HYHGP flashcards 2
(35 cards)
Who had the podcast been written and also performed by?
British rapper,poet and presenter -George Mpanga -stage name George the poet
Who had the poem been further produced by?
Paul Carter -stage name “Ben brick”
What had the podcast originally been on ?
BBC radio 5 live- now it is exclusive on BBC sounds streaming service
What was the podcast conventionally been seen as ?
Scheduled radio show - recorded in chapters and then released on BBC sounds
What do each of the episodes relate to?
A theme - young , diverse and educated audiences
What is further meant by a public service broadcaster?
Content designed for some kind of benefit for audiences and not purely for commercial profit - given remit who monitor institutions to then ensure they are reaching necessary quotes - not reliant on adverts as content payed by the license fee so do not need to win the audiences
Because of this, what are public service broadcasters able to do ?
They may feature shows that are educational - taking more risks and making more niche content for specialised audiences - aimed from educated youngish audience from black backgrounds
What further are the BBC’S core values ?
Educate,entertain and inform - in show there is informative and education content about politics,culture
How do they fulfil the educational aspect within the BBC core values ?
Music,guest drama and clips in podcast - like the Bob Marley get up and stand up
What is further meant by commercial radio?
Target the largest possible audiences - crowd pleasing content like game shows - they are relying on advertisement to try and make there money
What further BBC diversity ?
2021 - diversity and inclusion plan launched -“authentically and accurately represent diversity in Uk” - they employed people in the way of :
- 50% women
- 20% colour
- 12% disabled
- This could then be why the podcast is appealing for BBC to add diversity
Who does radio 5 considered as being often appealing to ?
Most male,over 40 and white middle class - bring more audiences to BBC radio 5 - stay relevant as listenership generally is in decline
What does the podcast usually contain ?
They are usually themed but they usually feature unusual mixes of poetry,discussion,music and dramatised scenes
-“ they try and make the audio intricate and entertaining so you don’t switch off “ - episode 21 flying the flag - topics of economy and celebs
Who had creative control within the podcast ?
George he has had complete creative control due to success in music and poetry - resold fans and young black audiences - “Bennrick” may also do this
What would have made this podcast appeal to the BBC ?
Low budget even though wealthy organisation - access to facilities and resources to help with production - having access to BBC concert orchestra to record the music for there podcast
- clips and other materials from BBC archive of old shows,documentaries and films - clips of black people expressive true selves - “soul deep: story of black popular music documentary”
What had further happened in lockdown and made a change to their production?
They had to further be working remotely - come up with ways to work with Orchestra to then be keeping other’s safe
What is this podcast further not ?
It Is turned out to be not scheduled - recorded in chapters - available on BBC sounds - audiences using the convergent tech and wanting media on demand
What other place are you able to access the podcast from?
BBC website - behind the scenes clips, extracts on YouTube and Spotify
What episodes further come with a warning about the content ?
Both episodes 20 and 21
What gender is this podcast further targeted at ?
Men and women - discuss many issues that single women may face when looking after children -George man himself - discuss themes like knife,gangs and prisons - references to unemployment of women in the grenfell episode
What ethnicity does this podcast further target?
People who are not white - discuss issues black people may be facing when trying to get in workforce- George is black - talk about issues like rap music,crime imprisonment - stereotypically prevelant in black communities - engage young black audiences as of George’s pre sold audiences - reputation on social and political issues
What further age range does this particular podcast be targeting ?
16-33 - issues talked about relevant in younger demographic - drugs and gangs - George is similar age - explicit language used not suitable for the younger audiences- - no watershed as not scheduled so can use more bad language - ep 20 and 221 come up with having warnings about there content
What further is the region of this podcast ?
Urban working class areas in the UK - grenfell episode has taken place in London - set in the London boroughs
What social status is this podcast further targeting ?
Working class- issues raised stereotypically with this audience - gangs and drugs - issues in grenfell episodes talk about revolving money and how to start a business
