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The BBC, whose broadcasting in the UK is funded by a licence fee and does not sell advertising time, is most notable for being the first public service broadcaster in the UK. Its first director general, Lord Reith introduced many of the concepts that would later define public service broadcasting in the UK when he adopted the mission to "inform, educate and entertain".

With the launch of the first commercial broadcaster ITV in 1955, the government required that the local franchises fulfilled a similar obligation, mandating a certain level of local news coverage, arts and religious programming, in return for the right to broadcast.

The next commercial television broadcasters in the UK, the state-owned Channel 4 and S4C, were set up by the government in 1981 to provide different forms of public broadcasting. Channel 4 was required to be a public service alternative to the BBC and to cater for minorities and arts. S4C was to be a mainly Welsh language programmer. Neither was required to be commercially successful as Channel 4 was subsidised by the ITV network and S4C received a grant from the central government. However, Channel 4 was later restructured under the Broadcasting Act 1990 to be a state owned corporation that is self-financing and from 2013 the BBC took over funding for S4C.

When the final analogue terrestrial broadcaster, Channel 5, was launched in 1997 it too was given a number of public service requirements. These included the obligation to provide minimum amounts of programming from various genres, minimum amounts of programming originally commissioned by the channel and of European origin, and maximum limits on the number of repeats.







Commercial broadcasting is primarily based on the practice of airing radio advertisements and television advertisements for profit. This is in contrast to public broadcasting, which receives government subsidies and usually does not have paid advertising interrupting the show.



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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.


a digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new instalments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.


DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. So basically, it is just digitally transmitted sound. This is different to FM, for example, which is sound that is transmitted via radio waves, and you can adjust it to suit your location.





RAJAR stands for Radio Joint Audience Research and is the official body in charge of measuring radio audiences in the UK. It is jointly owned by the BBC and the Radiocentre on behalf of the commercial sector.a f








a fee paid to an organization for permission to own, use, or do something.
"street traders in Coventry could have their licence fees reduced by 75 per cent"
(in the UK) an annual fee, used to finance the BBC, which is payable by each household in which television programmes are watched.
"MPs are considering scrapping the licence fee and replacing it with a subscription system"
What is a Royal Charter? 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.




, re·mit·ted, re·mit·ting. to transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment. Synonyms: forward. Antonyms: retain.






Convergence is when two or more things come together to form a new whole, like the convergence of plum and apricot genes in the plucot. Convergence comes from the prefix con-, meaning together, and the verb verge, which means to turn toward.









public service- a media outlet that provides broadcasts for the general public

commercial- small non profit stations that are funded by ads and sponsors

community- very small scale radio and play different genres




The difference between public and commercial radio stations is that commercial radio stations get funded by ads and sponsors public radio stations are funded by tv licences







DAB allows the audience to download







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1) an active audience is a audience that engages with the media messages

2) an audience that accepts media message without question

3)personal identity

4)convergence

5) DEL

IMPROVEMENT WEEK
the archers

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1) a broadcaster that is independant of government

finance

2)




radio is still popular as the wide variety of music and accessibility of radio stations in your car on your smart speaker or your phone iPad




do now

1) 1951

2)bbc radio 4

3)

4)

5) inform educate and entertain




the archers

storylines-play

main characters- Gavin, Linda, Phillip, genre

genre conventions - dramatic storylines

audience appeals - dramatic

how dose this episode inform educate or entertain- slavery, living in a van




how dose the show impact social or cultural context




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1)1951
2)Gavin getting out of prison

3)drama, women

4)every day at 7

5)to inform and educate

audience

gender = women

age = 55+

sexuality = straight

location = country side England

religion = non religion or christian

class = pensioners and any other class

income = minimum wage




audience and U&G

advents blogs online follow the archers on various apps such as Facebook or twitter

controversial topics: rape, gay marriage, cancer , racism,









Wednesday 29 January 2025

audience and U+G

1) 5 million
2)middle aged women
3)everyday at 7pm
4)demographic
5)to inform educate and entertain


explain how the bbc uses diffrent platforms to distribute radio program


the bbc uses various platforms such as Spotify sound cloud and many other streaming platforms
using these platforms they can reach audiences anywhere in the world they start brourd casting new episods every day at 7PM and is repeated at 2PM they are short 13 minet episodes
they have a revenue of 6 million
they also promote there podcast through instagram Facebook twitter and many other apps


