Monday, 5 February 2018

BBC Radio 1 Producers, Product and Distribution

Podcast: http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/articles/art20170619095219011

What are the different responsibilities of presenters and producers?

They have to figure out the best questions to ask or the most entertaining conversations to have. They also have to be very organised and know what they will talk about. They get to choose guests and sometimes have to be briefed (swearing, and whats previously being said in the show). They have to constantly be thinking of good stories to share in real life off work.

What preparation that goes into each program?

It's not scripted but they have an idea what they will talk about the day before. They have to know whats happening after every song whether that is a caller, guest or topic to talk about. Have to have knowledge on the guests and what to ask them. Also if they have a caller on. The music team will have a different playlist everyday.

What's the most challenging and most enjoyable about working on the show?

Sometimes challenging because there is a lot of change and is a busy dynamic but its also great because there are loads of new ideas and the change is good. Everyone gets along and trusts each other which is good. Sometimes guests can go off on one or are boring so will have to end the interview early or have to subtlety remind them they are on the radio and that everyone is listening.

What are the team dynamics like?

Have a structure/ script every half hour. Everyone gets along and has good vibes in order for the show to run smoothly. Have a watsapp group chat where they can gather ideas because they know each other well.

How can you break into radio?

Try to do things that will teach you about it (like volunteering in local radio station) and learning about it. Pic up skills and listen to a lot of radio. It also helps to get involved with the radio as much as possible and to be persistent because people will always turn you down sometimes. Figure out what you like about other presenters.

Facts:
Breakfast show 6:30- 10:00 am.
-Running since 1967, Grimshaw too over in 2012 and was 15th presenter.
-BBC radio 1 is broad cast on FM, DAB, Freeview, Freesat, Virgin, Sky or online.


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