Radio 6:
- Which programmes are most clearly fulfilling their PSB remit?
- What range of programmes are offered?
- Which audiences are being targeted?
- Which one of the 3 principles are most in evidence in which programmes:
Radio 1: Their remit is to entertain a broad range of listeners who are young by playing chart music and relatable chat that engage a young audience. They do this by offering shows such as; Breakfast show, Official chart with Greg James, Newsbeat etc. Playing a mix of new music and artists who are emerging. Their target audience is 15 - 29 including youths and young adults.
Radio 2: Their remit is to be distinctive in their music and their speech. They offer shows such as; The Chris Evans breakfast show, Simon Mayo drive time, sounds of the 80's etc. They offer entertaining popular music and more speech based content focussing on news, current affairs, religion, documentaries etc. They target a broader audience appealing to over 35s
Radio 3: Their remit is to play music and cultural programs that engage its audience. They play shows such as; Essential classics, lunchtime concert etc. Showing that they focus more on classic music and their chat which both informs and entertains its audience. This radio appeals to an audience that prefer listening to radio that will educate, mainly an older audience.
Radio 4: Their remit is to inform, educate and entertain listeners through speech programmes appealing to audiences that prefer intellectual chat. They play shows such as; Woman's hour, Book of the week etc. Showing more mature chat on news and current affairs.
Radio 5: Their remit is to cover live news and sport that bring stories that have just happened. They provide shows such as; The Friday's sport panel, 5 live breakfast etc. Showing that they focus more on discussion and analysis of sport and news rather than music. Their audiences targets sports fans and mostly an older audience as it is just chat.
Radio 6: Their remit is to entertain listeners with popular and alternative music. They provide shows such as; Iggy pop, Tom Ravenscroft etc. They play songs outside the mainstream market supported with live music and new artists. They target all ages music lovers.
Task 2:
Who was the first Breakfast show presenter on Radio 1?
- Tony Blackburn
Other DJ's who have presented the show
- Nick Grimshaw, Mike Read, Simon Mayo, Chris Moyles
Biographical information on Nick Grimshaw
- Born 14 August 1984, grew up in Oldham, Greater Manchester. He attended the university of Liverpool between 2002 and 2005, studying communication and media studies, but failed his final year, graduating with a DipHE rather than a bachelor's degree. During his studies, he was also a member of the student's radio station, ICON radio. He come out as gay on 17th August 2012. He is now known for his roles in T4 and The Album Chart Show and being a judge on the twelfth series of X Factor. But best known for hosting the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show.
What are the current listening figures for the Breakfast Show?
- 5.72 million
Who is the controller of BBC Radio1?
- Ben Cooper
How is Radio 1 funded?
- Principally by an annual television license fee which is charged to all British households, Companies, and organisations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts and iPlayer catch up.
How does Radio 1 try to be distinctive?
- Radio 1 plays nearly 10 times as many different tracks in a month as its commercial rival, Capital. This is because as well as playing chart music, they also play music by emerging artists which would not be played on other commercial radio.
What is the difference between BBC Radio & Commercial stations?
- Commercial stations including Capital, Kiss and Heart play chart music to keep their listeners happy and up to date with new music whereas BBC plays a wide variety of music and discussion. BBC radio spread different content between their stations which means they can reach a broader audience whereas commercial stations tend to only focus on current affairs and music.
Task 3:
Popular Stations and audiences:
- Smooth Fm: Seniors
- Heart Fm: Middle aged / parents
- Capital Fm: Youth
- Encore Fm: Musical lovers
- Absolute Fm: Middle aged
- Kiss Fm: Youth
- Radio 1: Youth
- Radio 5: Seniors
- Classic Fm: Seniors
- Talksport: Football majority
- Capital extra: Urban and Dance
- Radio 2: Most popular BBC station
National commercial radio: Stations that are on basic radio.
Digital radio: Stations that are only online.
Task 1: Go online and have a look at the BBC radio programmes on offer today - Look at Radio 1 through to Radio 6:
- Which programmes are most clearly fulfilling their PSB remit?
- What range of programmes are offered?
- Which audiences are being targeted?
- Which one of the 3 principles are most in evidence in which programmes:
Radio 1: Their remit is to entertain a broad range of listeners who are young by playing chart music and relatable chat that engage a young audience. They do this by offering shows such as; Breakfast show, Official chart with Greg James, Newsbeat etc. Playing a mix of new music and artists who are emerging. Their target audience is 15 - 29 including youths and young adults.
Radio 2: Their remit is to be distinctive in their music and their speech. They offer shows such as; The Chris Evans breakfast show, Simon Mayo drive time, sounds of the 80's etc. They offer entertaining popular music and more speech based content focussing on news, current affairs, religion, documentaries etc. They target a broader audience appealing to over 35s
Radio 3: Their remit is to play music and cultural programs that engage its audience. They play shows such as; Essential classics, lunchtime concert etc. Showing that they focus more on classic music and their chat which both informs and entertains its audience. This radio appeals to an audience that prefer listening to radio that will educate, mainly an older audience.
Radio 4: Their remit is to inform, educate and entertain listeners through speech programmes appealing to audiences that prefer intellectual chat. They play shows such as; Woman's hour, Book of the week etc. Showing more mature chat on news and current affairs.
Radio 5: Their remit is to cover live news and sport that bring stories that have just happened. They provide shows such as; The Friday's sport panel, 5 live breakfast etc. Showing that they focus more on discussion and analysis of sport and news rather than music. Their audiences targets sports fans and mostly an older audience as it is just chat.
Radio 6: Their remit is to entertain listeners with popular and alternative music. They provide shows such as; Iggy pop, Tom Ravenscroft etc. They play songs outside the mainstream market supported with live music and new artists. They target all ages music lovers.
Task 2:
Who was the first Breakfast show presenter on Radio 1?
- Tony Blackburn
Other DJ's who have presented the show
- Nick Grimshaw, Mike Read, Simon Mayo, Chris Moyles
Biographical information on Nick Grimshaw
- Born 14 August 1984, grew up in Oldham, Greater Manchester. He attended the university of Liverpool between 2002 and 2005, studying communication and media studies, but failed his final year, graduating with a DipHE rather than a bachelor's degree. During his studies, he was also a member of the student's radio station, ICON radio. He come out as gay on 17th August 2012. He is now known for his roles in T4 and The Album Chart Show and being a judge on the twelfth series of X Factor. But best known for hosting the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show.
What are the current listening figures for the Breakfast Show?
- 5.72 million
Who is the controller of BBC Radio1?
- Ben Cooper
How is Radio 1 funded?
- Principally by an annual television license fee which is charged to all British households, Companies, and organisations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts and iPlayer catch up.
How does Radio 1 try to be distinctive?
- Radio 1 plays nearly 10 times as many different tracks in a month as its commercial rival, Capital. This is because as well as playing chart music, they also play music by emerging artists which would not be played on other commercial radio.
What is the difference between BBC Radio & Commercial stations?
- Commercial stations including Capital, Kiss and Heart play chart music to keep their listeners happy and up to date with new music whereas BBC plays a wide variety of music and discussion. BBC radio spread different content between their stations which means they can reach a broader audience whereas commercial stations tend to only focus on current affairs and music.
Task 3:
Exam Breakdown
Exam 1 = 2 hours
Exam 2 = 2 hours
Language & Representations
No theory
Only 2 topics out of 3
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