Nehal Media Blog Y10

Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 : CSP What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? - They offered BBC Radio Light and BBC Radio Home. How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967?   - They replaced BBC Radio Home with Radio 4 and they split BBC Radio Light into Radio 4, Radio 1 (music), Radio 4.  What was pirate radio and why was it popular? - Pirate Radio was when DJs would take a ship into international waters and broadcasted music to British listeners, it was so popular because it played a style of music that appealed to younger audiences that the BBC didn't offer as well as the fact that it did have to follow 'Needle Time' like the BBC. Why did pirate radio stop broadcasting in 1967?   - Pirate Radio stopped broadcasting because in 1967, the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act outlawed pirate radio and the practice of broadcasting on open international waters to avoid having to obey they laws of neighbouring countries. How did the BBC attract young audiences ...

Television: Industry - Public Service Broadcasting What is the BBC's mission statement?   -  To Inform , Educate and Entertain How is the BBC funded?   - They are funded by the government collecting TV License on every household using the BBC What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities?   - To meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities they must: To provide information (that is supposed to be balanced) To support learning for people of all ages To produce creative output To have diverse content (such as with its representations) To reflect the United Kingdom, its culture and values to the world Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK?    - OFCOM  are the regulators of TV and Radio in the UK How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom?    - Through strict licensing, enforcing their standard code

His Dark Materials : CSP Language and close-textual analysis: How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the fantasy TV genre? Emotive, often quest-based narratives Political narrative themes or social commentary Iconography including magic, mystical creatures or similar Often set in imagined worlds or time periods Can we apply Propp's character theory to the main characters in His Dark Materials?  The Hero (Seeker):  Lyra Belacqua The Villain: Marisa Coulter The Donor (Provider):   Pan The Helper:   Will Parry What enigma and action codes (Barthes) can you find in His Dark Materials? Enigma Codes: What is Dust?: The overarching mystery of what Dust actually is, why the Magisterium fears it, and why it only settles on adults drives the entire franchise.   Who are Lyra’s Parents?: The mystery of Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter’s true relationship to Lyra dominates the early episodes, creating intense audience curiosity about her origins.   Ac tion Cod...