Research Radio 1 HW

BBC Research Task

We need to understand a little about the background to the BBC, including how it is funded, how it is regulated and how it is publically owned. 

You will use your Macbook to research the BBC and answer the following questions.  Use the suggested links to help you with your research.

Resources to help you with your research: http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/whoweare http://www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthebbc http://www.ofcom.org.uk

Questions:

1.      How old is the BBC?
1922

2.      Who is Lord Reith and what connection does he have with the BBC?

He was the founder of the British Broadcasting Company, he was the first general manager and it was set up in 1922.

3.      When did it start broadcasting Radio 1?

30^th September 1967

4.      What are the BBC’s five Public Purposes, as set out in the Royal Charter?

Inform, educate and entertain.

5.      What is the BBC’s Mission?

To enrich people’s lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain

6.      What is the BBC’s Vision?

To be the most creative organisation in the world.

7.      What are the BBC’s Values?
Trust is the foundation of the BBC: we are independent, impartial and honest. Audiences are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in delivering quality and value of money. Creativity is the lifeblood of our organisation. We respect each other and celebrate our diversity so that everyone can give their best. We are one BBC; great things happen when we work together.

8.      What does the licence fee cover? 
Licence fee is currently £150.50; it helps watch or record live Tv programme on any channel. Download or watch any BBC programme on iPlayer – live, catch up on demand.

9.      How is the BBC regulated?  How long as this body regulated the BBC and who regulated it before? 

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is the UK's broadcasting, telecommunications and postal regulatory body. Under the BBC's Charter it has responsibility for regulating the BBC. ... In addition, it regulates BBC content and output against its Broadcasting Code.