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WorksheetsThe Archers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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 is radio broadcasting regulated by?
BBC
IPSO
Ofcom
BBFC
What is the difference between 'public service broadcasting' and 'commercial broadcasting'?
Public service broadcasting is funded by public money.
Commercial broadcasting is funded by the sale of advertising slots.
Commercial broadcasting is funded by a public license fee so they can watch what they want.
Public service broadcasting means that the government controls what people watch.
When does the production team meet to plan future storylines?
Quarterly
Biannually
Every month
Everyday
How long is each episode of The Archers?
13 minutes
12 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 educate, inform and entertain
To educate farmers.
To portray real rural life.
To increase food production after the second world war.
