BBC Radio 1: Breakfast Show (2)

Which of the following are characteristics of the R1BS? (select all that apply)

• the presenter, music

• stings, radio indents

• interviews, phone-ins competitions

• regular news and sports updates

Name two commercial radio stations in competition with the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show (choose as many as apply)

• Smooth FM

• Capital FM

• Heart FM

• Classic FM

Who was the first Director General of the BBC?

• Lord Reith

• John Russell Scott

• Lord Byron

• Lord Justice Leveson

What does RAJAR do?

• Measures radio audiences.

• Provides advice on how to target radio audience.

• Provides licenses so that stations can broadcast.

• Assesses the quality of radio programmes.

What genre of music did the pirate radio stations play?

• Dancehall

• Opera

• Pop

• Jazz

Why were Pirate radio stations illegal?

• They were on un safe boats

• The were unlicensed

• They observe copyright laws

• They were unlicensed and didn't follow copyright

What is a radio 'sting'?

• Stings are short and snappy sentences that reinforce the identity of the radio station

• Music played while a presenter is speaking

•  a short piece of music usually played between transitions

What is a radio 'jingle'?

• Stings are short and snappy sentences that reinforce the identity of the radio station

• Music played while a presenter is speaking

•  a short piece of music usually played between transitions

What is a radio 'music bed'?

• Stings are short and snappy sentences that reinforce the identity of the radio station

• Music played while a presenter is speaking

•  a short piece of music usually played between transitions

Which of these are NOT purposes/characteristics of a PSB?

• Represent diversity

• Widely Available

• Challenging

• Mainstream