Radio Broadcasting
Radio has evolved dramatically since the first broadcasts in the 1920s. As a media industry it was dominated by the BBC until the 1960s when pirate radio stations became popular with young people. This popularity would pave the way for commercial radio to establish itself and allow the industry to develop. Task 1: Read through the information on this blog post and use it to answer the questions on the first page of your radio module booklet. Task 2: Complete the task about Commercial and Public Service Broadcasting stations in your booklet. Listen to some of the examples included. Can you add any more that you might listen to? Modern radio is available in various forms: BBC Radio: national stations include Radio 1,2,3,4, 5 live and 6 Music. The BBC also has over 50 regional radio stations broadcasting throughout the UK. All these stations operate under the conditions of the Royal Charter and don't carry adverts because they are funded by the licence fee. Com