HACH BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show OCR A Level Media Studies Quiz - Part 1

Question 1

What is Radio 1?

Accepted Answer

A not-for-profit public service broadcaster

Question 2

What is on BBC Introducing?

Accepted Answer

Brand new songs that get six plays over one week

Question 3

It is in BBC Radio 1's public service remit to:

Accepted Answer

Offer a range of new music, Support emerging artists, Provide a platform for live music, Cover news, documentaries & advice relevant to young adults

Question 4

What music is on The Radio 1 Breakfast Show A List?

Accepted Answer

Songs that are played the most, around 30 times a week

Question 5

Name the fee payable by the public for watching broadcast TV in the UK.

Accepted Answer

Licence fee

Question 6

When is the Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James broadcast?

Accepted Answer

6.30-10am Mon to Thurs

Question 7

Which of the following are characteristics of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show?

Accepted Answer

Interviews, phone-ins, competitions, Regular news and sports updates, Stings, radio indents, The presenter, music

Question 8

How can you listen to the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show?

Accepted Answer

Online via BBC iPlayer, On the radio, Virgin, Sky or online via BBC Sounds, FM, DAB, Freesat

Question 9

What is a list of recordings played on air by a radio station (or your own music collection)?

Accepted Answer

Playlist

Question 10

The BBC's public purposes include creative, high quality and distinctive output and...

Accepted Answer

Supporting learning for people of all ages, Reflect, represent and serve diverse UK communities, Reflect the UK's culture and values to the world, Impartial news and information

Question 11

In your exam, what will you be expected to include about The Radio 1 Breakfast Show?

Accepted Answer

Specific examples from one key episode you have studied

Question 12

How may listeners does The Radio 1 Breakfast Show have?

Accepted Answer

6M

Question 13

What is on The Radio 1 Breakfast Show B List?

Accepted Answer

Music that gets around 15 plays per week

Question 14

What is key in Radio 1's broadcasting?

Accepted Answer

Content can be streamed or downloaded via BBC Sounds, Special events such as Wimbledon are streamed live, Video is also made available via the Radio 1 website, On-demand service is free under the licence fee

Question 15

What do you call a short musical phrase or sound used on radio to punctuate the programme?

Accepted Answer

A sting

Question 16

What was the BBC Radio budget in 2016/17?

Accepted Answer

£34.7M

Question 17

What is the public service remit set out by Royal Charter?

Accepted Answer

The BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain

Question 18

What characteristics do Radio 1's programmes exhibit in order to act in the public interest?

Accepted Answer

Innovative, engaging, nurturing of UK talent, High quality, original, challenging programmes

Question 19

Who is the target audience of BBC Radio 1?

Accepted Answer

15-29 year-olds interested in contemporary music and speech

Question 20

What reinforces the brand identity of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show?

Accepted Answer

image orchestration, station ident, jingles, presenter's voice, use of station name in every link

Question 21

What is the key agent of change in radio in the online age?

Accepted Answer

Media convergence

Question 22

What sort of content has been an integral part of British media since the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Personality-led shows

Question 23

What happened to Radio 1 in August 2018?

Accepted Answer

Nick Grimshaw was succeeded by Greg James

Question 24

What is on The Radio 1 Breakfast Show C List?

Accepted Answer

Music that is played around 6 times a week

Question 25

When was BBC Radio 1 established?

Accepted Answer

1967

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