Radio 1 Questions

Radio 1 Questions Which programmes are most clearly fulfilling their PSB remit? Radio 1 is clearly fulfilling the entertaining and inform aspect of the PSB remit. Radio 4 is fulfilling the educate part of the PSB remit. What range of programmes are being offered? There is a wide range of programmes being offered. Radio 1 offers a breakfast show with Greg James, a live lounge show with Clara Amfo later on in the morning. There is also a newsbeat programme early in the afternoon. Which audiences are being targeted? The age group being targeted is 15 – 29 year olds. Which one of the three principles are most evidence in which programmes? The principle to entertain is most evident in the Breakfast shows as it is filled with quizzes, games and music. The principle to inform is most evident in the newsbeat as it is telling the listeners the recent news. However, there are really no educational programmes on Radio 1. Who was the first ever Breakfast show presenter on Radio 1? Tony Blackburn List some other DJs who have presented the show Nick Grimshaw Simon Mayo Sara Cox Mike Read Find out a little bit of biographical information on Greg James - Born in Lewisham, South East London. - James used to play cricket for Hertfordshire Under -18s. - Avid autograph collector. - Went to the University of East Anglia. What are the current listening figures for the Radio 1 Breakfast show? 9.6 Million weekly listeners. Who is the controller of BBC Radio 1? How is Radio 1 funded? By the public (TV License) How does Radio 1 try to be distinctive? By using no advertisements and including multiple different shows which all vary in content. What is the difference between BBC radio stations and commercial stations? The main difference between BBC radio stations and commercial stations is the BBC has no advertisements. This is because BBC is funded by the public, it is a PSB. Commercial radio stations are not and can therefore include advertisements. What can you see that is aimed at the target audience of 15 – 29 year olds? The genre of music played is much more modern and in touch with this age group. Also the prizes you can win are also targeted to this age group. What can you see that might appeal to audiences outside the target group? The newsbeat programme may appeal to audiences outside the target group as they may be more interested in the news side of the radio rather than the entertainment aspect which the target group is more drawn towards. How can you see Radio 1 fulfilling PSB responsibilities? They include no advertisements. Provide entertainment and inform their audience of current affairs.