Women's Hour

Question 1

Production context

Answer 1

Produced by BBC
Most-used media brand in the UK
Reaches 90% of UK adults
80% of young adults

PSB
Remit: Inform, Educate, Entertain
Funded by the licence fee

Question 2

Technology-Podcasting & convergence

Answer 2

Launched BBC Sounds in 2018
Allows access across digitally convergent platforms (phones, computers, tablets)

Question 3

Presenters

Answer 3

Emma
Journalist with light-hearted but emotionally deep style
Matches Woman’s Hour tone (serious + accessible)

Anita
Popular TV presenter
Reflects BBC’s creative remit:
“To reflect, represent and serve the diverse communities of all the UK’s nations and regions”

Question 4

Regulation

Answer 4

Ofcom
Regulatory body for UK radio
Controls swearing, hate speech, sexualised content, etc.

10AM time slot = Family friendly content

Question 5

Sound

Answer 5

High production standards with clear sound and seamless transitions

Minimal music
Allow focus on spoken content

Question 6

Introduction

Answer 6

Set the agenda of the episode
Highlight the main topics to be discussed

Question 7

Order of stories (23/10/23)

Answer 7

Usually starting with the heaviest ones
Increase audience engagement and diminish seriousness as the episode goes on

1. Isreal-Gaza conflict
2. Laura Linney
3. Unconventional living
4. Dawn French

Question 8

Isreal Gaza conflict

Answer 8

Escalation of violence leading to significant displacement

Critical shortages in hospitals, affecting women and children

Question 9

Unconventional living

Answer 9

‘My boyfriend lives with my husband’

Exploration of non-traditional family dynamics

Emphasis on communication and mutual respect

Question 10

Type of guests

Answer 10

Ordinary people-People who are just getting on with their daily life, more relatable to the audience

Experts in their areas