Radio 1 Breakfast Show - OCR Media A-level

Who was the first Director General of the BBC?

• Lord Reith

• John Russell Scott

• Lord Byron

• Lord Justice Leveson

What year was the British Broadcasting Company founded?

• 1922

• 1927

• 1932

• 1984

What year did the BBC change from being the 'British Broadcasting Company' to being the 'British Broadcasting Corporation'?

• 1922

• 1927

• 1932

• 1984

According to the first director General of the BBC, the BBC's purpose is to:

• inform

• educate

• create

• entertain

According to Radio 1's service licence, Radio 1 must:

• entertain and engage a broad range of young listeners

• target 15-29 year olds and it should also provide some programming for younger teenagers

• it should offer a range of new music

• it should provide a platform for live music

• there should be a mix of drama, sport and art programmes

Which of the following MUST Radio 1 do to fulfil its PSB remit?

• Deliver cheap content from abroad

• Deliver original, distinctive content

• Deliver content that is similar to commercial radio stations

• Deliver content that targets 15-29 year olds

• Deliver content such as news and documentaries

What is Greg James's slogan on BBC Radio 1's website?

• A bit of chat and loadsa bangin' tunes...

• Fun in the morning with Greg and co...

• Morning nonsense, star listeners and all the latest things...

• Simply the best way to get up in the morning...

How many main playlists does Radio 1 have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many tracks are on Radio 1's A Playlist?

• 8-10

• 15

• 25

• 50

How many people are on the playlist committee panel?

• 5

• 12

• 14

• 19