Have You Heard Of George’s Podcast? Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’
A podcast recorded by George the Poet for BBC Radio 5 Live
How is ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ structured?
Recorded in ‘chapters’ and released on BBC Sounds
Who produces ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’
Produced by Benbrick with guest contributions
What themes are explored in ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’
Themes relevant to a young, diverse, educated audience, e.g. ‘Flying the Flag’ and ‘Sabrina’s Boy’
What award did ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ win in 2019?
The prestigious Peabody Award
What aspect of ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ is acclaimed?
Its engaging mix of drama, music, poetry, and intelligent discussion of social issues
What type of audience does ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ primarily target?
Young, diverse, educated audience
Fill in the blank: ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ is not a _______ scheduled radio show.
conventionally
True or False: ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ was the first podcast outside the USA to win the Peabody Award.
True
What is the role of George the Poet in ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’?
Host
What are the core study areas of A level Component 1?
- Media Industries
- Audiences
- Media Contexts
What type of content does ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ include?
Drama, music, poetry, and discussions
What is a significant feature of the episodes in ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’?
Each episode focuses on a particular theme
What is the significance of the Peabody Award?
A prestigious award recognizing excellence in media
Fill in the blank: The podcast is acclaimed for its engaging mix of _______.
drama, music, poetry and intelligent discussion of social issues
What is a common criticism of the BBC?
The BBC is often accused of being too white and middle-class
This criticism highlights concerns about representation within the organization.
What did the 2017 Ofcom report reveal about the BBC?
The report stated there was too little diversity at the corporation, both on and off-screen
It specifically noted that young people and ethnic minorities felt alienated from BBC content.
What initiative did the BBC launch in 2021?
The BBC launched a Diversity and Inclusion Plan
This plan aimed to overhaul recruitment and improve diversity within the organization.
Fill in the blank: The BBC’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan was launched in _______.
2021
True or False: The 2017 Ofcom report indicated that ethnic minorities felt included in BBC content.
False
The report noted that ethnic minorities felt particularly alienated.
What demographic groups did the 2017 Ofcom report indicate felt alienated from BBC content?
Young people and ethnic minorities
This finding pointed to a gap in representation and relevance in BBC programming.
What does the commissioning content aim to represent?
Diversity in the UK
This includes various demographic factors such as gender, ethnicity, and disability.
What is the target percentage for women in the workforce according to the strategy?
50%
This is part of the broader diversity strategy.
What percentage of the workforce is targeted to be people of colour?
20%
This is one of the diversity benchmarks set in the strategy.
