BBC Radio 1 Pass the Pasty

On the 3rd of September 2018 BBC Radio 1 put out a tweet explaining how they want to send a Cornish pasty from south west of England to Aberdeen. A woman named Sarah who lives in Aberdeen told the new presenter Greg James how she had never tasted a British delicacy, the almighty Cornish pasty.
In response to this, Greg James decided to make a challenge called 'pass the pasty' which involved people from different locations in England to drive, collect the pasty and deliver it to Sarah in Aberdeen. It arrived there safely three days later.

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How the Radio 1 Breakfast show is produced

BBC 1 Breakfast show podcast questions

 

What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?

·         No swearing

·         Not too loud not too quiet

·         Don’t mention certain brands

·         Producers must check on presenters to make sure everyone else is happy and ensure they ae doing their job right.

 

What preparation that goes into each programme?

·         Discuss and look through what has happened and how to present it.

·         Look at the script (flexible).

·         Plan 5 things the night before.

·         Hot foods for back up.

·         Looking for things to talk about during the day (24-hour day)

 

What's most challenging and most enjoyable about working on the show?

·         Being tired (bad sleeping patterns).

·         Small space to work in.

·         Enjoy spending time with celebrities.

·         Enjoys new producers with new ideas- helps presents develop their skills.

·         Getting along with team members.

·         Atmosphere and quality of the guests can effect a show- not always 100% great. 

·         Enjoy picking what guests they want on the show.

·         Difficult guests who don’t stay on for long- can sometimes be boring and don’t elaborate their answers.

·         Having to sort out awkward situations when guests get too relaxed and swear or become offensive.

 

What are the team dynamics like?

·         When big guests come in, the team sit down to discuss interviews and fun games.

·         Want to ask the best questions to big celebrities when they have the time with them.

·         Need to understand each other’s needs within a cramped space.

·         Have help with assistants outside the studio who ensure the presenters know what they’re doing, making sure they shine.

·         Treat the show as a job with a bonus of being friends with team members.

·         Trust allows the presenters to be prepared and relaxed in stressful times.

How can you break into radio?

·         Go to a local radio station and find work.

·         Picking up skills in university and a-levels by joining student radios.

·         Meeting producers and promoting themselves.

·         Be persistent and not being scared of rejection e-mails.

·         Producers have a lot to think about (marketing, promoting, ideas and guests) therefore, try and look at all skills and pick what you are good at as there are so many jobs.

·         Be yourself to everyone. Does not have to be perfect and clean like TV.

·         Find topics that you find easy to talk about and express them.

Breakfast show running order

Radio 1 production and industry notes

Radio 1 BBC Breakfast:

• The radio 1 breakfast show is presented by Nick Grimshaw on weekdays 6:30am- 10.00am.
• The show has been running since 1967, Nick took over in 2012, the 15th presenter of the show.
• The show broadcasts on FM, DAB, Freeview, free stat, Virgin, Sky and BBC iPlayer.
• It is made through its own broadcasting house in London.

Group presentation

Radio 1 research

Which programmes are most clearly fulfilling their PSB remit?

Radio one is clearly fulfilling their PSB remit. Although there ratings are falling as less young people are listening to the show, they still gain many listeners rom their Breakfast show. It is there most popular show. They do this by engaging people of all ages by inviting celebrities in. They also broadcast unknown music artists and bands to help new talent. They do not profit from this, however, listeners appreciate their individuality. 

 

Radio Two is definitely fulfilling their PSB remit as it is the most listened to radio station out of radio 1,,3,4,5,6. Their PSB states 'The remit of Radio 2 is to be a distinctive mixed music and speech service, targeted at a broad audience, appealing to all age groups over 35.' Most of the population is over 35, however, radio two does still appeal to younger audiences as it broadcasts all different types of music and discussions.

 

Radio four is also fulfilling their PSB remit which states 'The remit of Radio 4 is to be a mixed speech service, offering in-depth news and current affairs and a wide range of other speech output including drama, readings, comedy, factual and magazine programmes.' Although radio four attracts a niche audience and includes minimal music, they still have 7.45million weekly listeners according to RAJAR figures.

 

What range of programmes are offered?

• Children's
• Education
• Entertainment
• News
• Comedy
• Factual
• Performance and events
• Documentaries
• Learning
• Religion & ethics
• Drama
• Music
• Sport

Which audiences are being targeted?

• Radio one: 15-29 year old
• Radio two: Over 35's
• Radio three: 16-34 year old
• Radio four: All ages over 35
• radio five: people interested in sport and news
• Radio six: Music lovers who are digitally aware

 

 

Audience playlist research

Differences between BBCR1 Breakfast show and online playlist

 

Differences:

·         Nick Grimshaw explains how Ellie Goulding are going to be played, however, they are not on the A-list within the playlist.

·         More international artists that young people like are displayed on the online playlist. Such as Rudimental, Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

By displaying younger popular music at the beginning of the playlist online, a younger audience is attracted. The network is aware that younger people are more likely to go online digitally to listen to BBC radio 1. Therefore, they publicise international popular music to attract them to listen. This audience is under-30. The age BBC radio 1 strive to attract and encourage to listen as they are the rising demographic.