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a public service broadcaster delivers impartial and trusted news, programmes made in the UK and unique content. The public service broadcasters are those providing Channel 3 services, Channel 4, Channel 5, S4C and the BBC.
Community radio stations are operated, owned, and influenced by the communities they serve. They are generally nonprofit and provide a mechanism for enabling individuals, groups, and communities to tell their own stories, to share experiences and, in a media-rich world, to become creators and contributors of media.
The word podcast may refer to a specific audio show or individual episodes of that show. Podcasts are typically available as a series of prerecorded talk-radio show episodes that users can listen to on demand from a mobile device. Podcasters often publish episodes on a regular schedule.
Digital Audio Broadcast, (DAB) Radio uses digital technology to distribute your favourite radio statios. Due to the digital method of broadcasting, more stations including unique digital only stations are available in digital clear audio. DAB+ enables even more radio stations to be broadcast.
- RAJAR stands for Radio Joint Audience Research. It is the official body in charge of measuring radio audiences in the United Kingdom.
Licensing fees are typically a fixed, predetermined amount, unlike royalties, which are payments based on the usage of an asset or property. Licensing fees are used across many industries, as they offer a legal way for businesses and individuals to use and benefit from various resources, expertise, or creative works.
A Royal Charter is an instrument of incorporation, granted by The King, which confers independent legal personality on an organisation and defines its objectives, constitution and powers to govern its own affairs. The terms of each Charter are therefore somewhat different, depending on the individual requirements of the type of organisation that is being incorporated.
Here’s an overview of your questions related to BBC National stations, broadcasting regulations, and the diversity in UK radio:
1. **BBC National Stations & Their Target Audiences**:
- **BBC Radio 1**: Target audience of young adults aged 15-29, focusing on contemporary music and popular culture.
- **BBC Radio 2**: Aimed primarily at adults aged 35 and over, featuring a mix of popular music, talk shows, and comedy.
- **BBC Radio 3**: Target audience includes those interested in classical music and the arts, generally appealing to an older, culturally engaged demographic.
- **BBC Radio 4**: Designed for an educated adult audience interested in news, current affairs, drama, comedy, and documentaries.
- **BBC Radio 5 Live**: Targets sports fans and those interested in news and current affairs, focusing on live sports coverage and discussions.
- **BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra**: Supplementary to Radio 5 Live, focusing on additional sports content.
- **BBC Radio 6 Music**: Aims at music lovers, often attracting younger audiences interested in alternative and indie music.
This diversity in the BBC National stations reflects the cultural diversity of the UK by offering content tailored to various demographics, lifestyles, and interests, thus catering to a wide array of cultural backgrounds.
2. **BBC Remit**:
The BBC's remit is defined in the Royal Charter and the Agreement with the government. It is to inform, educate, and entertain, ensuring content is of the highest quality and accessible to all audiences. The BBC aims to reflect the diverse communities it serves, providing programming that is relevant to different groups across the UK.
3. **Licence Fee**:
The annual licence fee in the UK is currently set at £159 for a standard colour TV licence (as of 2023). All households using a television to watch or record live TV broadcasts or to watch BBC iPlayer must have a licence, regardless of the device used.
4. **BBC Radio 4 Broadcasting**:
BBC Radio 4 broadcasts a wide range of programming, including news, current affairs, drama, documentaries, comedy, and educational content. It is known for high-quality productions and thought-provoking programming.
5. **Radio 4 Target Audience**:
The target audience for BBC Radio 4 includes adults, particularly those who are well-educated, aged 30 and above, and often interested in current affairs, culture, and intellectual discussions.
6. **Local Community Radio Station Example**:
An example of a local community radio station in the UK is **BRFM** (Brookside Radio), which serves the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
7. **Three Different Commercial Radio Stations**:
- **Capital FM**: Targets younger audiences ( teens to young adults) with contemporary pop music.
- **Classic FM**: Aims at an adult audience with an interest in classical music.
- **Talksport**: Focuses on sports fans, providing live sports commentary, news, and discussions.
8. **Two Biggest Commercial Radio Organisations**:
The two largest commercial radio organisations in the UK are **Global** and **Bauer Media**.
9. **Digital Only Radio Station**:
An example of a digital-only radio station is **BBC Radio 6 Music**, which focuses on alternative music and emerging artists.
10. **Regulator for Radio in the UK**:
Radio in the UK is regulated by **Ofcom** (the Office of Communications), which oversees various aspects of broadcasting, including licensing and ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards.
public service is relied on by funding while commercial relies on money from advertising
friday 341st january 2014
1 delivers impartial news and is free to everyone
2 get money through advertising
3 a large range such as radio dramas
4 of.com
5 spotify
you can listen again to digital radio
more accesisble
can stream it
listen to it on a podcast
can watch a shorter version
or an extended version
88 per cent of of the uks population listen to the radio every week aka 49.5 million people
the archers
worlds longest running radio soap opera
one of the original intentions of the programme was to communicate information about farming methods to try and increase food production after ww2
a slow moving gentle drama
it is set in the fictional village called Ambleside
stroylines can include marrige rape women drugs racism terroism
a lot of violence
a lot of shouting
very thick british accents
over the top music
catered towards women
Aside from the regular radio slot, listeners can catch up with the omnibus on a Sunday, hear recent episodes repeated on BBC Radio Four Extra, download the podcast, or listen 'on demand' through BBC iPlayer Radio.
it means an audience dont need to wait or miss an episode they can listen to it wherever and whenever they want
tuesday 345th january 2014
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1 1956 ❌
2 bbc radio 4 ✅
3 thick british accents ❌
4 every sunday ✅ [kinda]
5 ask the bbc❌
the Archers is a bbc radio 4 radio drama that is very popular in adult women it is set in the fictional town of ambridge which is a rural farming town episodes seek to teach there audience about sex drugs farming marriage and more it is the longest running radio drama starting in 1951 and it is on every day except Saturday and an omnibus on Sundays
friday 355th january 2014
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1 6 million
2 oldie women
3 every day other than saturday
4 demographics
many listeners found the archers as comforting
some listeners are now saying it i too melodramatic like eastenders or tv soaps
personal identity - people who have been in similar situations to the ones in the episodes may relate
information - educates audience on serious subjects
entertainment - has gripping storylines [to some] which may get people interested
social interaction - has a very lively social media presence of fans online discussing episodes
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