Late Night Woman's Hour Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who is the host for “Home”?
Lauren Laverne - a well-renowned TV and Radio host, DJ, model, comedian and author. She has a rebellious and youthful reputation.
How is the BBC funded?
Through a license fee, which means they can make “niche content” and take more risks.
What is Woman’s Hour?
LNWH’s parent show originally broadcast in 1946 targeting domestic women.
Who is the target audience?
Socially aware, upper-middle-class women aged 21-50.
How does the episode comply to the BBCs remits?
It informs and educated women about topical female-specific issues, which also entertains the intellectual audience.
They bring cultural awareness with “hygge”.
How do the panelists exclude audiences?
The all-female, white, upper class panellists may alienate men, people of colour and lower-class people.
How is radio scheduling becoming redundant?
Due to online access, anyone can watch LNWH anywhere and at anytime.
Apply Curran and Seaton to LNWH:
The BBC is a PSB, so it does not run for profit and power.
Socially diverse patterns of ownership may allow this show to be more adventurous and creative.
How is radio an accessible medium? (2 ways)
It is easy to listen to while multitasking, it is portable.
How can the show represent tokenism?
A show set aside for women could argue that all other shows are for men, which marginalises women further.
