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Lord Reith, the founder and first Director-General of the BBC, established the guiding principle that all BBC content should "inform, educate and entertain." He refused to let the government control the BBC. Sir John Reith is considered the founder of the modern BBC.

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Radio 1

Lord Reith, the founder and first Director-General of the BBC, established the guiding principle that all BBC content should "inform, educate and entertain." He refused to let the government control the BBC. Sir John Reith is considered the founder of the modern BBC.

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What is Lord Reith’s connection to the BBC?

Sir John Reith, Lord Reith of Stonehaven (Founder)(1889-1971) was General Manager/
Managing Director, British Broadcasting Company 1922-1927 and then the
first Director-General of the newly-incorporated British Broadcasting Corporation.

What did he do that established the BBC that we know today?

He refused to let the government control the BBC.

What three words did he say should be the guide for all BBC content?

Inform, educate and entertain.

1. How can you access BBC Radio content?


BBC sounds, FM, DAB, Digital TV

2. This reflects the growing popularity of what? (three words)


Convergent online technologies.

3. This also means that an audience demands more __________ listening


Flexible

4. New technology allows BBC radio to provide what kind of content that will
engage younger listeners?
New technology provides a chance to actually watch the show and get
involved instead of just listen.

5. What examples are given of this kind of content


Being able to call in and talk to the producers, being able to get more
involved and watch the show on YouTube and Facebook etc.

6. How does YouTube content enhance the Radio One experience?


You can see what you’re listening too and watch it on demand.

7. And how does it reach a global audience?


Social media and YouTube are pretty much global so by radio 1 using these
platforms they’re allowing their content to go further than just the UK.

1. Where is BBC Radio One Breakfast recorded?


BBC broadcasting house.

2. Is the BBC Radio vertically or horizontally integrated?


Vertically integrated.
3. What are the benefits of this structure.
Vertical integration helps a company to manage and control various aspects of
the production, distribution, and sales processes. The goal of vertical
integration is typically to increase sales, eliminate costs, and improve profits by
improving business operations.

1. Find out how many followers Radio One has on the various platforms it broadcasts and
communicates with. See if you can find figures for:
Facebook – 3.4 million
YouTube- 8.22 million
Instagram-1.7 million
X (Twitter)-2.9 million
TikTok -1.3 million

1. Why did Chris Moyles say he was removed as presenter of the Breakfast Show?
Because he was too old and wasn’t relevant anymore.
2. Who replaced Chris Moyles?
Nick Grimshaw.
3. Greg James presented a Teen radio show called what?
Switch (which was aimed at teens.

1. You're aware of the playlists that Radio One use when selecting the music they
play, but what is significant about how this music is selected?
The music is selected by a committee of young staff.

2. What initiative does BBC Radio have to ensure that a lot of what they play is
British?
BritList is a

3. Why is it important that they have an initiative like this?


Because its apart of remit to showcase British talent and also they do this to
keep the British public interested

1. The organisation that regulates BBC Radio is called what?


Ofcom

2. Click on the link. What do they do.


Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on
each day.
3. Why might you complain to this organisation about radio content?
Because they manage radio 1 and their content
4. Why have Ofcom investigated BBC Radio One in the past?
Because of past presenters being misogynistic and sexist, it can always be
because of swearing and non PG content.

Watch Greg James' first three minutes of his first broadcast in 2018.
1. What does he do that demonstrates the BBC Radio One Breakfast Show philosophy
regarding their audience?
During the first three minutes, he talked about being together in happy or sad times, he
also let the audience pick his first song which shows they engage with the audience.

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