Woman's Hour

Question 1

How does it fit in with the BBC?

Answer 1

• The BBC is a public service broadcaster meaning Woman’s Hour can be specialized and the BBC will not lose money.
• This fits in with the BBC and contributes to their growing diversity; dome through the choice of presenters and topics.

Question 2

What is the influence of technology on the audience’s ability to interact?

Answer 2

• Woman’s Hour encourages an interactive relationship with their listeners.
• Audiences can respond on social media platforms such as Twitter.
• Differing viewpoints are read out live creating additional discussion and debates on events and topics.

Question 3

Content of the program

Answer 3

• Woman’s Hour includes a variety of both light-hearted and hard-hitting topics.
• Topics are not specifically about female experiences but more from a female perspective that men can also be interested in.
• Content is relatable and familiar (uses and gratifications theory).

Question 4

Presenters - Emma Barnett

Answer 4

• Presented Radio 5 live later morning show and wrote ‘agony aunt’ section of Sunday Times.
  Her style is light-hearted but also unafraid to be controversial.

Question 5

Presenters - Anita Rani

Answer 5

• Lead presenter of Countryfile and a popular face on television in the UK.
• Brings diversity following her involvement in documentaries about Indian culture.

Question 6

When is it broadcast and what effect does this have?

Answer 6

10am daily - reasonably family friendly, still reflections some assumptions about women.
Omnibus on Sunday - targets audiences that are busy and cannot be at home during a normal day.

Question 7

Two episodes studied

Answer 7

11/12/23 - Cancer during pregnancy, Israel Gaza war, wedding dresses.
09/01/24 - Midwife shortages, dating at 81, Jackie Mag anniversary.