Unit 14: Radio Production

 What kind of programming can you have on the radio? (class ideas) interviews debates breakfast talk shows  music competitors Types of radio programming: (grierson ideas) Music  Current Events LBC Dramatisations  Radio 4 Radio Plays  The Archers - like Eastenders but just audio Lifestyle segments of radio  people call in and they talk about troubles or problems Martin Lewis - money issues Chat included in all different programs links to lifestyle, music, current events  Radio One - movies, celebrity interviews 

 Difference between radio stations: LBC is more chatty where Heart is more entertainment and primarily music How are stations funded? government - BBC advertisements  History of the radio:  started in 1920s - mostly used for plays and news and education and classical music  1960s Beatles barely played on radio - their music was pirated which is illegal  Radio One was created so more modern music could be played and attract the younger audiences - originally only played for 5 hrs a day