Radio C1

 Tuesday 3rd December 2024

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1. 1 hour and 30 minutes

2. industry and audiences

3. representation

4. a minute a mark

5. make a judgement / come to a conclusion

Component 1: Radio

Public service broadcaster: A public service broadcaster is a media outlet that is primarily focused on serving the public, rather than making a profit. Public service broadcasters are typically independent, non-partisan, and free from commercial influence and political interference. They are often funded by a variety of sources, including public financing, license fees, and individual contributions

Commercial radio:Commercial radio is a radio station that is run for profit and funded by advertising. Commercial radio stations are also known as private broadcasting stations

Community Radio: Community radio is a radio station that is owned, operated, and influenced by the community it serves. Community radio stations are usually nonprofit and provide a way for communities to share their stories, experiences, and ideas. 

Podcast: A podcast is a digital audio or video file that is available for download over the internet and listened to on a device:

DAB radio: DAB radio, or Digital Audio Broadcasting radio, is a digital radio service that transmits radio stations using digital technology

Licence fee:A license fee is a payment made to an owner (licensor) by a third party (licensee) in exchange for permission to use a right, property, or asset. The licensor retains ownership of the asset.

Royal charter: A Royal Charter is a legally binding document that grants an organization independent legal status and defines its purpose, constitution, and governing powers. The monarch issues Royal Charters on the advice of the Privy Council.

Remit: to transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in a payment. Synonyms: forward. Antonyms: retain. to refrain from inflicting or enforcing, as a punishment, sentence, etc.

Convergence: the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity. the convergence of the three rivers. especially : coordinated movement of the two eyes so that the image of a single point is formed on corresponding retinal areas.

Friday 6th December 2024

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1.  A public service broadcaster is a media outlet that is primarily focused on serving the public, rather than making a profit. Public service broadcasters are typically independent, non-partisan, and free from commercial influence and political interference. They are often funded by a variety of sources, including public financing, license fees, and individual contributions

2. by advertising.

3. a mixed speech radio station.

4. OFCOM

5. Streaming services such as Spotify.

DAB radio is used due to better quality sound and wider access to more stations.

Digital Technology allows media organisations to offer audiences many ways to experience a programme in addition to listening on the radio.

Podcasts:

Podcasts are now regularly produced by radio broadcasters, offering the chance to download a programme.

Many offer additional content or edited highlights from the original programme.

88% of the UK's adult population, or 49.5 million people, listened to the radio each week.

Commercial radio's share of listening was 54.1%, up from 50.9% in 2022.

17% of total listening was on smart speakers, a 22% increase from the previous year. 

Total combined digital learning is now 72% of all radio listening. This is predominantly DAB which is 42.7% and online which is 25.6%.

The archers

The archers are the worlds longest running radio soap opera.

Broadcast since 1951, it was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now prompted as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting".

One of the original intentions of the programme was to communicate information about modern farming methods to increase food population, as food was still being rationed after WW2.

Today, it is very carefully researched and is informative about many issues to do with farming, rural issues and wider contemporary social issues.

Conventions:

Continuing story.

Dialogue centred.

Slower pace.

Melodramatic.

Cliffhangers.

Multiple storylines.

You can listen to The Archers on BBC Radio 4 in a number of ways, including:

• Radio

  On 92–95 FM and 198 LW
• Online

  Listen to The Archers on BBC Sounds, where you can listen to any episode from the last seven days
• Podcast

  Subscribe to or download the The Archers podcast for free, which you can listen to on your computer or portable audio device
British Forces Broadcasting stations
If you live near a British military base, you may be able to listen to The Archers on British Forces Broadcasting stations 

You can also listen to The Archers on Apple Podcasts.

the listening options offer flexibility to a wide target audience by the archers programme and the omnibus that archers provides so other people can watch if they have missed an episode they can rewatch it.

Tuesday 10th December 2024

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1. 1951

2. BBC radio 4

3. cliffhangers, open ended narrative.

4. 7pm every day and 2pm on a Sunday continued

5. to inform educate and entertain every day.

Set episode

BBC Radio 4:

The archers is aired on BBC Radio 4, the BBC's main spoken-word channel.

This means it is funded by the license fee.

Although one original function of the show was to educate farmers (linking to BBC's public service remit), it soon gained a large audience and a source of entertainment for a wider audience not just people from rural communities.

However, the show still prides itself on the quality of its research and its ability to portray rural life.