uses and gratification examples
personal identity relates to topics DV story time
information modern slavery
entertainment story lines gripping
social interaction fan pages talking about it




audiences might choose to listen to the archers for a daily routen and just something to look forward to during the day having you think about it this fits with the uses and gratification theory as this is a form of entertainment for the audience and keeps them hooked listening.
it also might give you the idea or feeling of what other peoples lifes are like
it will also be a sense of community with fan pages and just talking to another friend about it making it a a hot topic to talk about this fits with the uses and gratification theory as this is a form of social interaction brining people together only with a podcast
they cover hard and possibly unspoken topic which need to be adressed such as modern slavery domestic violence and life after prison
these topics have started charities and massive debates affecting the real world this fits with the uses and gratification theory as this is a form of information as it sparks awareness into people

 
Wednesday 5th February 2025 do now
1 community
2 PSB

3 commercial 
4 community 

5 bbc 4

MEDIA INDUSTYS      

exam questions and responses 

(a)name the organisation that regulates radio = of com

(b)give two examples of radio type in the UK = commercial and PSB 

(c) briefly explain the difference between 2 radio types=  (commercial) funded by advertisment which is usually big companys trying to vet there name out   

(PSB) funded though licence fee which is payed by the people 

the archers fit into 

The Archers is a long-running British radio drama that fits well into the BBC remit and its classification as a specific type of radio program.
BBC Remit:
The BBC has a public service broadcasting (PSB) remit, meaning it exists to inform, educate, and entertain. As part of the BBC’s core mission, it aims to provide content that serves the diverse needs and interests of the UK population. The Archers as a drama, is part of the BBC's public service goal in several ways:

Inform: It deals with contemporary rural life, offering insights into farming, agriculture, and social issues in a way that makes these topics accessible to a wide audience. Through its long-form storytelling, The Archers also touches on various social, economic, and political issues that affect both rural and urban communities.

Educate: The show offers opportunities for learning through its exploration of life in the fictional village of Ambridge. Topics like family dynamics, personal relationships, and even issues like mental health or community challenges are often tackled, often reflecting the real-life complexities of society. It also often incorporates factual information about farming and rural issues, making it an educational tool for listeners.

Entertain: While The Archers addresses serious topics, it also remains a form of entertainment, with compelling storylines, engaging characters, and dramatic twists that captivate audiences. It uses its format to provide entertainment while maintaining its focus on authentic, relatable narratives.

the archers benift the public  because it entertains and informs people about hard hitting topics that may not be talked or brought up enough a example is the life after prison topics and modern slavery 

MEDIA AUDIENCES

1) which radio station broadcasts the archers = 

2) the audiences for the archers are middle aged women

3) gradual realistic story lines rural women city women retired women  

audiences might choose to listen to the archers for social reasons such as fan pages fiends and just a topic to talk about 

Audiences listen to The Archers for a variety of reasons, and the Uses and Gratifications Theory (which explains how people actively seek out media to fulfill specific needs) provides a useful framework to understand why it has such a loyal following. Here’s how the theory applies:
1. Personal Identity

Listeners may relate to the characters and situations in The Archers, which often deal with universal themes like family dynamics, relationships, and community issues. This connection allows audiences to see their own experiences reflected in the show, helping them to feel understood or less isolated.
2. Social Interaction

The Archers is a cultural touchstone for many listeners, particularly in the UK. It encourages social interaction as fans discuss the latest storylines with friends, family, or online communities. In this way, listening becomes a shared experience, contributing to a sense of belonging or community.
3. Information

The show provides listeners with insight into rural life, farming, and societal issues, fulfilling the need for information. It often touches on contemporary concerns (e.g., economic challenges, mental health) in an accessible way, offering listeners knowledge they might not otherwise encounter.
4. Entertainment

Ultimately, The Archers satisfies the need for entertainment by offering engaging, ongoing narratives filled with drama, suspense, and emotional depth. The show’s long-term story arcs and character development keep listeners coming back for more.

In short, The Archers meets the uses and gratifications of its audience by providing identity reinforcement, social interaction, valuable information, and consistent entertainment.