Have You Heard George's Podcast - Industry Flashcards
1
Q
Who produces HYHGP?
A
BBC
2
Q
How is HYHGP financed?
A
BBC TV License fee
Other private funding
3
Q
How much is the BBC TV License fee annualy?
A
£159
4
Q
How does the ownership of HYHGP shape their product?
A
BBC
- Public Service Broadcaster (PSB)
- Not interested in profits
- Interested in diversity and including different audiences (less risk)
- Supports products made by and for minority groups
5
Q
How does Curren and Seaton’s Power and Media Theory apply to HYHGP?
A
Conforms …
- BBC (patterns of ownership) has a remit to inform, educate and entertain and want to create more varied and adventurous products
Subverts …
- BBC is a PSB meaning it is not driven by the logic of profit and power and can instead take more risks in order to diversify and expand their audience
