.•*´¨`*BBC Quiz*´¨`*•.
who invented radio and when?
who invented radio and when?
Guglielmo Marcon in the early 1900.
when was the BBC formed?
The BBC was formed on 18 October 1922 and was known as the british broadcasting comapny ltd. The original company was founded in 1922 by a group of six telecommunications companies Marconi, Radio Communication Company, metropolitan vickers, genral electric, western electric, and british thomson houston to broadcast experimental radio services.
What was the vision of the first general manager for the BBC's purpose - and what was his name?
The first general manager was john Reith his vision was to inform, educate and entertain the nation
What does it mean that the BBC is 'independent' or 'impartial' and why is this important?
This means that the BBC must not me biased and must tell the facts they way it is an not twist or bend the truth this is important as at that shows the reliability of the news and things is broadcasts.
In what decade was TV invented?
1920’s
How did the BBC change during World War II?
It changed by broadcasting different programs like Woman's Hour and Book at Bedtime for the people to view as the war was going on. Also the famous Winston Churchill speech was broadcasted
What new radio stations started up on the BBC in the 1960s?
Radio 1 (BBC radio pop)
Why did the BBC quarrel with the government in the 1980s?
Over editorial independence meaning that the BBC can publish anything they want without the interference of the government
What major technological development saw the BBC change the way they broadcast radio in the 1990s?
BBC enters the digital age in this decade, developing a range of digital broadcasting and internet services. As it makes this transition, traditional genres are continually refreshed
How have the ways the BBC reaches it audiences developed since 2000?
It reaches it audience in many ways for e.g. TV, mobile, radio and internet.
How the arrival of digital broadcasting affect BBC radio (name some of the new stations that were created)?
Many more radio stations could be made and broadcasted to the viewers in many different ways.
BBC radio 3, BBC radio 4, BBC radio 5, BBC radio 6, BBC radio 7
.•*´¨`*Radio Institution*´¨`*•.
Reggie Yates
the institution is BBC radio 1 and i have chosen the show reggie yates. reggie yates is broadcasted every saturday from 4pm-7pm. He himself is the presenter of the show. reggie is a accomplished actor who has starred in many tv series he is also a DJ.
I believe that his show is targeted mostly towards teenagers and music lovers. This is because the show is mainly regarding about music. now a days we see kids and teenagers listening to music frequently suggesting that this show will suit them. also the page itself links to the target audience.
the website for his show shows a relxed atmosphere with the complimentary colours purple and green blending in with each other sending a relaxed feeling teenagers like this feeling as they come back from school stressed or tired and want to let off some stressed and they feel more welcomed.
.•*´¨`*BBC Impartiality*´¨`*•.
1. The BBC is supposed to be impartial. Has it ever been accused of being biased (the opposite of impartial)? When and why? (Use the internet to research; check your sources carefully - is the website you are using BIASED itself?
The BBC has been accused of being biased because they are allegedly pro-Muslim bias. In 2008 Hindu and Sikh leaders in the UK accused the BBC of pandering to Britain's Muslim community by making a disproportionate number of programmes on Islam at the expense of covering other Asian religions. The reason for this was that the leaders believed that the license payers should get an insight on other faiths and not mostly Islam as they all should be shared out equally time wise.
.•*´¨`*Radio Institution*´¨`*•.
Reggie Yates
the institution is BBC radio 1 and i have chosen the show reggie yates. reggie yates is broadcasted every saturday from 4pm-7pm. He himself is the presenter of the show. reggie is a accomplished actor who has starred in many tv series he is also a DJ.
I believe that his show is targeted mostly towards teenagers and music lovers. This is because the show is mainly regarding about music. now a days we see kids and teenagers listening to music frequently suggesting that this show will suit them. also the page itself links to the target audience.
the website for his show shows a relxed atmosphere with the complimentary colours purple and green blending in with each other sending a relaxed feeling teenagers like this feeling as they come back from school stressed or tired and want to let off some stressed and they feel more welcomed.
.•*´¨`*BBC Impartiality*´¨`*•.
1. The BBC is supposed to be impartial. Has it ever been accused of being biased (the opposite of impartial)? When and why? (Use the internet to research; check your sources carefully - is the website you are using BIASED itself?
The BBC has been accused of being biased because they are allegedly pro-Muslim bias. In 2008 Hindu and Sikh leaders in the UK accused the BBC of pandering to Britain's Muslim community by making a disproportionate number of programmes on Islam at the expense of covering other Asian religions. The reason for this was that the leaders believed that the license payers should get an insight on other faiths and not mostly Islam as they all should be shared out equally time wise.
2. Why do you think it is important for the BBC to be impartial? (Think about the way it is funded)
The reason why the BBC should be impartial is because it is funded by the public, because all television viewers pay TV license fee which goes directly into the BBC “pocket”. Therefore it would not be fare to be biased as they are funded by different people with different faiths, color, culture, backgrounds and opinions.
3. Do you think it is POSSIBLE for a media institution to be impartial? Why/why not?I do not think it is possible for a media institution to be impartial the reason for this is, everyone that is viewing it has their own opinion therefore they can say that the institution is biased. So there will always be people saying that they support one side. Also they need to cover both sides of the story which at some moments they do not have enough time to do which means that they are giving one side “the edge”.
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of trying to be impartial, for a media institution?
Impartial (media institution)
Advantages
- You will not receive any complaints of being biased
- Both sides of the story will be told
- Viewers will be satisfied as all points are being put across
Disadvantages
- If not all sides are put across then it will look like you are in favor of one side
- People have their own opinions so they will judge the institution whether they are in favor of their views or not.
5. What do you think could be the advantages and disadvantages for CONSUMERS of public service broadcasting (like the BBC) compared to consumers of commercial radio stations?
Public Service Broadcasting
Advantages
- No advertising
- Claim not to be biased
- Have no say in public affairs other then the news
Disadvantages
- They have to cover all stories
- Need to cover the variety of multi faith cultures in the UK
- May not have enough air time to cover all opinions of the consumers
Commercial Radio Stations
Advantages
- Audience may benefit from the adverts
- It gives them a chance to do something else
- They may be able to advertise their own things on the radio
Disadvantages
- They can be biased to one side
- They can chose what to say on air
- The company may be run by their own belief a may not consider other people other than the target audience.
