Radio One and Pirate Radio

Who was the first host of the Radio One show?

• Paul Hollingdale

• Tony Blackburn

• Alvaro del Rio

• Gene Pitney

What was missing from the radio audience in the 60s?

• Children

• Middle-aged adults

• Elderly

• Teenagers

What was pirate radio?

• A newspaper

• A TV show

• A government-run station

• People broadcasting from a boat

Which pirate radio ship was the most famous?

• Radio London

• Radio Essex

• Radio Caroline

• Radio Veronica

Why did the government try to shut down pirate radio?

• It was illegal

• It was too popular

• It was boring

• It was expensive

What did the BBC need to provide due to being government-funded?

• Education and entertainment

• Only news

• Only music

• Only sports

Why did the BBC launch Radio One?

• To target teenagers

• To target children

• To target the elderly

• To target middle-aged adults

What kind of music did pirate radio stations play?

• Rock and roll

• Classical

• Jazz

• Country

What was Tony Blackburn's role before joining the BBC?

• Pirate DJ

• News anchor

• Actor

• TV host

What was the main reason for the success of Radio One?

• Government support

• High-quality content

• Expensive production

• Lack of competition