The Archers - EDUQAS media studies

What is the name of the fictional town that The Archers is set in?

• Amberbridge

• Ambridge

• Amybridge

• Arthuridge

What is the tag line of the show?

• modern drama in a rural setting

• rural drama in the midlands

• drama in the farming world

• contemporary drama in a rural setting

The soap opera has been running for over 65 years, what year did it start?

• 1953

• 1951

• 1961

• 1933

The Archers tries to portray real-life events as much as possible, which of these events have featured in programme?

• Foot & Mouth Crisis of 2001

• The death of Princess Margaret

• 9/11

• The local WI bake sale competition

Who regulates radio broadcasting?

• BBC

• IPSO

• Ofcom

• BBFC

How is the BBC funded?

• adverts

• license fee

• the government

• private funding

How often does the production team meet to plan future storylines?

• Quarterly

• Biannually

• Every month

• Everyday

How long is each episode of The Archers?

• 13 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

If you consider Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory, why would audiences listen for 'Personal Identity?'

• To compare their life experiences with those of the characters.

• To socially interact with other listeners.

• To be educated about rural life.

• To be entertained and divert from their daily lives.

What is the BBC's public service remit?

• To inform, educate and entertain

• To educate farmers.

• To portray real rural life.

• To increase food production after the second world war.