The archers is a British soap opera that airs on BBC Radio 4, the reason it is so popular is the longevity of the soap opera and also the wide range of audiences that the archers attempt to attract, One of the original intentions of the programme was to communicate information about modern farming methods to increase food population, as food was still being rationed after WW2. However, now, it is very carefully researched and is informative about many issues to do with farming, rural issues and wider contemporary social issues. 

Production:

The programme is produced at the BBC studios in Birmingham.

The producers consult specialist advisors when developing storylines.

Different scenes are recorded in different areas to ensure that the sounds match the scenes.

The authenticity of the Ambridge world is very important- from the sound of walking right down to which birdsong you'd hear at different times of the year 

Joy and Kirsty (Gavin appears) (Kirsty selling her house)

Mick, Alan and Linda (Santa thing at The Ball)

Kirsty and Gavin (Just released from Prison, wants to apologise)

Joy, Mick (Argue about Emma in Parish council after beating miles)

Kirsty and Gavin (Explaining how he got caught up in modern day slavery, reported Father)

Alan, Linda (Village trip)

Friday 20th December 2024

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1. 6 million

2. Older british female

3. every day at 7pm except Saturday

4.

• Visiting the BBC website

  The show's website includes a blog, character information, links to social media, and polls. 
• Following on social media

  Fans can follow the show on Twitter or like their Facebook page
• Joining the fan club

  The official fan club site, "Archers Addicts", has a group of loyal posters. 
• Participating in the BBC message boards

  Some listeners use the message boards as a social network and a way to enhance their enjoyment of the show. 
• Joining fan forums

  Fans can join discussions on fan forums like Mustardland: Peet's Place and Mustardland: smeesue's board. 

• Domestic abuse: The storyline of Helen Titchener and her husband Rob was a controversial and long-building plot that reached its climax when Helen stabbed Rob in front of their son. The storyline was praised by many listeners, who tweeted their sympathy for Helen. 
• The 2001 foot-and-mouth crisis: The program included many "topical inserts" and storylines rewritten to reflect the events of the crisis. 
• The badger cull trial: In 2012, the program included a plotline about the vaccination of badgers on Grange Farm to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis. 
• The COVID-19 pandemic: In 2020, the program included references to the pandemic. 
• The death of Queen Elizabeth II: In 2022, the program included a discussion of the Queen's death. 
• Farmer protests: Some fans were angered by an instalment of the program that they felt glossed over issues like the inheritance tax fee for farmers. 

For many of these listeners, The Archers was a familiar friend which provided a comforting background and, until fairly recently, there was an unwritten rule that nothing too terrible would ever happen

However, in recent years some listeners have complained that The Archers is beginning to mimic the excesses of TV soaps such as EastEnders.

The most notable example of this is the 2016/17 storyline of Rob's abusive relationship with his wife. For some listeners, the show they once considered to be light, mellow drama, has now morphed into actual melodrama.

Personal Identity: relating to the listener/ audience of the target audience.

Information: The listener may know how it is to live rural lives

Entertainment: The show creates melodramatic tension to create entertainment for the listener

Social interaction: The show creates things for other people who listen to the archers to talk about and therefore making people social.

Home work:

1. Public service radio is typically funded through government grants, licensing fees, or taxpayer money. The goal is to serve the public interest, providing a broad range of content without relying on advertising revenue.

Commercial radio, on the other hand, is funded primarily through advertising and sponsorships. Its main focus is to generate profit, so it tailors content to attract large audiences and advertisers.

2. The BBC uses several platforms to distribute its radio programs, including traditional radio, digital radio, and online services. For example, The Archers, a long-running radio drama, is available on BBC Radio 4, which can be accessed via FM, AM, and digital radio.

Additionally, the BBC offers BBC Sounds, an app and website where listeners can stream live radio or catch up on missed episodes of shows like The Archers. This app also allows users to download episodes for offline listening. The program is also available as a podcast, enabling listeners to follow the show on their own schedule.

These platforms help the BBC reach a wide audience and provide flexibility for listeners to access programs in different ways.

3. Audiences listen to The Archers for a variety of reasons, which can be explained using the Uses and Gratifications Theory. Many listeners enjoy the show for entertainment, as it provides engaging drama and storytelling that offers relaxation and escapism. Additionally, The Archers provides information about rural life, farming, and social issues, attracting those who want to stay informed or learn about these topics. The show also creates a sense of social interaction, as listeners often discuss episodes with friends or family, making it a shared cultural experience. For some, The Archers correlate with their own life experiences, particularly for those living in rural areas, helping them feel represented and well understood. Overall, people listen to The Archers because it satisfies their needs for entertainment, information, social connection, and personal identity.