How has the show changed since its inception?
the show has changed by discussing more controversial topics at a later hour rather than discussing how a housewife can be better at her role at a time that would ft around her "womanly jobs"
With the development of technology, watershed and self regulation have been rendered almost useless. This is because people who may find some of the content shown after the watershed harmful can find the same shows online, for free at any time. this is because all they will have to do is tick one box to say that they are over 16 and they are then opened up to a world of material that may not be suitable for them.
How does LNWH abide by OFCOM's regulatory framework?
"Ensure a wide range of services and wide appeal is available"
LNWH discusses a wide range of topics that many women are able to relate to. As well as this, the show has several guests that are able to come in and have their say on different topics.
"Maintain plurality in broadcasting"
The BBC represent the several different ethnic and class backgrounds in order to voice several different opinions.
"Protect audiences from offensive or harmful material"
The BBC try to regulate the material that is shown to it's viewers by abiding by the watershed rule. as well as this, the host is able to self regulate her show because she can control the conversation so that it doesn't become offensive to any listeners.
"Protect audiences against unfair or infringement of privacy"
By nature the BBC is supposed to be fair and unbiased, allowing every point of view to be heard and discussed by the host and her guests.
the show has changed by discussing more controversial topics at a later hour rather than discussing how a housewife can be better at her role at a time that would ft around her "womanly jobs"
How does woman’s hour reflect the BBC’s values and beliefs?
It shows that the BBC want to give women a platform to express themselves through without the interference of men.
In a letter to The Daily Worker, in 1946, a Mrs Bridget Long wrote: “The programme is much too patronising. What women want is a programme to compensate us for being tied to our domestic chores, to help us keep in touch with the world outside, whether it’s books, films, politics or other countries.”
Subsequently, it was noted “There was a feeling among many listeners that they were being patronised by the BBC and that both the material and the style of presentation appeared to be directed at adolescents, not grown women.”
(Via The Telegraph)
How have digital platforms changed the way we consume radio?
Digital platforms have made it much easier for us to consume radio shows such as late night women's hour because we can listen to it at any time thanks to catch up websites.
Identify as many examples as possible:
Phones- phones are portable and therefore the radio show can be listened to anywhere
The car- many people have cars with a bluetooth radio so they can listen to a show while they drive.
Catch up websites- catch up allows us to listen to the radio shows whenever we have the time rather than having to wait for a specific time to tune in.
Portable radios- people can take radios with them where ever they go and many people will listen to shows hen they are at work or doing chores around the house
Audio Streaming- (Where listeners can click on a link to play a radio programme instantly over the internet) The ability for audio streaming to be accessed via the internet has added a global reach to radio output as listeners abroad can also tune in to programming.
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)- (A greater number of wavelengths and therefore stations are available with digital audio) The use of DAB has increased the amount of stations allowing for niche programming and also improved quality to encourage more listeners.
Podcasts - (Programmes are packaged and available as downloadable content on a range of different platforms) Listening to radio programming in podcast form is more flexible for audiences and allows audiences who have missed the broadcast programme to listen.
Cross-Platform- (The combination of visuals with audio output and availability of radio through television platforms) The combination of media platforms has allowed radio to utilise visual elements such as web cams to remain appealing to a modern audience.
Why do you think the BBC moved to a new spin off format?
I think that the BBC moved to the new spin off format because times changed and with that so did the people listening to the radio show.
Radio and TV in the UK is broadly self-regulated
LNWH is broadcast after the 9pm watershed. To what extent is this act of self regulation effective?With the development of technology, watershed and self regulation have been rendered almost useless. This is because people who may find some of the content shown after the watershed harmful can find the same shows online, for free at any time. this is because all they will have to do is tick one box to say that they are over 16 and they are then opened up to a world of material that may not be suitable for them.
How does LNWH abide by OFCOM's regulatory framework?
"Ensure a wide range of services and wide appeal is available"
LNWH discusses a wide range of topics that many women are able to relate to. As well as this, the show has several guests that are able to come in and have their say on different topics.
"Maintain plurality in broadcasting"
The BBC represent the several different ethnic and class backgrounds in order to voice several different opinions.
"Protect audiences from offensive or harmful material"
The BBC try to regulate the material that is shown to it's viewers by abiding by the watershed rule. as well as this, the host is able to self regulate her show because she can control the conversation so that it doesn't become offensive to any listeners.
"Protect audiences against unfair or infringement of privacy"
By nature the BBC is supposed to be fair and unbiased, allowing every point of view to be heard and discussed by the host and her guests.
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